Accounting Team Lead

If you are looking for a rewarding role with opportunities for growth at a company that values integrity, innovation, and teamwork, look no further! Barkan Management Company is a leading property management firm serving over 200 residential communities across 8 states, with regional offices in Boston and Washington D.C. Founded in 1964, we have over 50 years of experience in real estate, specializing in community association and multi-family management, encompassing market rate and affordable housing. Our team of over 800 talented professionals shares a commitment to delivering unparalleled service, maintaining the highest quality standards, and exceeding client expectations. Join us as we continue to redefine the standards of excellence in property management! Who we need: The Accounting Team Lead – Multi-Family & Affordable Housing is a critical member of the Barkan Management Accounting Department. This is a player-coach role: the Team Lead carries a direct portfolio of multi‑family and affordable housing properties while providing hands‑on supervision, mentorship, and quality oversight to a team of 4–6 Property Accountants and Senior Accountants. The Team Lead is the department's primary point of accountability for audit coordination and execution across the multi‑family and affordable housing portfolio, and works closely with the Controller and CFO on audit readiness, compliance, and special projects. What you’ll do: Directly supervise a team of 4–6 Property Accountants and Senior Accountants, ensuring day‑to‑day work products are completed accurately and on time. Train, mentor, coach, and develop team members; support ongoing workplace learning and professional growth. Lead by example during peak periods — audit season, budget season, and fiscal year‑end — maintaining performance standards and team morale. Conduct regular portfolio and workload reviews with team members, providing constructive feedback and identifying development opportunities. Collaborate with the Controller to assess team capacity, flag concerns, and support onboarding of new accounting staff. Maintain a direct portfolio of multi‑family and affordable housing properties, producing accurate monthly financial workbooks with full supporting schedules. Analyze and reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly for assigned properties. Propose and review adjusting journal entries (AJEs) based on analysis of financial transactions and documentation. Communicate proactively with Property Managers, Account Executives, and client stakeholders on financial matters, variances, and reporting deliverables. Maintain client financial information on a strictly confidential basis. Audit Process Management Serve as the department lead for year‑end audit coordination across the multi‑family and affordable housing portfolio — managing timelines, documentation requests, and auditor communications. Prepare and review audit‑ready workpapers, reconciliations, and supporting schedules; ensure team portfolios meet the same standard. Act as the primary accounting liaison to external CPA firms, auditors, and tax preparers for all assigned engagements. Oversee preparation of annual tax filings and compliance documentation, including affordable housing regulatory requirements where applicable (HUD, LIHTC, Section 8). Build and enforce disciplined monthly closing procedures across the team to maintain audit readiness year‑round. Internal Controls & Special Projects Maintain and recommend enhancements to internal control processes and financial safeguarding procedures. Support the Controller and CFO on special projects, including property transitions, client onboarding, and banking relationship coordination. Assist with accounting system optimization and workflow improvements in Yardi. Other tasks as directed by the Controller or CFO. What we’re looking for: Minimum of 6+ years of accounting experience; meaningful exposure to multi‑family and/or affordable housing accounting strongly preferred (HUD, Section 8, LIHTC). Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or other major with equivalent experience) is required; CPA or CPA candidacy a plus. Demonstrated experience supervising, leading, and mentoring an accounting team. Strong command of property accounting fundamentals: financial statement preparation, balance sheet reconciliation, AJE workflow, and variance analysis. Hands‑on experience managing year‑end audit processes and working directly with external auditors and CPA firms. Proficiency in Yardi required; strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to engage effectively with accounting staff, property management teams, and board‑level stakeholders. Demonstrated leadership and problem‑solving skills; ability to bring about collaboration across all levels of staff and external partners. High standards of integrity and fiduciary responsibility for all client matters. Highly responsible, personable, detail‑oriented, and self‑motivated. Additional Requirements: Reading and writing work‑related documents in English, reviewing financial reports and applying accounting principles. Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand and communicate clearly with clients, co‑workers, and external partners. Constantly communicates and receives verbal communication with other employees in a fast‑paced environment. Ability to work in a hybrid environment; periodic on‑site presence at properties or client meetings may be required. What we can do for you! Barkan offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to full‑time employees that includes: Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Short and Long‑Term Disability Paid Time Off 401(k) Match Group Legal/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident/Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program The Barkan Companies is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr