Property Accounting Manager

The Property Accountant Manager at Richman Property Services (RPS) supports the firm in either Greenwich, CT, or Tampa, FL. This role requires 7+ years of accounting experience in multi-family residential, resort, or hospitality industries, preferably with a CPA or CPA Candidate certification. The successful candidate will oversee financial reporting, manage the close process, and drive process improvements.

About the Role

Responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of real estate assets, ensuring accurate financial statements, compliance with GAAP, and timely completion of the monthly close process. Manage and review the work and flow of Property Accountants, and implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Review of financials & reporting
• Monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Analyze variances vs. budget and prior periods
• Ensure outputs tie to the general ledger and supporting schedules
• Coordinate with external auditors
• Manage the close process
• Oversee (and often assist with) journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Ensure month-end close is completed accurately and on time
• Review account reconciliations prepared by staff
• Supervise and review work
• Provide guidance, training, and escalation support
• Book capital transaction entries – refinancing, conversion, distribution, etc.
• Drive process improvement
• Identify inefficiencies in close/reporting workflows
• Implement process or system improvements
• Help standardize procedures across the portfolio

Requirements

• 4 year Bachelor's degree preferred, CPA or CPA Candidate preferred, not required
• Proven ability to build, lead, and manage productive and motivated teams of Property Accountants
• Experience using Yardi property management software systems

Qualifications

• 7 or more years of accounting experience in a multi-family residential, resort, or hospitality industries
• Bachelor's Degree required

Skills and Certifications

• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Highly proficient in Excel
• Experience using Yardi property management software

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive employee benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match of $0.50 for every $1.00 contributed, up to 6%
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid sick time
• Vacation time