Accounting Supervisor (Real Estate)

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the month-end close process across a portfolio of real estate properties.
• Be the central point of support for accountants during closing periods—resolving issues, answering questions, and keeping the process moving efficiently.
• Review and approve accounting workpapers and supporting schedules prepared by peers to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and deliver month-end financial reports for internal management and property stakeholders.
• Cook up annual filings across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Identify and resolve closing bottlenecks, proactively improving the efficiency and accuracy of the close process.
• Ensure consistency and quality across all financial reporting deliverables.
• Collaborate closely with property managers and internal teams to address accounting issues in real time.
• Support year-end audit preparation and respond to auditor inquiries with well-organized, high-quality documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation or active progress toward CPA strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of accounting experience, including supervisory responsibility.
• Solid familiarity preparing and reviewing audit-ready workpapers, public accounting-like.
• Proven ability to be a self-starter who takes ownership without needing direction.
• Strong technical accounting skills with experience in month-end close environments.
• Comfortable acting as the “go-to” person during high-pressure closing periods.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting systems.
• Experience in real estate or property management accounting is a plus.