Property Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

A growing commercial real estate investment, development, and management company is seeking a

Property Accounting Manager

to oversee the accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of commercial real estate assets while leading and developing a team of Property Accountants. This is a highly visible leadership role that partners closely with Property Management, Asset Management, Lease Administration, and executive leadership. The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial real estate accounting experience, leadership capabilities, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

If you are interested in learning more about this or any Robert Half opportunity, email your resume to Jim Meade at Robert Half and connect with me on LinkedIn. Why This Opportunity? Manage and mentor a team of Property Accountants Exposure to acquisitions, dispositions, refinancing activity, and development projects Partner directly with Asset Management and executive leadership Opportunity to drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls Stable and growing real estate platform with a collaborative culture Hybrid schedule with remote work on Fridays Key Responsibilities Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for a portfolio of commercial real estate assets. Review financial statements, reconciliations, journal entries, variance analyses, and management reporting prepared by the accounting team. Ensure compliance with GAAP, lender requirements, ownership reporting obligations, and internal accounting policies. Partner with Property Managers and Asset Managers to provide financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and decision-support. Oversee property-level cash management, balance sheet reconciliations, accounts payable activity, and financial controls. Support acquisitions, dispositions, refinancing transactions, audits, and investor reporting requirements. Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while reviewing work for accuracy and consistency. Identify and implement process improvements, system enhancements, and operational efficiencies across the accounting function.

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. · 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, with commercial real estate or property accounting experience strongly preferred. · Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles. · Experience with MRI or similar real estate accounting software preferred. · Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required. · Demonstrated ability to independently manage a property portfolio and meet multiple reporting deadlines. · Experience supervising, reviewing, and developing accounting staff, including responsibility for coaching, performance management, and work product review preferred. · Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.