Director, Property Accounting

About this Opportunity:At Regency Centers, our people are our greatest asset, and we believe that our highly skilled and talented team makes us better. We are seeking a Director, Property Accounting to join our corporate office located in Jacksonville, FL. This is a hybrid opportunity with approximately 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely after the training period. This Director-level role leads property accounting operations for a large portfolio while driving strategic change, process improvement, and cross-functional communication. The position is responsible for ensuring strong accounting compliance with GAAP and financial integrity, while also modernizing processes, implementing technology and analytics solutions, and improving how the team works across the organization. The role also develops talent, builds leadership capability, and partners with operational and financial stakeholders to align accounting processes with business priorities and enterprise strategy.   What You’ll Be Doing:   Provide oversight and accountability for activities performed in the Property Accounting team relating to the national portfolio of properties and centralized processes to ensure financial integrity and operational excellence.  Perform monthly review of portfolio to ensure accounting is in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Manage the day-to-day activities of the team, providing guidance and subject matter expertise as needed to ensure effective and efficient functioning of the department and to ensure all assigned activities are completed on time and accurately. Manage multiple global processes including tenant reconciliation and recovery revenue estimations, accounting for operating property acquisitions and dispositions and various expense allocations to the portfolio of properties. Lead the implementation and continuous optimization of technology solutions and analytics tools to enhance accounting accuracy, efficiency, and reporting capabilities for property accounting team. Responsible for coaching, developing and mentoring the Property Accounting team to build a pipeline of future leaders and enhancing team dynamics and employee engagement. Foster a workforce that strives for continuous process improvement, is technically proficient and strategically focused to drive scalability and reduce operational risk. Provide informal feedback to staff on an ongoing basis and formal feedback in the form of the annual performance evaluation. Manage team staffing through the appropriate hiring, termination and disciplinary actions. Work collaboratively with Market Officers, Regional Property Managers, Financial Services, and A&R teams to identify improvement opportunities to optimize operational efficiencies while ensuring compliance with Regency policies, business priorities, and strategic direction.  Assist with ad hoc projects, reporting and other duties as necessary. Are You Qualified?   Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required Master’s Degree preferred, with a concentration in management or accounting Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required 10+ years of experience in Accounting, Finance or Auditing, or related field preferably for a public company 5+ years real estate experience preferred 8+ years of people management experience Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and related concepts Advanced ability to read and comprehend legal documents Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, email and internet software, particularly Excel required Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills including knowledge of financial models and formulas typically used in real estate industry Experience working with JD Edwards and/or other advanced accounting software Advanced technical skills require researching accounting treatment for certain transactions Intermediate ability to analyze data models in PowerBI or other similar reporting tool. * Regency Centers will not sponsor employment-based immigration petitions or applications for this position, including but not limited to H-1B, TN visa, or permanent residency. Personal Traits We Value:   Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to build and manage effective teams Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload Self-motivated to handle multiple challenges, priorities and projects and drive for results at a brisk pace Self-starter with an ability to interact with senior management and staff personnel in both the field and corporate locations in addition to co-sourcing partners Highly trustworthy and able to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately Strong capacity to adapt quickly in a complex learning situation Comfortable processing numerical data to reach conclusions or understand references; ability to quickly determine mathematical solutions to problems High energy level with a positive, upbeat attitude Equal comfort in leading a team and being a part of a team with a structured environment Capable of making objective decisions, occasionally relying on intuition when necessary High level of integrity and ethics Communicates effectively in a variety of settings, both verbal and written Comfort working/researching challenges independently to identify strategic issues and solve them with limited instruction Strong level of time management and solid understanding of prioritization of critical v. non-critical work   A Little Bit About Us:    We own and operate premier shopping centers in suburban neighborhoods in the top cities and markets across the country. We live by a strong set of values, which have guided us for more than 60 years.   Our centers thrive with highly productive grocers, restaurants, service providers, and terrific retailers that connect to their communities and customers. We are also active developers of new shopping centers that feature great merchandising, placemaking, and customer engagement as part of our Fresh Look™ program.   We are a vertically integrated real estate company and a qualified real estate investment trust (REIT) that is self-administered, self-managed, and an S&P 500 Index member. Learn more about us at RegencyCenters.com.      Benefits:   Our compensation and benefits package is very competitive and includes the following benefits and more. For additional information visit www.regencycenters.com/careers.   Work/Life Balance 23+ PTO days annually 11 paid holidays (in addition to PTO) Paid leave programs (parental, compassion, bereavement, jury duty, and military) Health Advocacy + Employee Assistance Program (EAP)   Hybrid Work Schedule Modified in-office hours Dedicated remote work days   Financial Security 401(k) with a generous company match plus corporate profit sharing Anniversary stock grant awards Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA 100% company paid Life Insurance/AD&D and Disability Insurance Voluntary benefits (supplemental life/AD&D, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and identity theft) Student loan repayment resources   Health and Wellness Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Award winning and incentives-based wellbeing program through Personify Health Family planning, mental health, and pain management programs   Community Focused 52 hours per year of paid Volunteer Time Off Company gift matching   Growth and Development Tuition reimbursement Continued education opportunities LinkedIn Learning premium subscription Professional membership support Employee Resource Groups   #LI-AH1