Corporate Accounting Manager, Real Estate - Retail

Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What’s Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around. The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States. Holman is looking for a Corporate Accounting Manager, Real Estate (Retail) to join their team! What will you do? Accounting and Budgeting for Real Estate Entities: Assist with annual budgeting, long-term forecasting, and quarterly budget-to-actual analyses, among other forecasting projects, for all real estate entities and fixed assets throughout the year, including coordination with cross functional departments, as necessary. Real Estate, Leases, and Fixed Assets: Submit capital requests for assigned capital purchases. Assist with the accounting of all fixed assets, encompassing additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation, and monthly/quarterly reconciliations. Ensure the prompt and accurate processing of assigned real estate project and fixed asset related expenditures. Oversee monthly reconciliation of construction in process to construction software. Lead quarterly CIP review calls to ensure transparency and alignment across teams. Ensure proper adjustment of rent following acquisitions, divestitures, or completion of real estate projects. Ensure rent is exchanged and recorded timely and accurately in accordance with lease terms and approved lease schedules for all leases (third-party, related-party, and intercompany). Oversee monthly review of rent and associated charges, including collaborating cross functionally to research and correct differences. Support various accounting teams with lease related questions. Perform monthly reconciliation of lease balances to approved lease schedules, including researching variances and coordinating with accounting teams to remedy. Collaborate with operational accounting and global corporate accounting team to prepare and reconcile year-end lease support and prepare disclosures for year-end financial reporting, including external audit PBCs. Collaborate with treasury, legal, and real estate teams to facilitate the acquisition and divestiture of real estate, including performing calculations for gains or losses. Partner with real estate and accounting operations to ensure accurate recording of non-operational real estate assets. Foster seamless integration of real estate and fixed assets data across cross-functional teams, including Legal, Operations, and Dealership/Centralized Accounting. Team and Departmental Development Lead and mentor finance professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture within the Corporate Accounting department. Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation, fostering cross-functional collaboration to secure buy-in and support, and subsequently execute initiatives to streamline accounting processes and enhance overall efficiency. Execute with a sense of urgency to achieve business objectives, maintaining agility in a dynamic environment. Stay abreast of regulatory changes, industry best practices, and accounting pronouncements related to real estate and fixed asset accounting, implementing necessary updates to ensure compliance. Additional Responsibilities Facilitate wires and other treasury functions as assigned. Assist with preparation and delivery of assigned annual tax and external audit requests. Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned. What are we looking for? Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA License preferred. Proficient in various desktop tools including MS Office Programs (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Experience with Project Mates, CDK, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Onestream CPM, or Oracle Hyperion a plus. 5+ years’ experience, including 2+ at a supervisory level. Public accounting experience preferred. Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and external reporting. Real estate, automotive retail, or fleet management industry experience a plus. Experience developing and implementing processes, methods, and tools to increase efficiency and accuracy Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs Ability to work independently and as a member of a team Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to established quality and timeliness of deliverables Extensive knowledge of department processes and contributes to the development of vision and strategy within the department Adapts area/departmental plans and priorities to address business and operational challenges Identifies and resolves technical, operational and organizational problems Adjusts quickly to new or changing work environment Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent time management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines Strong supervisory and leadership skills Applies management expertise to set direction, resolve problems and provide guidance to employees in own area of responsibility or department Manages team projects and project plans through execution Influences or provides input to forecasting and planning resources; may manage allocated budget Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and department or business plan; receives guidance from manager Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal, counseling, negotiation, and customer service skills Anticipates and interprets customer needs to identify solutions Strong presentation skills Effectively coaches, gives performance feedback and provides development opportunities within own area of responsibility or department Interaction with others requires understanding, influencing and supporting people, through applying technical knowledge or rational arguments, aimed at causing action or acceptance by others Total Target Compensation: $100,000 - $135,000/year (depending on experience) #LI-SS3 At Holman, we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire, train, empower, and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better, we have to do better, and to do better we must know better. That’s why we are listening, open to learning new things – about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It’s The Holman Way. At Holman, your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. To position you for success and provide a rewarding career and better life for you and your family, Holman is proud to offer you the benefits you deserve; including protection against illness, disability, loss of work, or preparation for retirement. Below is a brief overview of the programs available to full-time employees (programs may vary by country or worker type): Health Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Life and Disability Insurance Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts Employee Assistance Program 401(k) plan with Company Match Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty Paid Pregnancy/Parental leave Paid Military Leave Tuition Reimbursement Benefits: Regular Full-Time We offer excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) with company match. Our time off benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. In addition, we offer paid pregnancy and parental leave, and supplemental paid military leave to eligible employees. Click here for Washington State benefit information. Temporary or Part-Time In geographic areas with statutory paid sick leave, part-time and temporary employees will receive a paid sick leave benefit that meets the mandated requirements. Click here for Washington State benefit information. Pay: We offer competitive wages that are commensurate with job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and geographic location, starting in the range of $100,280.00 - $142,895.00 USD annually for full time employees. The annual compensation range is comprised of base pay and bonus earnings. Artificial Intelligence Statement We recognize that applicants for positions at any organization may view AI tools for tasks such as drafting a resume or cover letter, provided the information is accurate and truthful. However, applicants should not use AI tools to: Answer interview questions on their behalf, or use AI tools in any way during the interview or other qualification process(es). Misrepresent or embellish qualifications, skills, or experience Create false or misleading representations of identity (e.g., deepfakes or altered images/videos) Your application, whether an AI tool is used or not, should reflect your authentic abilities and experiences. Any use of AI that compromises honesty or integrity may result in disqualification from the process. Equal Opportunity Employment and Accommodations: Holman provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. At Holman, we operate according to “The Holman Way” by always doing what’s right for our people, our customers, and the community. Since 1924, Holman has grown from a single Ford dealership in New Jersey into a global automotive leader with more than 10,000 employees across North America, the UK, and Germany. We deliver a unique range of automotive services, including industry-leading fleet management and leasing; commercial vehicle equipment manufacturing; powertrain distribution and logistics; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; venture capital funding; and automotive retail sales. Headquartered in southern New Jersey since 1924, we are looking for talented employees worldwide to join our Great Place to Work® certified corporate culture and help drive another century of success. Apply today and become part of the Holman family.