Vice President of Accounting & Finance

Castle Park Investments is a New York based real estate private equity firm with a distinct focus on niche investment opportunities in manufactured housing communities, RV resorts, and campgrounds across the country. Established in 2020, Castle Park has rapidly expanded its portfolio to include 3,800 units spanning 9 states, amassing an impressive $175 million in assets under management (AUM). 

Castle Park has a strategic partnership with a prominent New York-based global private equity fund, forming a $400 million joint venture. This collaboration underscores our commitment to further consolidating and enhancing value-add manufactured housing communities, RV resorts, and campgrounds, presenting a unique opportunity to shape the future of these markets. 

Daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Oversee general accounting operations, including a 4 person team 

• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, at both the property and fund levels, including variance analyses. 

• Highlight critical financial issues and the corresponding narrative, and effectively communicate with the executive team. 

• Work with Asset Management and other functions to effectively roll up financial information to the corporate level. 

• Monitor debt agreements and ensure compliance with lending agreements. 

• Manage cash including monthly cash flow projections. 

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of the annual budgeting process. 

• Responsible for annual audits, external reporting requirements, and implementing accounting software initiatives. 

• Establish and maintain internal controls as well as overall corporate compliance. 

• Create plans to build a high-performing, high potential accounting team through training and mentorship opportunities.  

Requirements

•  Certified Public Accountant 

• A minimum of 7 years of financial planning or accounting experience in real estate. 

• Demonstrated ability to prepare monthly financial analysis of results. 

• Ability to develop financial reporting systems and processes from the ground up. 

• Knowledge of GAAP and federal regulations on taxes. 

• Knowledge of Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable functions. 

• Proven ability to produce accurate, high-quality work while meeting established deadlines. 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 

Preferred: 

• Experience with Rent Manager and QuickBooks Online 

• Manufactured housing or multi-family real estate experience