Real Estate Client Accounting - Manager

Overview

This role is part of the Real Estate team within the Client Accounting Advisory practice. The organization is seeking a Manager to lead and oversee Real Estate accounting engagements, including team leadership, client delivery, and support for practice operations.

This is a hybrid firm. While this position is considered remote, remote employees may be required 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; ensure timely delivery of client work products by team members
• Independently perform and assist with complex accounting services for clients
• Lead a global team with client work and developing skills, providing guidance and training on accounting principles and calculations
• Handle client and internal stakeholder inquiries; understand industry and client challenges to provide solutions and improvements to business and client deliverables
• Identify and pursue cross-selling opportunities to provide value to clients
• Complete duties associated with managing teams, including ensuring team goals and benchmarks are met for performance and execution of client work (e.g., delivering monthly financials, developing skills for career growth, working within budget and time parameters)
• Manage clients and develop/maintain client relationships, including proactive communications, exceeding clients’ expectations, timely completion of client billings, and assisting with accounts receivable management
• Develop expertise in the technology necessary for performance execution
• Ensure quality control procedures are executed and adhered to by team members
• Identify process improvement opportunities for client work and/or practice operations
• Participate in mentoring, recruiting, retention, and team-building activities
• Maintain professional conduct and respect for others
• Follow AICPA regulations and professional ethics, as well as state society requirements
• Maintain compliance with firm-wide and local office policies and procedures
• Proactively develop relationships and provide proactive communications with clients, staff, and internal stakeholders
• Respond timely and accurately to internal team and client requests
• Solicit internal experts across the firm to help provide solutions for client challenges

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 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 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)
• Significant knowledge of accounting and finance processes and functions, including strong understanding of financial statement preparation and analysis
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA and/or CPA license
• QuickBooks, NetSuite, Yardi, and Sage Intacct experience

Compensation & Benefits

The 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 duties within proximity of an office location). Scheduled notice may be required for client work, team meetings, or trainings at a company office.