Senior Accountant

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 Summary:

Hillwood’s Corporate Services team is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Corporate Accountant to join our team in Dallas, TX. The Senior Corporate Accountant will support corporate accounting and financial analysis across multiple Hillwood business units. This role plays a critical part in delivering accurate consolidated financial reporting, maintaining data integrity, and providing insightful analysis that supports strategic and operational decision-making.

The Senior Corporate Accountant will collaborate closely with Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Treasury, and Data Quality teams and will have visibility across a diverse portfolio of entities and transactions. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in GAAP, a proactive mindset toward process improvement, and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting:

• Prepare monthly and quarterly consolidated financial statements and related analyses for multiple legal entities.
• Review accounting treatment for significant real estate and corporate transactions; research applicable GAAP guidance and provide clear documentation and management commentary.
• Prepare and review recurring reports and supporting schedules, including account roll-forwards for notes payable, notes receivable, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Perform bank reconciliations and prepare consolidated cash reporting for management.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial data through reconciliations, controls, and validation checks.
• Assist with lender reporting requirements, including financial statements, disclosures, and covenant calculations.

 Financial Analysis and Planning Support:

• Partner with the FP&A team to support short-term and long-term liquidity forecasting.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and periodic budget-to-actual variance analysis across 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 Reporting Innovation:

• Streamline and enhance financial reporting processes to improve efficiency, timeliness, and accessibility.
• Develop data-driven and user-friendly reporting solutions tailored to stakeholder needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing reports, controls, and workflows, including thoughtful use of automation and emerging tools.
• Demonstrate curiosity and initiative in exploring the responsible use of AI to improve operational processes and reporting efficiency.

 Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong working knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and their practical application.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present financial data and insights to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Ability to identify process inefficiencies and contribute to improvements that 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 effectively adapting to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Intellectual curiosity and openness to leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve operational processes, reporting, and overall efficiency.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including complex formulas and analytical tools), with the ability and willingness to learn new accounting and reporting systems as needed.

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 progressive accounting experience required, preferably in public accounting.
• Experience with data and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Tableau Prep, and/or Alteryx preferred.
• Experience with or exposure to OneStream 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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