Corporate Accounting Manager

Rello Search Partners is recruiting for a Corporate Accounting Manager in Land O’Lakes, FL. Our private equity backed client is in high growth mode operating in multiple states in the commercial real estate and property management industry. They are looking for a strong accounting professional to grow and expand the team. The Corporate Accounting Manager reports to the VP Corporate Controller and supports key aspects of the monthly close, financial reporting, and corporate accounting processes. This position works closely with cross-functional teams to promote accuracy, consistency, and continuous improvement in financial reporting and operational support. Only local candidates residing within a commutable distance to Land O’Lakes will be considered for the position. Hybrid work schedule of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote. This is NOT a fully remote opportunity. Responsibilities Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes for assigned corporate entities Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses to support accuracy and completeness Contribute to the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP Collaborate with FP&A to help analyze financial results and understand key variances and trends Support and help oversee corporate allocation processes across communities and departments Participate in the development, refinement, and application of allocation methodologies Help ensure allocations are applied consistently and aligned with company practices Assist in evaluating allocation drivers and identifying opportunities for improvement Support the monthly accrual process to promote timely and accurate expense recognition Partner with department leaders to facilitate the submission of accruals and provide guidance as needed Review accruals for reasonableness and completeness Contribute to ongoing improvements in accrual processes and coordination Help maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts Assist in researching accounting treatment for transactions and documenting conclusions Support adherence to accounting policies and procedures Contribute to technical accounting documentation, as needed Promote adherence to internal control processes and company policies Participate in identifying opportunities to enhance controls and improve efficiency Assist with internal and external audit requests and supporting documentation Provide guidance and support to accounting team members Coordinate and help manage the offshore accounting team, optimizing workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability Foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment Help identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve workflows Support system enhancements and implementations Collaborate with other departments to improve data accuracy and reporting effectiveness Other duties as assigned Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university; MBA or CPA a plus 5+ years of corporate accounting experience; prior Big 4 or public accounting experience in audit highly desired REIT, SEC or private equity experience a plus Multi-entity or multi-location environments preferred Strong ERP systems and process/continuous improvement experience, Yardi experience highly desired Proficient in MS Office and strong Excel (pivot tables and vlookups) #J-18808-Ljbffr