Accounting Manager - Commercial Real Estate

Come Join the Kitson & Partners Team!

Kitson & Partners, developers of Babcock Ranch, America’s first solar-powered town, has an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Accounting Manager - Commercial Real Estate for our Palm Beach Gardens, FL location.

This isn’t just a "review and sign-off" position. You will be the engine behind our commercial business entities, working closely with the Vice President of Financial Accounting and site operators to ensure every transaction is precise and every deadline is met.

What You’ll Do:

• the monthly closing process, ensuring balance sheets are reconciled and monthly financial packages are board-ready.
• Manage job costs, fixed assets, and complex CAM reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy.
• Oversee debt roll-forwards and ensure we stay ahead of all financial covenants.
• Manage and mentor dedicated staff while acting as a key partner to our commercial development and property management teams.
• Identify gaps in current processes and implement smarter, more efficient internal controls.
• Drive to ensure monthly closing process is completed timely and accurately including the preparation and posting of entries, monthly review and sign-off on balance sheet reconciliations and preparation of monthly financial statements/variance reports for each property.
• Review of job costs to fixed assets reports monthly with completed reconciliations to ensure all transactions are posted correctly and schedules agree. Follow up and resolution of all variances within our internal control timelines.
• Allocations of indirect costs to projects including insurance.
• Active participant in monthly preclosing meetings with team and with commercial real estate operators (commercial development and property management) to ensure all transactions are identified and then follow-up to ensure transactions are completed and reviewed as necessary.

Who You Are:

• A "Working Manager": You lead by example and aren't afraid to dive into the general ledger when needed.
• CRE Expert: You understand the nuances of indirect cost allocations, insurance, and commercial property operations.
• Deadline Driven: You thrive in a fast-paced environment where "timely" and "accurate" are the standard.
• Strategic Thinker: You look beyond the spreadsheet to improve workflows and organizational measures.

Skill Sets:

• Conscientious, detail-oriented, self-starter, intellectually curious and able to produce accurate results and reports with the ability to effectively multitask.
• Strong interpersonal communication and ability to work across departments and teams with goal of building collaborative relationships both within and external to the accounting department.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and mentor teams.
• Cognizant of situations where supervisors need to become involved.
• Strong time management and analytical skills.
• Self-starter with problem solving skills and a proactive approach to tasks and projects.
• Ability to work independently, plan and take initiative to accomplish objectives in a timely manner with minimal supervision.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting, CPA or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Board understanding of US GAAP and application with experience in financial statement preparation.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft office and accounting software/databases.
• Minimum 6 years’ related experience and/or training; preferably in commercial construction or commercial real estate.
• Knowledge of Yardi a plus, experience with large ERP package (Sage, NetSuite, GP, etc.).

Ready to Lead?

Submit your resume with salary expectation today to join a team that values precision, transparency, and professional growth.

Compensation and benefits We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, an exciting opportunity, and the chance to grow and contribute to an energetic, collaborative team. To apply, please submit your resume with salary expectations. Resumes submitted with salary requirements will have first consideration.

This role is not a remote working position and requires working in the office Monday – Friday each week.

Candidates meeting these qualifications should apply online. We maintain a Drug Free / Smoke Free Workplace and perform reference checks and background screening. / EOE.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person