Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Bill Watts at Robert Half is partnering with a growing commercial real estate company who is seeking a Finance & Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations, financial reporting, and portfolio-level analysis for their portfolio of commercial properties. This role requires a hands-on accounting leader with a strong foundation in public accounting and experience supporting real estate or property management operations. The ideal candidate will bring technical accounting expertise, process discipline, and the ability to partner with operations and leadership to drive financial performance across the property portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and month-end close
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Manage accounting for a portfolio of commercial properties, including tenant billings, CAM reconciliations, and lease accounting (ASC 842)
• Lead the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Coordinate and manage external audits, tax filings, and compliance requirements
• Develop and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
• Partner with asset management and property operations teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Analyze property-level financial performance, including NOI, cash flow, and operating metrics
• Support lender reporting requirements and investor reporting as needed
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and reporting capabilities
• Mentor and develop accounting staff as the team grows

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with commercial property portfolios (office, retail, industrial, or mixed-use)
• Background supporting audits, tax compliance, and investor reporting
• Exposure to job costing, capital projects, and development accounting
• ERP system implementation or process improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including commercial property industry experience mandatroy
• Public accounting (Big 4 or regional firm) experience preferred
• Industry experience in real estate, property management, or commercial development mandatory
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and technical accounting concepts
• Experience with lease accounting (ASC 842) and real estate financial structures
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with accounting/ERP systems (Yardi, MRI, AppFolio, or similar preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills