Real Estate (Construction) Client Accounting - Manager

Overview

This role supports the organization’s Real Estate team within the Client Accounting Advisory practice.

The organization operates as 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, ensuring 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 skills development, including guidance and training on accounting principles and calculations
• Handle inquiries from clients and/or internal stakeholders
• Understand the industry and client challenges to provide solutions and improvements to business processes and client deliverables
• Identify cross-selling opportunities to provide value to clients
• Lead complex client engagements for general contractors, specialty trade contractors, and construction management firms, ensuring exceptional client service and engagement profitability
• Advise clients on construction-specific accounting matters, including:
  • Revenue recognition
  • Work-in-process (WIP) reporting
  • Job costing
  • Change orders
  • Retainage
  • Claims
  • Project forecasting
• 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
• Manage team deliverables and ensure goals and benchmarks for performance and execution are met (e.g., delivering monthly financials, developing skills for career growth, working within budget and time parameters)
• Manage clients and maintain client relationships, including proactive communications, exceeding client expectations, completing client billings timely, and supporting accounts receivable management
• Develop expertise in the technology necessary for performance execution
• Ensure quality control procedures are executed and adhered to by all team members
• Identify process improvement opportunities for client work and/or practice operations
• Participate in mentoring, recruiting, retention, and team-building activities
• Conduct work professionally with respect for others
• Follow applicable 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 provide timely, accurate 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 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)
• 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

• 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 and development
• Paid time off for employees to volunteer

Location

Remote (considered remote; scheduled notice may be provided for presence at an office for client work, team meetings, or trainings).