Job Description:
Ryan Companies has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Development Accountant in Minneapolis. We are seeking self-motivated and professional candidates to provide expertise to the development accounting process!
Some things you can expect to do:
- Develop, understand, and document a working knowledge of the real estate development cycle.
- Effectively communicate with a wide array of personnel both internal and external to Ryan, including executive leadership, investment partners and lenders
- Prepare requisitions and invoices to be used to fund the draw requests from lending institutions.
- Partner with Ryan’s Legal and Capital Markets teams in the execution of land closings, project financing closings, joint venture closings, and asset sale closings.
- Oversee internal cash-flow and GAAP financial projections pertaining to development pursuits, asset sales, development fees and asset acquisitions.
- Maintain project-specific GAAP financial statements on a monthly and quarterly basis.
- Prepare tax schedules for Joint Venture development projects.
- Apply accounting principles (including joint venture partnerships and consolidation rules) for Ryan developed projects.
- Prepare ad hoc management reports to the company Owners, lenders and regional operating officers.
- Prepare schedules to support the annual external audit.
To be successful in this role, you must be/have:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- 2-5 years of accounting experience; CPA preferred
- Strong time management skills and proven ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong verbal and written skills
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
You’ll really stand out if:
- You have public accounting experience
- Experience working with a real estate developer
Compensation:
The annual base pay is $80,000.00 - $100,000.00. The base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission and/or an incentive program.
Eligibility:
Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Retirement and Savings Benefits
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Educational Assistance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
- Family Planning & Parenting Benefits
- Employee Discount Programs
- Pet insurance
- Charitable Donation Matching
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Disclaimer: Eligibility may vary based on factors such as role, hours worked, employment status, length of service, location, and other considerations. Detailed information will be shared with eligible candidates during the hiring process, and the official terms and conditions will be outlined in each individual offer document.
Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Notice to Candidates:
Please be advised that initial outreach regarding employment at Ryan Companies will only occur via email from the domain @ryancompanies.com email address. If you recieve communication from someone you believe is impersonating Ryan Companies, please report it to us at [email protected]
Non-Solicitation Notice to Recruitment Agencies:
Ryan Companies kindly requests that recruitment agencies and third-party recruiters do not submit unsolicited resumes or candidate information to any Ryan Companies employee or office. Ryan Companies will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited submissions. If recruitment services are required, we will reach out directly to agencies on our approved vendor list. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- 2-5 years of accounting experience
- CPA certification
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment
- Public accounting experience
- Experience working with a real estate developer
Ryan Companies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ryan Companies and has not been reviewed or approved by Ryan Companies.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are characterized by a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match and additional employer contributions tied to company performance. These features make total compensation feel notably strong for many roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, alongside HSAs/FSAs and an expanded EAP for mental health support. The breadth of offerings indicates support for wellbeing beyond basic coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off options span flexible PTO, paid holidays, paid volunteer hours, and a sabbatical program for long-tenured employees. These programs provide flexibility for rest, community engagement, and personal pursuits.
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What We Do
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