Accountant

Capstone Development Partners is seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst to support its growing real estate development platform, with a focus on student housing and campus facilities development, construction projects, and property management. This role is designed for a seasoned accounting professional with 4+ years of experience who is eager to take ownership of development accounting and financial planning within a high-impact, entrepreneurial organization — bringing strategic perspective to financial operations and driving cross‑functional alignment across the business. The Senior Accounting Analyst will work closely with the CFO and accounting, development, and construction teams to support project-level accounting, corporate budgeting and forecasting, cash management, and financial reporting across multiple entities and active developments. The Senior Accountant will report to the CFO. Key Responsibilities Project & Development Accounting Prepare and manage monthly construction draws Collaborate with development and construction teams on project budgets and budget-to-actual (BTA) reporting Track job costs, commitments, and development expenditures Perform project-level loan tracking and compliance requirements Perform accounting across pre-development, construction, and stabilized assets Cash Management & Treasury Support Oversee corporate and project bank accounts Review vendor payments, wires, and ACH transactions Maintain daily/weekly cash tracking across entities and projects Prepare monthly cash flow actual and forecast reporting Budgeting & Financial Analysis Prepare and maintain corporate budgets and monthly forecasts Work with management and team members to inform budgets and forecasts Track variance analysis and evaluate performance and trends Prepare internal and external reporting Work with development teams to monitor project performance Systems & Process Improvement Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy Assist with implementation of tools and systems (e.g., expense management, reporting tools) Support ongoing process documentation and standardization Collaboration Partner with development, construction, and property management teams Coordinate with internal accounting team members, third‑party accountants, lenders, consultants, and project partners Contribute to a team‑oriented, accountable culture Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 4+ years of accounting experience Experience with multifamily real estate, development, or construction accounting Experience with budgeting and forecasting Strong understanding of GAAP and multi‑entity accounting Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, and complex formulas) High attention to detail and strong organizational skills Effective communication skills Preferred CPA license or working toward certification Combination of public and private accounting experience Experience with construction draws and job cost accounting Familiarity with property management systems (e.g., Entrada) and/or QuickBooks Exposure to the development lifecycle (pre‑development through stabilization) Interest in improving systems and processes Strong technology aptitude Why This Role Direct exposure to real estate development and deal‑level economics Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership Hands‑on experience in a growing, entrepreneurial platform Clear path for growth into Controller/Finance leadership roles Physical & Travel Requirements Ability to work for prolonged periods at a desk using a computer Occasional travel to the Birmingham, AL office may be required Pay Range $90,000 – $110,000 USD Equal Opportunity Employment LPC is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long‑standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Candidate Accommodations LPC provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr