Operating Accounting Assistant Manager

Dedicated to innovative placemaking, Howard Hughes Communities is the real estate platform of Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) and is recognized for its ongoing commitment to design excellence and to the cultural life of its communities. Building on that foundation, we foster a culture of curiosity that empowers every employee to shape their own story within our organization.

About the Role

The Operating Accounting Assistant Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements for the properties. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, and internal/external audit compliance.

What You Will Do

• Oversee and participate in the month-end close process for a portfolio of commercial real estate assets, ensuring all journal entries, account analyses, and reconciliations are completed and reviewed monthly and are in compliance with SOX requirements.

• Prepare and review financial information to prepare monthly consolidated financial statements and other accounting and asset management monthly reports.

• Prepare monthly and quarterly variance analyses as required.

• Participate in monthly meetings to review financial statements with Asset Management.

• Prepare appropriate schedules to support quarterly and year-end balances for management and for internal/external audit purposes.

• Assist with preparation of financial reports for internal purposes, loan reporting, SEC filings and SOX reporting.

• Participate in the preparation of re-forecasts and budgets.

• Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

• Establish and review the implementation and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures while identifying areas of improvement.

• Develop and maintain an effective control environment over areas of responsibility, including G/L accounting, fixed assets, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

• Complete annual tenant expense recovery reconciliations and assist with tenant expense recovery audits as needed.

• Support the information needs of the corporate departments that are responsible for legal collection efforts, real property tax assessments, payroll processing, lease initiatives and financing due diligence.

• Assist property management with accounting related inquiries and special projects as needed.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.

• CPA preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting. Preference given to public accounting audit experience and /or real estate industry experience.

• Ability to prepare and analyze detailed financial statements and information.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail.

• Must be deadline focused, organized and exhibit problem solving skills.

• Must be self-motivated and work with little supervision.

• Interact effectively as part of a team and build positive relationships with employees at all levels within the organization.

• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic setting with competing priorities.

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power BI, J.D. Edwards, Argus, and/or Hubble a plus.

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Curiosity about artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, with a strong desire to continuously learn and apply new tools to work more efficiently.

Benefits Built for You
At Howard Hughes Communities, we offer competitive, market-based compensation that rewards performance and supports career growth. Our comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees at every stage of their career, is focused on holistic wellness-social, emotional, financial, and physical.

• Competitive 401k plan

• Generous PTO policy

• Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Voluntary benefits for unexpected life events

• Student loan assistance and stipends to assist with lifelong learning

About Howard Hughes Communities

Howard Hughes Communities develops, owns, and operates the nation's premier large-scale master planned communities and mixed-use developments. Our award-winning portfolio includes The Woodlands, Bridgeland, andThe Woodlands Hillsin Greater Houston; SummerlininLas Vegas; Teravalis inGreater Phoenix; Ward VillageinHonolulu; and Merriweather District inColumbia, Maryland. Strategically positioned to meet and accelerate development based on market demand, we offer one of the strongest real estate platforms in the country. Learn more atcommunities.howardhughes.com.

NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Howard Hughes Communities does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Howard Hughes Communities will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Howard Hughes Communities explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Howard Hughes Communities.