Pacific Executive Search Places Manager/Director Finance and Accounting in Real Estate Sector

📅Placed 2/21/2025
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Position
Manager/Director Finance and Accounting
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Industry
Real Estate
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Metro Region
California - Other

Placement Team

Brian Harkavy
Candidate Recruiter & Client Recruiter
Partner
Categories
Accounting Management
Specialties
Controller/Director

Placement Story

At a privately owned real estate firm managing around $500M in assets, Pacific Executive Search successfully placed a highly qualified Manager/Director of Finance and Accounting. The candidate, a CPA with 4 to 8 years of experience and a strong real estate and fund accounting background, was the first in-house accounting professional, reporting directly to the Managing Partner. This search posed a unique challenge due to the role's potential evolution into a CFO position. The successful placement significantly enhanced the company's banking and cash management operations, annual audit processes, and fund administration. Based in Los Angeles, this role provided the candidate with a remarkable opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, expanding organization.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Pacific Executive Search recruit for finance and accounting roles in real estate firms?
Absolutely. Pacific Executive Search has a proven track record of successfully recruiting for finance and accounting roles in the real estate industry. We recently placed a highly-qualified Manager/Director of Finance and Accounting at a privately-owned real estate firm managing around $500M in assets. Our expertise spans across a variety of roles including senior accountant, staff accountant, controller, CFO, and finance director.
Does Pacific Executive Search have experience recruiting for roles that require specific accounting skills such as CPA, audit, tax, and financial services?
Yes, Pacific Executive Search excels in recruiting candidates with specific skills such as CPA, audit, tax, and financial services. In a recent placement, we found a candidate with 4 to 8 years of experience, a CPA certification, and a strong real estate and fund accounting background for a Manager/Director of Finance and Accounting role. We understand the importance of these skills in maintaining GAAP, IFRS, financial reporting, month-end close, general ledger, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, audit procedures, and tax compliance.
Can Pacific Executive Search recruit for roles in Southern California, specifically Los Angeles?
Definitely. Pacific Executive Search has a strong presence in Southern California, including Los Angeles, Orange County, and the Bay Area. We recently placed a Manager/Director of Finance and Accounting in a Los Angeles-based real estate firm. Whether the role is remote, hybrid, or on-site, we are adept at finding the right fit for both the candidate and the company.

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