Senior Director, Head of US Property and Development Accounting

Tishman Speyer creates vibrant destinations and dynamic environments that inspire innovation and connected communities.  As a diversified developer, operator, and investment manager of top-tier real estate in 33 markets across the globe, our business choices are driven by the belief that real estate should unlock human potential. Tishman Speyer’s diversified portfolio spans market rate and affordable residential communities, premier office properties and retail spaces, industrial facilities, and mixed-use campuses. We create state-of-the-art life science centers through our Breakthrough Properties joint venture, and foster innovation through our strategic proptech investments. By combining global perspective with local expertise, and a personalized approach, we are able to anticipate our customers’ evolving needs. We were the first real estate company to introduce asset-wide amenity services through our ZO platform, and the first traditional real estate company to create its own flexible space and coworking brand, Studio.   

Since our founding in 1978, Tishman Speyer has acquired, developed, and operated 522 properties, totaling 218 million square feet, with a combined value of over $129 billion (U.S.). Tishman Speyer currently has approximately $68 billion in assets under management, including iconic properties such as Rockefeller Center in New York City, The Springs in Shanghai, TaunusTurm in Frankfurt, and Mission Rock in San Francisco. 

Summary of the Position:

Tishman Speyer is seeking a strategic and experienced accounting leader to serve as the Head of US Property and Development Accounting. This role will be based in New York and will oversee all accounting functions for US-based real estate operations, including financial reporting, operational accounting, and capital expenditure accounting.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in real estate accounting, with deep knowledge across office, residential, and industrial asset classes, and strong experience managing outsourced accounting teams.  This role reports to the Chief Accounting Officer.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Oversight

• Lead the US Property Accounting and Development Accounting teams, ensuring excellence in financial integrity, controls, and reporting.

• Manage and oversee relationships with third-party service providers for outsourced accounting functions, including negotiation of rates.

• Act as a key liaison between the accounting teams and internal stakeholders such as asset management, design & construction, and executive leadership.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Direct the preparation and review of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for a large and diverse real estate portfolio.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies and controls.

Operational Accounting & Controls

• Oversee all property-level accounting functions, including revenue recognition, lease accounting, expense management, and reconciliations.

• Partner with property managers and asset managers to maintain accurate and timely reporting.

Design & Construction Accounting

• Oversee capital expenditure tracking, budget monitoring, and reporting for construction and redevelopment projects.

• Work closely with the Development team to ensure accurate job costing, capitalization, and timely processing of project expenditures.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in real estate accounting, with strong exposure to office, residential, and industrial asset classes.

• Prior experience overseeing outsourced/shared service accounting teams is required.

• Expertise in GAAP accounting and financial reporting for property operations and construction.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics D365 preferred

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

*On-site presence required

The base compensation range for this role is $225,000 to $275,000. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, as well as access to our comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan (with matching contributions), wellness benefits and all other benefits afforded to full-time Tishman Speyer employees.  This base range reflects a number of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skill sets, and/or licensure required of an individual in this particular role. The base range is also specific to memb