ACCOUNTING MANAGER

About the Role:

The Accounting Manager leads the property accounting function for a portfolio of commercial properties (office, retail, industrial, and/or mixed-use). This role directly supervises and manages a team of 8 accounting professionals while owning the monthly close, financial reporting accuracy, and internal controls. The ideal candidate combines technical accounting expertise, commercial lease knowledge, and proven people leadership.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years of accounting experience, with at least 4 years in commercial real estate
• 3+ years of people management experience, including supervising a team of 5 or more
• Demonstrated ability to train, evaluate, and develop accounting staff
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and CAM reconciliation processes
• Proficiency with real estate accounting software
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills

Responsibilities:

• Team leadership: Supervise and coach a team of 8 accounting professionals. This includes conducting reviews, training, handling performance issues, and building cross-training and succession plans.
• Financial reporting and close: Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close. Review financial statements, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations, and deliver variance analyses and leadership.
• Commercial property accounting: Oversee lease accounting (free rent, tenant improvements), CAM/tax/insurance reconciliations, tenant billing, accounts receivable, security deposits, and capital expenditure and depreciation tracking.
• Controls, audit, and compliance: Maintain internal controls and accounting policies, coordinate with external auditors, and ensure compliance with lender covenants and tax requirements.

Skills:

Core skills such as bank reconciliation, general ledger management, and balance sheet preparation keep financial records accurate and complete day to day. Proficiency in accounting systems allows the Accounting Manager to process transactions efficiently and deliver timely reports. These skills also support analysis of project expenses and informed strategic financial decisions, while a firm grasp of accounting principles helps the team stay compliant and consistent in reporting. Preferred skills, including ERP expertise and advanced analytics, help optimize accounting processes and surface deeper financial insights. Strong leadership skills round out the role by enabling effective team management and collaboration across departments.