Accounting Manager

About the Company Our client is a leading privately held real estate organization with a significant national presence and an integrated platform providing services to owners, investors, lenders, and occupiers. The organization operates across a diverse portfolio of real estate assets and business lines, creating a complex corporate accounting environment with multiple entities, cost centers, allocations, and financial reporting requirements. This is an opportunity to join an established organization that combines the resources of a national platform with an entrepreneurial and collaborative culture. About the Opportunity The Corporate Accounting Manager will oversee day-to-day accounting operations for the corporate accounting function and serve as a key member of the corporate finance and accounting team. This position will lead a small team while remaining hands-on with the monthly close, journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, corporate expenses, allocations, and balance sheet activity. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in corporate accounting and financial reporting, combined with experience leading accounting professionals in a complex, multi-entity environment. Key Responsibilities Manage day-to-day corporate accounting operations, including monthly close, journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, reclasses, and financial reporting. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 1–3 accounting professionals. Establish priorities and expectations while providing ongoing coaching and professional development. Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, supporting schedules, and other accounting deliverables. Oversee accounting activity for corporate cost centers, balance sheet accounts, allocations, and intercompany transactions. Prepare and/or review monthly financial statements and variance analysis. Analyze account activity and investigate unusual or complex balances and variances. Oversee corporate accounts payable processes, including invoice coding, approvals, and payment runs. Assist with consolidated financial reporting and preparation of supporting schedules. Partner with Payroll, Human Resources, Treasury, Operations, and other internal departments to ensure accurate recording and allocation of corporate expenses. Support lender compliance reporting, external audits, tax compliance, and other corporate reporting requirements. Maintain appropriate accounting controls and support internal and external audit requests. Identify and implement process improvements designed to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve reporting accuracy. Participate in accounting system implementations, process enhancements, and other special projects as needed. Ideal Background The successful candidate will typically have experience in one or more of the following environments: Corporate accounting Hospitality Asset management Multi-entity organizations Public accounting with subsequent industry experience Other complex, high-volume accounting environments Experience managing or supervising accounting professionals is strongly preferred. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. CPA highly preferred. Approximately 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience. Experience with corporate accounting and financial close processes. Prior supervisory or management experience within an accounting function. Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting principles. Experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, allocations, intercompany accounting, and financial reporting. Experience working within a multi-entity or complex organizational structure preferred. Experience with an ERP/accounting platform such as Yardi, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or a comparable system. Advanced Excel skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to review accounting activity at both a detailed and high level. Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams. Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple priorities and recurring deadlines. Why This Opportunity Leadership responsibility over a small corporate accounting team. Opportunity to remain hands-on while stepping into a broader management role. Exposure to corporate accounting, financial reporting, allocations, intercompany activity, and consolidated reporting. Opportunity to work within a sophisticated, multi-entity real estate organization. Hybrid work environment. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) plan. Paid time off. Professional development and long‑term career growth opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Keen Search & Staffing, LLC