Real Estate Client Accounting (Lease Administration) - Senior Manager

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Manager to join the Real Estate team within the Client Accounting Advisory practice.

This role is remote. While duties do not require working within proximity of an office, remote employees may be asked to be present at an office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Real Estate accounting team, ensuring timely delivery of client work products.
• Independently perform and support complex accounting services for clients.
• Lead a global team by providing guidance and training on accounting principles and calculations.
• Handle client and internal inquiries, and develop solutions and improvements based on industry and client challenges.
• Identify and pursue cross-selling opportunities to provide additional value to clients.
• Lead business development initiatives to bring in revenue and grow the Real Estate practice.
• Lead training initiatives for a global team to ensure consistency and excellence across teams.
• Lead complex client engagements for general contractors, specialty trade contractors, and construction management firms—driving exceptional client service and engagement profitability.
• Review and analyze WIP schedules, backlog reports, gross profit fade/gain analyses, and project performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide guidance on cash flow management, working capital optimization, equipment utilization, and overhead allocation methodologies.
• Mentor and develop managers and staff in construction accounting methodologies, industry best practices, and client relationship management.
• Play a strategic role in the sales cycle by providing subject matter expertise and client-facing insights.
• Identify and execute internal upselling and cross-selling opportunities based on service offerings and client needs.
• Demonstrate advanced, specialized technical expertise that supports premium bill rate work and high-value client delivery.
• Manage teams to ensure goals and benchmarks are met, including delivery of monthly financials, developing skills for career growth, and working within budget and time parameters.
• Manage client relationships through proactive communications, exceeding client expectations, timely client billings, and support with accounts receivable.
• Use technology needed for performance execution, ensure quality control procedures are followed by team members, and identify process improvement opportunities for client work and/or practice operations.
• Participate in mentoring, recruiting, retention, and team-building activities.
• Maintain professionalism, respect, and adherence to applicable regulations and professional ethics.
• Follow firm-wide and local office policies and procedures.
• Proactively develop relationships and communications with clients, staff, and internal stakeholders.
• Respond timely and accurately to internal team and client requests.
• Solicit internal experts across the organization to help address client challenges.
• Drive recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of new staff.
• Support development of the Real Estate CAS team, including defining service offerings, recruiting talent, and establishing operational infrastructure to support scalable growth.

Requirements

• BA required. MBA and/or CPA license a plus.
• Experience leading business development and sales initiatives.
• Proven ability to drive and lead corporate accounting processes and procedures, including cash management, AR/AP, month end close, payroll, and benefits.
• Experience with CAM reconciliations, tenant billbacks, and maintaining tenant ledgers.
• Strong GAAP experience, including hands-on controllership functions related to consolidations, GL close, and financial reporting.
• Strong Real Estate experience.
• Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Project).
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail; action-oriented (self-starter, team player, detail-oriented).
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• Significant knowledge of accounting and finance processes and functions, including strong understanding of financial statement preparation and analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Yardi, QuickBooks, NetSuite, R365, and Sage Intacct experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• A Total Rewards package that includes:
  • Generous PTO
  • Flexible work environment
  • Expanded parental leave
  • Extensive learning & development
  • Paid time off for employees to volunteer

Location

• Remote. Scheduled in-office presence may be required with notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.