Accounting Manager

About the role

This position involves overseeing a team of accounting professionals, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining financial integrity for a portfolio of real estate properties.

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and guide a team of direct reports.
• Lead monthly team meetings and one-on-one check-ins.
• Conduct mid-year and year-end performance evaluations.
• Support staff development through goal setting, training, and regular performance assessments.
• Collaborate with Assistant Controllers to assign and balance property portfolios.
• Develop and implement Performance Improvement Plans when necessary.
• Ensure timely and accurate updates to internal tracking systems.
• Promote accountability and ensure timely delivery of financial reports to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Support adherence to accounting policies and procedures.
• Assist the accounting team during month-end close to ensure deadlines are met and financial integrity is maintained.
• Participate in staffing decisions, including interviewing and hiring candidates.
• Oversee onboarding of new properties and maintain a small, rotating portfolio as needed.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding of properties proactively.
• Provide training to accounting personnel to support skill development and future growth.
• Assist in creating and maintaining training documentation.
• Develop and present departmental policies and procedures regularly.
• Attend and actively engage in departmental and accounting management meetings.
• Ownership of internal review inbox as a collaborative team, along with Accounting Managers and Assistant Controllers.
• Review monthly financial reporting packages, distributions, and management fee calculations.
• Manage user access and maintenance in banking platforms.
• Assist in the annual review of CAM reconciliations and budget processes.
• Maintain proactive communication with Assistant Controllers and the Director of Property Accounting regarding key activities and concerns.
• Serve as a collaborative team member, providing support and coverage as needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Real Estate property accounting.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred; in place of a degree, six or more years of related experience is required.
• CPA license is a plus but not required.
• MRI and Yardi experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to quickly learn new software programs.
• Strong customer service and organizational skills.
• Effective team player who also possesses the ability to work independently.

Pay

$90,000 - $100,000

Schedule

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with remote working opportunities.