Real Estate Client Accounting - Manager

Overview

This role is with the Real Estate team in the Client Accounting Advisory practice. The position is hybrid/remote in nature: it is considered remote, meaning job duties do not need to be performed within proximity of a company office. 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, including responsibility for client execution and timely delivery of team members’ work product.
• Independently perform and assist with complex accounting services for clients.
• Lead global team efforts for client work and skill development; provide guidance and training on accounting principles and calculations.
• Handle client and internal stakeholder inquiries; understand industry and client challenges to propose solutions and improvements to business and client deliverables.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities to provide additional value to clients.
• Timely complete team-management duties, ensuring goals and benchmarks are met 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, including proactive communications, exceeding client expectations, completing client billings on time, and assisting with accounts receivable.
• Develop expertise in the technology necessary for performance execution.
• Ensure quality control procedures are executed and adhered to by all team members.
• Identify areas for process improvement for client work and/or practice operations.
• Participate in mentoring, recruiting, retention, and team-building activities.
• Maintain professional conduct and show respect to others.
• Follow regulations and professional ethics of the AICPA and the state society.
• Maintain appropriate 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 subject-matter experts 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 such as 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).
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities and effectively meet critical deadlines.
• Accuracy and attention to detail; action-oriented (self-starter, team player, detail-oriented).
• Significant knowledge of accounting and finance processes and functions, including strong understanding of financial statement preparation and analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Compensation & Benefits

This position includes a Total Rewards package with:

• Generous PTO
• Flexible work environment
• Expanded parental leave
• Extensive learning & development
• Paid time off for employees to volunteer

Location

Remote (does not require job duties to be performed within proximity of a company office location). Scheduled presence at a company office may be required for client work, team meetings, or trainings.