Accounting Manager

Job description:

A boutique real estate firm specializing in commercial and residential assets is seeking an Accounting Manager to join its growing team. This position offers the opportunity to advance within a fast-paced, exciting company with assets and upcoming developments across DTLA, West Hollywood, Hollywood, Echo Park, and Long Beach.

Reports To: Controller

Position Summary: The Accounting Manager supports the Controller in overseeing the accounting and financial operations of a real estate portfolio. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, assisting with budgeting and forecasting, and managing day-to-day property accounting activities. The Assistant Controller works closely with property management, ownership, and external partners to ensure timely and accurate financial information.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Assist in the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for multiple properties and entities
• Ensure accuracy of general ledger entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Review and approve journal entries, bank reconciliations, and accruals
• Support year-end close, audits, and tax preparation processes
• Property Accounting Oversight
• Oversee property-level accounting including rent rolls, CAM reconciliations, operating expenses, and revenue recognition
• Review and analyze variance reports comparing actual results to budget
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company accounting policies
• Ensure timely and accurate tax payments and other entity-specific obligations
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Assist in the preparation of annual operating budgets and periodic forecasts
• Monitor budget performance and identify trends or risks
• Work with property management teams to understand operational drivers affecting financial performance

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Help maintain and improve internal controls and accounting procedures
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency
• Assist with optimization of property management and accounting software Leadership & Collaboration
• Act as a liaison between accounting, property management, and ownership groups
• Provide timely responses to ownership, lender, and investor inquiries

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred 4+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2–3 years in property or real estate accounting
• Experience with multi-entity and multi-property accounting structures
• Technical Skills
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting principles
• Proficiency in property management/accounting software (e.g., AppFolio, Yardi, or similar)

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with commercial, multifamily, and/or mixed-use portfolios
• Familiarity with investor reporting, distributions, and partnership accounting
• Knowledge of CAM reconciliations, tax coordination, and lender reporting

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Pay:  $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person