Property Accounting Director

Overview

The organization is seeking a Property Accounting Director to support a growing portfolio of real estate clients.

This role leads bookkeeping and virtual property management support for property management companies, real estate investors, and construction companies. The employer provides back-office financial automation and services for clients managing over 130,000 units, including 30m commercial sq. ft, with a team of 220+ professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of bookkeeping professionals, including Account Managers, Senior Bookkeepers, and Bookkeepers
• Serve as team lead for 25+ clients, ensuring delivery meets and exceeds the agreed scope of work
• Own the timeliness and accuracy of core close and accounting processes, including:
  • bank reconciliations
  • accounts payable
  • financial statement close processes
• Review and approve month-end close packages prepared by Bookkeepers and Account Managers
• Develop strong client relationships and ensure timely client communication (e.g., responses within 24 hours) with a focus on client service
• Support onboarding of new clients, including identifying and proposing solutions to fix client books
• Develop month-end checklists and timelines to ensure timely client close completion
• Answer team member questions and provide support for client questions
• Create process documentation (SOPs) for new and existing clients

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years overall experience in accounting/finance, ideally at a real estate investment or property management company
• 4+ years experience working with AppFolio or Yardi
• Ability to manage and lead Bookkeepers and Account Managers, including teams both abroad and in the US
• Client-facing skills and strong commitment to client service
• Certified Public Accountant (or equivalent experience) preferred but not required
• Highly detail-oriented and process-focused
• Organized and proactive
• Ability to thrive in an environment where “switch tasking” is often required (e.g., triaging multiple client issues in a given day)

Preferred Qualifications (Not Mandatory)

• Experience working “from the bottom up” and being an AppFolio or Yardi expert
• CPA
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to “own” a book of business that grows over time
• Experience managing multiple clients/projects simultaneously
• Real estate experience outside of accounting
• Experience with Slack, ClickUp, and Google Suite
• Working knowledge of real estate tax implications (“know enough to be dangerous”)
• Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to continuous efficiency improvements

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) fully covered for you and your family
• Up to 4% matching contribution to your 401(k) plan
• Unlimited PTO
• Flexible work arrangement

Location

• 100% remote position