Accounting Services Manager – Private Equity, Real Estate

Responsibilities

• Serve clients engaged in real estate development, commercial and residential rental operations, and other real estate investment activities, including complex multi-entity ownership structures.
• Lead the onboarding of new client engagements, including evaluating accounting records, identifying accounting issues, and implementing accounting and reporting best practices.
• Work directly with clients, property managers, and other third parties to obtain, review, and reconcile financial records and supporting documentation.
• Establish Quick Books Online and Quick Books Desktop files, including chart of accounts design, entity structures, account mapping, and financial reporting packages.
• Analyze and reconcile general ledger activity, balance sheet accounts, intercompany transactions, and adjusting journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements for parent entities and multiple subsidiaries on a GAAP or tax basis, ensuring timely monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
• Advise clients on accounting matters, process improvements, and best practices to enhance reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Manage multiple client engagements and deadlines while delivering exceptional client service.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to junior staff.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in public accounting or outsourced accounting services.
• Significant experience serving real estate developers, commercial and residential property owners, real estate investment groups, and related real estate entities.
• Advanced proficiency in Quick Books Online and Quick Books Desktop, including company setup, account mapping, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience onboarding new clients, reviewing and cleaning up accounting records, and implementing accounting processes and reporting procedures.
• Strong knowledge of consolidated financial reporting, intercompany transactions, and complex multi-entity structures.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.