Property Accounting Manager

Fogelman is a nationally recognized, fully integrated multifamily real estate company that invests in and manages apartment communities, backed by six decades of experience, dynamic associates, and expert leadership. Our collaborative culture has earned us recognition asthe #2 ranked

Best Places to Work in Multifamily for 2026. With teamwork, experience, and expertise at the core of who we are, we create welcoming communities for thousands of residents while building trusted relationships and durable value for our partners, investors, and associates.

The Property Accounting Manager is responsible for supervising a team of property accountants and overseeing the financial operations of a portfolio of multifamily properties, ensuring accurate accounting, financial reporting, and compliance with regulatory requirements. The role will work closely with property management teams, property owners and clients, and senior leadership to maintain effective financial controls and monthly closing processes. The Property Accounting Manager will also contribute to the overall success of the property accounting department.

• Team Leadership and Development:
  • Supervise and mentor a team of property accountants, providing guidance on accounting processes, policies, and career development.
  • Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and ensure appropriate training for team members to maintain high-performance standards.
  • Coordinate work schedules and manage staff assignments to ensure timely completion of all accounting tasks.
  • Provides leadership to the assigned area’s accounting group by interviewing, hiring, orienting, and training team members, and by managing their performance in accordance with the Company’s established policies and procedures.
• Property Management
  
  Collaboration:
  
  
  • Serve as a primary accounting contact and financial business partner for property managers, regional leaders, asset managers, clients, and senior leadership within the assigned portfolio.
  • Provide accounting support to property management teams to help resolve financial discrepancies, ensure accurate reporting, and optimize financial performance.
• Financial Reporting, Close, and Technical Accounting:
  • Assess complex or unusual accounting transactions and determine appropriate treatment in accordance with GAAP, company policy, management agreements, and applicable property requirements.
  • Perform detailed reviews of journal entries, general ledger activity, balance sheet and bank reconciliations, accruals, reclasses, financial statements, and other closing documentation.
  • Provide accounting support and guidance on real estate transactions such as refinances, insurance claims, and capital improvement projects.
  • Lead and oversee monthly and year-end close activities for assigned properties, ensuring financial statements and supporting schedules are accurate, complete, and delivered on time.
  • Ensures the timely completion and distribution of financial reports to clients and key business leaders, assists in resolving discrepancies and variances in actuals-to-budget, and responds to client requests, questions, and issues related to the on-going financial performance of properties within the assigned area.
• Cash Management:
  • Oversee cash operations for assigned properties, including cash disbursements, deposits, wire transfers, and bank reconciliations.
  • Ensure efficient cash flow management to meet property-level operational needs, including tenant payments, vendor invoices, and debt obligations.
• Internal Controls and Compliance:
  • Assist in developing and enforcing internal control procedures to ensure accurate financial data and safeguard company assets.
  • Support audits by providing documentation and…