Accounting Manager

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

We’re partnering with a well-established real estate investment and property management organization to identify an Accounting Manager who enjoys leading people, improving processes, and building a collaborative team environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who leads with integrity, communicates effectively, and takes ownership while helping develop a high-performing accounting team.

Ideal Background

- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
- Experience within commercial or residential real estate, property management, or another multi-entity environment is highly preferred.
- Advanced Excel skills with experience using ERP or property accounting software.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Able to prioritize multiple deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Collaborative communicator who enjoys mentoring others, improving processes, and partnering across the business.

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Responsibilities

Supervise, coach, train, and develop a team of accountants and accounting support professionals.; Assist with workload planning, staffing, hiring, and onboarding of new team members.; Foster a collaborative, accountable, and service-oriented culture.; Monitor team performance and ensure critical accounting deadlines are met.; Review monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for a portfolio of real estate assets.; Review general ledger activity, bank reconciliations, cash management, and balance sheet reconciliations for accuracy and completeness.; Oversee cash distributions, funding requests, and other treasury-related activities.; Ensure timely processing of critical payments, including vendor invoices, debt service, taxes, and other significant obligations.; Review management fee calculations and intercompany or inter-property transactions.; Serve as an escalation point for accounting questions and client or operational requests.; Oversee the month-end close process for assigned portfolios.; Ensure financial reporting is accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule.; Partner with operations and leadership to resolve accounting issues and improve reporting processes.; Coordinate year-end reporting requirements, including tax reporting and audit support.; Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting activities.; Review operating expense recoveries and other annual reconciliations where applicable.; Ensure accounting systems are updated with approved budgets and other annual changes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.; Five or more years of progressive accounting experience, including experience reviewing financial statements and leading month-end close.; Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.; CPA or CPA-track is a plus.