Arete Collective LP Hiring for Vice President, Finance & Accounting Job at Spicewood, TX Full Time

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Vice President, Finance & Accounting will manage all Finance related matters for our Thomas Ranch Project and its subsidiaries and ensure compliance with all ARETÉ collective directed financial policies, procedures and US GAAP/IFRS requirements. This position will allow a director-level candidate to grow into this role. This position will manage the Development Accounting and cross-functionally with the Shared Services team for financial reporting and consolidations. The ideal candidate will be a team player, problem solver, technology-driven, detail-oriented, effective communicator, have high integrity, and should be able to excel in a fast-paced work environment.

FINANCIAL CORE COMPETENCIES

• Provide leadership and support to the Managing Director to drive the execution of current business plans and ensure the company generates year-on-year growth in sales and profits.
• Monitor, control, and record all revenues, salaries, expenses, capital, and operational statistics.
• Prepare comprehensive monthly reports of the financial results of the Project in established formats and in accordance with GAAP/IFRS. Responsible for working closely with the Project leadership team, ARETÉ collective Enterprise team, and investors to prepare financial reports and materials to support and maintain investor relationships.
• Direct and be a lead contributor in all financial business planning, including strategic plans, annual operating plans, business analyses, forecasting and reporting, and balance sheet management Prepare monthly forecasts and conduct an internal review with key stakeholders.
• Manage treasury services and banking relationships. Complete an Annual Budgeted Cash Flow Statement and update weekly. Review cash position daily to optimize use of funds.
• Analyze and respond on a timely basis to corporate, investor and analyst inbound inquiries.
• Partner with General Counsel and others as appropriate on governance-related research and initiatives.
• Review the status of Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable aging and monitor billing and collections to ensure achievement of company standards.
• Ensure that customers receive timely and accurate invoice detail for fees and services rendered under the terms of all agreements and ancillary contracts. It is expected that the billing package should conform to the highest level of professional standards and be consistent with marketing efforts.
• Oversee all property tax, insurance, and business law matters – including property, sales, and occupancy tax filings and make sure insurance coverage/policies are up to date, including new entity formation.
• Responsible for all audit and tax preparation.
• Maintain and safeguard all contracts, leases, and ensure compliance with their requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring company policies and procedures are implemented, adhered to, and tested on a periodic basis. Including, but not limited to; cash management and control, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger(s), cost/budget accounting, A/P, and revenue/cost recognition accounting.
• Provide financial analysis and management leadership and report on any control and profitability deviations to the Project Leader, and Enterprise Finance and Operations team.
• Complete any other duties assigned by the Project Leader, and/or ARETÉ Collective enterprise team members.
• Conduct periodic detailed audits of the internal control environment and prepare action plans to correct deficiencies.
• Maintain a comprehensive contract compliance calendar that incorporates the deadlines of each agreement to ensure they are met.
• Oversight of the Project IT department, including all accounting and other data management systems.

ABOUT ARETÉ COLLECTIVE

Areté Collective is a Salt Lake City, Utah based developer and operator of luxury lifestyle communities around the world. With fully integrated capabilities ranging from land planning, architecture and design, through sales and marketing, club operations and ongoing financial management, Areté creates breathtaking communities that become must-visit destinations.

Areté Collective builds on the 25-year track record of award-winning Denton House Design Studio,

along with seasoned executives from the development industry, land planners from globally distinguished firms, and world-renowned architects and designers.

Together the Areté Collective team members have contributed to the successful development of some of the world’s premier master-planned communities. The team has overseen a range of responsibilities from planning, design, and architecture to sales, marketing, and club and financial operations.

About Thomas Ranch

Thomas Ranch is 2,200 acre master-planned community near the shores of Lake Travis, just 30 minutes from downtown Austin. Nestled among the natural terraces, rolling valleys, and rocky outcrops of the Texas Hill Country, Thomas Ranch features uniquely designed neighborhoods, including a walkable downtown core, nature-immersed residential, and an ultra-luxe private community with an 18-hole David McLay Kidd golf course and a five-star boutique hotel.

This back to the basics community is built on a forward-thinking approach that honors the land, enhances the lives of community residents, and creates value for our investors, trade partners, and employees. With 2+ miles of river frontage, extensive networks of trails and green space, 4,000 residential units, and 250k sq ft of downtown lifestyle amenity, Thomas Ranch serves the needs of one of the fastest-growing cities in the US and an increasingly sophisticated market within the path of high-net-worth growth in West Austin.

• 7 to 10+ years of relevant accounting experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA a plus, but not required
• NetSuite experience a plus
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (US GAAP)
• Experience building and improving accounting processes, controls, and systems.
• Experience managing and developing a team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with professionals at all levels
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.

PI201822063