Accounting Manager

Overview

Lessen is the tech-enabled, end-to-end property service provider that is transforming how commercial and residential real estate services are delivered and managed sen’s technology platform provides data-driven insights that unlock key growth opportunities for the entire real estate ecosystem—including investors, owners, managers, and service providers. The company leverages a network of over 30,000 vetted, qualified vendors (Lessen Affiliates) serving clients with over 1 million properties and completing more than a million work orders annually across an expanding range of services.

Lessen, LLC is a venture-backed, privately held company with offices in Scottsdale and Chicago.

• The Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing key accounting functions with a strong focus on revenue recognition, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Serve as a hands-on contributor responsible for preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition guidance.
• Establish, develop and improve internal controls and procedures for accounting transactions and budget preparation.
• Manage and oversee the month-end and year-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries within the ERP system.
• Lead revenue accounting processes in accordance with ASC 606, including contract review, revenue recognition analysis, and related reconciliations.
• Maintain and review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Support internal and external audit requests and assist with preparation of audit schedules and documentation.
• Assist with the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and strengthening internal controls.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, and other business teams to support accounting-related initiatives and projects.
• Assist with ad hoc reporting, technical accounting research, and special projects as needed.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and oversight to one direct report, as applicable.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies and procedures.
• Support ERP system enhancements, implementations, and process optimization initiatives.

You Should Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience required
• Previous experience managing or mentoring accounting staff preferred
• Strong understanding and practical application of ASC 606 revenue recognition guidance required
• Experience working within an ERP system required;
  Net Suite experience strongly preferred
• Public accounting experience is a plus

Skills and Abilities

Required:

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience managing full-cycle month-end close processes
• Ability to prepare and post complex journal entries and reconciliations
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Hands-on, team-oriented mindset with willingness to support operational accounting activities as needed
• High attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred:

• Net Suite experience
• Experience in high-growth or fast-paced environments
• Experience supporting audits and technical accounting matters

• Competitive compensation
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability options
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Paid vacation, federal and floating holidays
• Maternity/Paternity Pay
• Career advancement opportunities
• All the tools you ll need to be successful