Director of Accounting

About The Company

Seaport Entertainment Group is a premier entertainment & hospitality company that owns and operates a unique collection of assets positioned at the intersection of entertainment and real estate. Seaport Entertainment Group’s focus is to deliver unparalleled customer experiences through a combination of restaurant, live entertainment, sports, retail and hospitality offerings integrated into one-of-a-kind real estate. Our assets include the Seaport neighborhood in Lower Manhattan and the Las Vegas Aviators® Triple-A Minor League Baseball team and Las Vegas Ballpark, as well as the company's ownership stake in Jean-Georges Restaurants and its interest in the air rights above the Fashion Show Mall, which may be used to create a new casino and hotel on the Las Vegas Strip.

About The Role

Seaport Entertainment is looking for a Director of Accounting for our rapidly growing company. Reporting to the VP, Accounting they will oversee the accounting function with a focus on the Hospitality, Entertainment and Landlord segments of the company. The Director of Accounting must thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic working environment, have a knack for problem solving, and enjoy team management. This position will be responsible for the month end process for several assets across the Hospitality, Entertainment and Landlord segments, collaborating with 3rd parties and internal teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting, in accordance with GAAP.

What You Will Do

• Lead day to day accounting operations of the Seaport business including overseeing the preparation and analysis of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Manage the monthly and quarterly accounting close process for sponsorships, concerts and events, property accounting, and developments.
• Review monthly financial statements to ensure compliance with GAAP and the company’s accounting policy and present them to the executive team.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve variances in a timely manner to ensure accuracy of ledger.
• Manage 3rd party relationships, ensuring accurate reporting in compliance with GAAP.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide feedback to team members.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure proper accounting treatment for complex transactions.
• Monitor compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Support annual budget process in cooperation with finance team and other departments.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.
• Continuously evaluate and optimize financial systems, tools, and workflows.
  
  

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field, preferably in the real estate industry; CPA certification preferred.
• 5+ years proven experience in a senior-level accounting or finance role, with progressively increasing responsibilities.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in supporting accounting close process
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Must be deadline focused and exhibit problem solving skills
• Handle dynamic work environment with competing priorities
• Demonstrated experience in managing and developing high-performing teams
• Proficiency in accounting software (MS Dynamics) is a plus and advanced MS Excel skills
  
  

Compensation: $150 - 180K plus benefits

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Howard Hughes does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, HHH 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, HHH 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.

This job description is not meant to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Howard Hughes reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.