About the job
Are you ready to shape your career in the dynamic world of commercial real estate? Join us at Berkadia as our Chief Accounting Officer, where your unique skills and experiences will define our financial future.
In this pivotal role, you will oversee all accounting and tax functions for Berkadia, including its subsidiaries and affiliates. We believe that whether your strengths lie in operations, finance, marketing, human resources, or management, you will find a culture that values excellence and encourages growth.
At Berkadia, we innovate to shape the future of commercial real estate. Your responsibilities will include:
- Collaborating with the CFO to assess accounting and tax implications on significant business decisions.
- Leading the corporate accounting team in the U.S. and managing tax support outsourced to a Big 4 accounting firm, including oversight of subordinate managers.
- Overseeing transaction accounting, the closing process, and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Managing the Workday Financial Management system to ensure compliance with professional accounting standards for all Berkadia entities.
- Acting as the primary liaison with Big 4 accounting firms, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local tax regulations, and implementing proper accounting practices for new corporate structures.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
To thrive in this role, you should possess:
- CPA certification.
- Experience in commercial real estate.
- Proven ability in managing finance and accounting functions, understanding tax compliance, and navigating technical research, along with familiarity with Workday or other financial software.
- Exceptional business acumen and the ability to embody Berkadia’s values.
- In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and best practices.

