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We are looking for an Accounting Manager to lead property accounting activities for a real estate portfolio in California. This role oversees close cycles, financial reporting, lease accounting review, and audit support while guiding a team of accountants. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership experience, and the ability to maintain accurate, timely reporting in a deadline-driven environment.
Job Responsibility
Direct month-end and quarter-end close activities for assigned real estate properties, ensuring deadlines are met and reporting is accurate
Examine journal entries, accruals, reserves, and balance sheet reconciliations to confirm completeness and compliance with accounting standards
Oversee lease accounting reviews and prepare technical accounting documentation to support conclusions and reporting treatment
Approve monthly property financial packages and analyze period-over-period variances to identify unusual trends or reporting issues
Coordinate audit support by preparing requested schedules, responding to auditor questions, and addressing information needs from senior leadership
Lead, coach, and monitor the accounting team’s daily work, including supervision of Project Accountants and overall workload management
Strengthen accounting operations by refining procedures, supporting internal controls, and contributing to policy and process improvements
Manage talent activities such as hiring, onboarding, performance feedback, training, and career development for accounting staff
Contribute to special projects and other ad hoc initiatives that support finance and property accounting objectives
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA required
At least 6 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2 or more years in a people management or supervisory capacity
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and its application in financial reporting
Experience with month-end close, general ledger activity, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement audits
Background in real estate or property accounting preferred
Experience with MRI or similar property accounting software preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
public company experience is a plus
Nice to have
Background in real estate or property accounting
Experience with MRI or similar property accounting software