Corporate Accountant at Hillwood

Company Overview:

Hillwood, a Perot Company, is a premier real estate investment and development company founded on a culture of integrity, respect, excellence and teamwork. The company is a full-service real estate developer, investor and advisor focused on developing opportunities for investors, partners and communities around the world. See additional details at www.hillwood.com.

Position Overview:

Hillwood’s Corporate Services team is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Corporate Accountant to join our dynamic organization. This role will be primarily focused on corporate accounting with additional responsibilities in financial analysis that support strategic decision-making across the organization. The position offers a unique opportunity to work across multiple Hillwood business units and collaborate closely with teams including Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Treasury, and Data Quality.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in GAAP accounting principles, paired with sharp analytical capabilities and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Success in this role requires the ability to deliver accurate, insightful financial reporting and analysis, while contributing to process improvements and cross-functional initiatives that drive business performance.

Responsibilities:

Core Accounting and Financial Reporting:

• Prepare monthly and quarterly consolidated financial statements and related analysis for multiple entities.
• Review accounting for significant real estate transactions, research GAAP guidance, and provide commentary to management.
• Prepare and review recurring reports and supporting schedules, including account roll forwards for notes payable, notes receivable, and other supporting financial statements.
• Ensure data integrity in reporting through reconciliations and control checks.
• Perform bank reconciliations and prepare cash reporting to management.

 Strategic Financial Support: 

• Assist with lender reporting, financial statements, disclosures, and covenant calculations.
• Partner with FP&A to forecast short-term and long-term liquidity needs.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and periodic budget-to-actual variance analysis for multiple entities.
• Prepare consolidated cash activity and cash forecast reports to support management decision-making.
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses and special projects for senior management and business leaders.

Process Improvement and Innovation:

• Streamline and improve financial reporting processes for timeliness and accessibility.
• Develop creative, data-driven reporting solutions tailored to stakeholder needs.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in existing reporting and accounting processes.

 Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting principles.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial data and insights clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements to enhance accuracy, timeliness, and reporting quality.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments, including with C-level executives and external financial institutions, while adapting to changing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions, and eagerness to learn new accounting and reporting systems required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s degree in Accounting strongly preferred.
• CPA or CPA eligible required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in accounting.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in real estate and partnership accounting a plus.

EEO Statement:

Hillwood is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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