Senior Real Estate Accounting Manager

AIR Communities is one of the country's largest owners and operators of multifamily housing, managing high-quality communities across the country! At AIR, we value integrity, respect, collaboration, customer focus, and performance. These values are brought to life by our teammates, who are ultimately responsible for our success. When you join our team, you'll work alongside the most dedicated professionals in the industry and open the door to unlimited career opportunities.

We seek motivated professionals who excel in customer service, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you're inclined towards more challenging tasks and aspire to exceed expectations, our environment may align better with your ambitions, join us!

Where You Will Work

Our corporate office is located in the Denver Tech Center . Our office spans the top two floors of the building and features expansive views of the mountains and the downtown skyline.

AIR values relationships and the benefits from working side by side with teammates, therefore this position will be in-office 5 days a week to support operations.

Why AIR?

At AIR Communities, we're building more than apartment communities. We're building careers.

As a Blackstone portfolio company , AIR Communities combines the stability and resources of a globally recognized investment organization with the entrepreneurial environment of a growing real estate company. You'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, contribute meaningful work from day one, and gain exposure to a sophisticated real estate accounting environment.

What sets us apart

- Opportunity to grow your accounting career within a respected real estate organization
- Exposure to corporate accounting, debt management, financial reporting, and analysis
- Collaborative, supportive team culture focused on development and mentorship
- Fast-paced environment where your contributions matter
- Work alongside talented professionals who are passionate about excellence
- Strong focus on professional growth and continuous learning

Leadership & Team Development

- Lead a team of accountants, providing coaching, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Oversee staff management responsibilities, including hiring, training, evaluating performance, and handling promotions, terminations, or reassignments.
- Foster a collaborative and high‑performance team culture.

Accounting Oversight

- Manage accounting and financial analysis across areas such as auditing, budgeting, cost accounting, general ledger, program cost control, and scheduling.
- Lead complex Corporate Accounting functions, including accruals, debt, equity, cash flows, and real estate–specific accounting activities.
- Serve as a technical expert for advanced accounting matters, applying FASB guidelines, GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

Real Estate

- Ensure accurate treatment of real estate accounting, allocations, distributions, partner reporting, and consolidation considerations.
- Manage and oversee accounting processes related to property management, acquisitions, dispositions
- Process Improvement & Systems Expertise
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, and data quality.
- Communicate updated policies and procedures across the Accounting team and partner departments.
- Act as a subject matter expert in the enhancement and development of accounting systems and software.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

- Lead monthly and quarterly fluctuation analyses and prepare key deliverables for the Management team.
- Represent Real Estate Accounting as the primary contact for explaining results to FP&A, Operations Finance, and other business partners.
- Oversee preparation of financial schedules, supporting documentation, and management reporting packages.

SOX Compliance & Audit Management

- Perform SOX control procedures, including walkthroughs and the preparation of audit support for internal and external auditors.
- Manage the overall SOX process for assigned areas and serve as one of the key leads for the annual external audit cycle.

Work Environment

- This is an in-office position.

Ready to Build Your Career?

If you're looking for an opportunity to join a high-performing team, learn from talented professionals, and build a strong foundation for a long-term accounting career, we encourage you to apply.

At AIR Communities, we're looking for motivated individuals who are eager to grow, take on new challenges, and make a meaningful impact from day one.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.; CPA certification or CPA exam eligible, strongly preferred.; 6+ years of experience with complex accounting, GAAP and regulatory accounting, budgeting and financial management.; Proven success with managing a team of finance professionals through ambiguity while still driving results.; Prior experiencing working in Real Estate or Public Accounting (Big 4) industries is highly preferred.; Confident communicator with the level of maturity and presence necessary to influence senior executives and business leaders.; Thrives on driving innovation and change that will propel the business forward.; Consistently practices strategic thinking and nimble problem-solving tactics to stay ahead of business priorities