Real Estate Client Accounting - Senior Manager

Overview

This role is for a Senior Manager to join the Real Estate team within the Client Accounting Advisory practice.

This position is hybrid-remote. While the role is considered remote and does not require job duties to be performed within proximity of an office location, remote employees may be required to be present at an office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.

The Client Accounting Advisory team provides accounting, advisory, and technology services, including:

• Maintaining books and records
• Financial statement close management and reporting
• Assistance with state and local tax filings
• Virtual controller/CFO services
• Accounting technology solution development

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Real Estate accounting team, ensuring timely delivery of client work product by team members
• Independently perform and assist with complex accounting services for clients
• Lead a global team 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 operations and client deliverables
• Identify cross-selling opportunities to provide 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
• Play a strategic role in the sales cycle and business development efforts by providing subject matter expertise and client-facing insights
• Identify and execute internal upselling and cross-selling opportunities based on deep understanding of service offerings and client needs
• Demonstrate advanced, specialized technical expertise that supports premium bill rates and high-value client delivery
• Timely complete duties associated with managing teams, including ensuring goals and benchmarks are met (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, timely completion of client billings, and support with managing accounts receivable
• Develop expertise in technology needed 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 respect for others
• Follow regulations and professional ethics of the AICPA and the state society
• Maintain appropriate compliance with all firm-wide and local office policies and procedures
• Proactively develop relationships and maintain 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
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of new staff to foster a technically proficient, high-performing team
• Support development of the Real Estate CAS team, including defining service offerings, recruiting top 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, such as 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
• Proficient 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)
• Must be able 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 preferred

Compensation & Benefits

A robust Total Rewards package is available, including:

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

Location

Remote position. While duties do not require performance within proximity of an office location, remote employees may be required to be present at an office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.