Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

As a key member of the Finance and Accounting team, the Real Estate Accountant is responsible for supporting the financial operations of residential land development and homebuilding activities. This position partners closely with Land Acquisition, Land Development, Construction, Purchasing, Sales, and Executive Leadership to ensure the accurate accounting, reporting, and analysis of project costs, inventories, and community performance.

The Real Estate Accountant plays a critical role in tracking the financial lifecycle of a community—from land acquisition and development through home construction and final closings. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced in managing complex project-based accounting within the homebuilding, real estate development, or construction industries.

• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for residential communities and development projects.
• Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and intercompany transactions.
• Assist with external audits, tax reporting, lender reporting requirements, and compliance initiatives.

• Track and account for land acquisition, entitlement, development, and infrastructure costs.
• Maintain accurate lot costing and inventory records in accordance with company policies and GAAP.
• Monitor construction-in-progress (CIP) accounts and coordinate project cost transfers as milestones are achieved.
• Review and analyze development budgets, cost-to-complete estimates, and project forecasts.
• Ensure development and construction costs are properly allocated across communities, phases, and lots.
• Assist in evaluating project profitability and identifying cost variances and financial risks.

• Partner with Operations and Construction teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting of project activity.
• Review home closing packages and related accounting transactions.
• Monitor community performance metrics, including gross margins, absorption rates, and inventory turnover.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making and operational planning.
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting processes for land development and homebuilding operations.

• Support the development and enhancement of accounting procedures, internal controls, and reporting processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and visibility into project financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 3–7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in homebuilding, real estate development, land development, construction, or project accounting strongly preferred.
• CPA certification or CPA-track candidate is a plus.

• Strong understanding of GAAP and project-based accounting principles.
• Knowledge of land development accounting, lot inventory accounting, and job cost accounting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling.
• Experience with ERP and accounting systems commonly used in the homebuilding industry.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.

This position offers the opportunity to work directly with leadership and operations teams on high-impact residential development projects. The Real Estate Accountant will gain exposure to all phases of the homebuilding process while helping drive financial performance, operational efficiency, and long-term growth across a dynamic and expanding portfolio of communities.