Director of Property Accounting

Location: Boston, MA | Type: Permanent (Contingency)

About the Role

Atlantic Group is hiring a Director of Property Accounting in Boston, MA for our client, supporting property accounting, financial reporting, portfolio oversight, and team leadership within a real estate environment. This role will oversee accounting activities across a portfolio of properties while partnering with investment and operational teams on reporting, budgeting, cash management, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of real estate investments.
• Manage and mentor accounting professionals while reviewing work, establishing priorities, and supporting team development.
• Review property budgets, forecasts, operating expenses, and financial results in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Oversee property-level cash activity, distributions, capital requirements, loan reporting, and debt covenant compliance.
• Coordinate financial statement audits, tax reporting support, REIT compliance activities, and related external reporting requirements.
• Strengthen accounting controls, systems, and workflows while leading initiatives to improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA designation is preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with prior management experience overseeing accounting teams is required.
• Commercial real estate accounting experience is preferred, with REIT or real estate fund accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel and accounting systems proficiency are required, with experience using real estate accounting, planning, or financial reporting platforms preferred.

Skills

• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, relationship management, and organizational skills.

Pay

$150,000 – $175,000/year + Bonus

Schedule

Monday to Friday (Hybrid)