Manager, Accounting

This is a rare opportunity to own accounting end-to-end for a flagship mixed-use development project — Little River, just north of Miami — from day-to-day operations through executive-level reporting. The Accounting Manager is responsible for the general accounting operations for the project, including day-to-day accounting, monthly close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and compliance

This role includes property- and tenant-level accounting, development fee tracking, tax compliance, payroll processing, and systems management (Yardi and related platforms). The Accounting Manager will partner closely with the Miami-based property management and operational team while working face-to-face with the Chicago-based AJ accounting team, lead financial discussions with executives, support audits, and act as a resource for property managers and the investments team.

We are looking for a problem solver with an ownership mindset who embraces change and drives process improvement

• Oversee/manage payroll, reimbursements, and related journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Manage and drive the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Prepare and review monthly financial reports and lead P&L discussions
• Handle cash reconciliations and deposits; maintain accurate AR/AP records in Yardi
• Coordinate with local authorities for sales tax filings, utility accounts, and compliance
• Continuously improve accounting processes and internal controls

• Oversee/manage day-to-day financial operations for assigned portfolio of operating properties and development projects
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable processing, including tenant charges, lease setup, property management fee calculation, and vendor payments
• Calculate and invoice development fees, property management fees, and CAM reconciliations
• Manage Yardi data for assigned project, ensuring accuracy of tenant, lease, and financial information in coordination with the in-house Yardi Administrator
• Partner with property manager to provide financial guidance and resolve accounting-related questions (rent, tenant charges, etc.)
• Handle move-in/move-out accounting, including security deposit returns
• Partner with Investments Team to update investment model