Manager Property Accounting

Overview

• Manage end-to-end property accounting and lender reporting for multifamily assets within a public REIT environment.
• Ensure accurate GAAP reporting, debt compliance, and lender deliverables for assigned properties.
• Drive process excellence, controls, and automation across the property accounting function.
• Oversee monthly close activities, including accruals, allocations, intercompany transactions, and eliminations.
• Collaborate with onsite teams on fixed asset capitalization, project cost tracking, and depreciation.
• Support system implementations and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Analyze financial data and trends to provide actionable insights for strategic planning.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and remediate gaps through robust testing.
• Work in a fast-paced, innovative environment focused on continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Monitor budget performance and review general ledger accounts using advanced accounting tools.
• Prepare and review journal entries and adjustments to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Lead monthly close processes, including accruals, allocations, and intercompany transactions.
• Ensure proper fixed asset capitalization, project cost tracking, and depreciation calculations.
• Collaborate with teams to finalize project closeouts and determine useful asset lives.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures aligned with industry standards.
• Support system implementations and leverage AI technologies for process optimization.
• Analyze financial trends to provide strategic insights to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with debt agreements and timely submission of lender deliverables.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred but not mandatory.
• Minimum of 8 years of accounting experience; 15 years preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and proficiency in accounting software.
• Experience with tools like Yardi, Blackline, and SAP Concur highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills required.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment focused on improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint essential.