Real Estate Client Accounting - Manager

Overview

This organization is seeking a Manager to join the Real Estate team in its Client Accounting Advisory practice.

This role is considered remote. While remote work does not require performing job duties within proximity of a local office, remote employees may be required to be present at an office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings. Most professionals are located within a commutable distance to an office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Real Estate accounting team; responsible for client execution and timely delivery of client work products.
• Independently perform and assist with complex accounting services for clients.
• Lead a global team with client work and develop skills by providing guidance and training on accounting principles and calculations.
• Handle inquiries from clients and/or internal stakeholders; understand industry and client challenges to provide solutions and improvements to business processes and client deliverables.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities to provide additional value to clients.
• Complete duties associated with managing teams, including ensuring goals and benchmarks for performance and execution of client work (e.g., delivering monthly financials, developing skills for career growth, and working within budget and time parameters).
• Manage client relationships by completing proactive communications, exceeding client expectations, completing client billings timely, and assisting with managing accounts receivable.
• Develop expertise in the use of all technology necessary for performance execution; ensure quality control procedures are executed and adhered to by team members.
• Identify areas for process improvement for client work and/or practice operations.
• Participate in mentoring, recruiting, retention, and team-building activities.
• Maintain professionalism and show respect to others.
• Follow AICPA and state society regulations and professional ethics.
• Maintain appropriate compliance with firm-wide and local office policies and procedures.
• Proactively develop relationships and maintain proactive communications with clients, staff, and internal stakeholders.
• Respond timely and accurately to internal team and client requests.
• Solicit internal experts across the organization to assist in providing solutions for client challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA and/or CPA license a plus.
• 3+ years of Real Estate industry experience.
• Proven ability to drive and lead corporate accounting processes and procedures, including cash management, AR/AP, month-end close, payroll, and benefits.
• Strong GAAP experience, including hands-on experience performing 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).
• QuickBooks, NetSuite, Yardi, and Sage Intacct experience preferred.
• 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; strong understanding of financial statement preparation and analysis.

Compensation & Benefits

This organization offers 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 (no requirement to perform job duties within proximity of an office). Remote employees may be required to be present at an office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.