We are seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee the accounting operations for a diverse commercial real estate portfolio and development projects. Reporting to the Director of Real Estate Accounting, this role offers an excellent opportunity for growth within a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and fast-paced environment. The Accounting Manager will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, overseeing the close process, and mentoring a small team while partnering closely with property management, development, and other corporate functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations for the real estate portfolio, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all financial transactions.
- Manage monthly close, quarterly reporting, and annual financial statement preparation.
- Interpret and apply complex lease agreements, including tenant chargebacks and CAM reconciliations.
- Review financials, reconciliations, and reporting packages for properties and development projects.
- Manage fixed asset accounting and construction-in-progress activity, ensuring timely capitalization.
- Partner with property managers, asset managers, and cross-functional teams to deliver accurate financial results.
- Prepare and review lender reporting packages, ensuring compliance with covenants.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
- Collaborate with Corporate Tax to support tax filings and deliverables.
- Train, mentor, and develop accounting team members, fostering a positive and high-performance culture.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA preferred but not required.
- 5+ years of real estate accounting experience, including industrial, office, or development projects.
- 2+ years of leadership experience managing and developing accounting staff.
- Strong working knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting principles (lease accounting, CAM reconciliations, fixed assets).
- Yardi Voyager experience highly preferred; other ERP experience a plus.
- Public accounting background (Big 4 or mid-tier) a strong plus.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- Career-oriented professional with a positive personality and cultural fit for a collaborative team environment.