Accounting Manager, Commercial

Responsibilities

The Manager role will work with the Commercial Accounting group. The Commercial Accounting group is responsible for the daily accounting operations of Related’s commercial portfolio which covers retail, office, condominium, hotel, restaurant and experiences areas. The group’s responsibilities include internal and external management reporting, debt and partner compliance as well as interacting with the operations team, lease administration, treasury and information technology.

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight and preparation of financial reporting, daily and period-end accounting activities, performing general ledger financial analysis, cash management, cash flow analysis, assisting with preparing financial items, preparing annual year-end projections, and analyzing monthly and year-to-date budget variances for retail and hospitality assets in West Palm Beach. This position will collaborate with the finance team and senior leaders to produce a variety of high quality, monthly and quarterly reports that are used company wide for reporting, analysis and planning.

The ideal candidate is a highly entrepreneurial and self‑motivated person who thrives in a dynamic work environment and demonstrates a flexible and adaptable work style that responds quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines. The Accounting Manager will report to the Controller, have oversight of a senior accountant and will be based in our West Palm Beach office.

• Assist in the daily accounting for the various activities and transactions
• Review and analyze the general ledger, financial statements and prepare appropriate accrual and adjusting journal entries in accordance with GAAP
• Review monthly bank reconciliations
• Prepare financial statement analysis for management and partners on a GAAP basis
• Collaborate with controller and business executives on monthly cash flow forecasting
• Prepare detailed monthly, quarterly and year‑end work paper packages from posted journal entries and general ledger analysis
• Assist in the preparation of annual audited financial statements on a GAAP basis
• Assist with preparation of yearly budgets and quarterly forecasting
• Create reporting templates, formulate analysis using applications such as Excel, Yardi and JD Edwards accounting software and participate in various business process/technology integration initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of real estate experience, CPA preferred
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/accounting theory
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Strong analytical ability
• Mature professional with sound judgement and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with standard suite of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
• Knowledge of JD Edwards a plus
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work independently with attention to details

• Personalized Health Care:
  Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options;
  Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Benefits:
  
  Competitive salary and incentive packages; matching 401(k); FSAs and HSA; employer‑paid life and AD&D insurance; paid leave & disability programs
• Social Wellness: 19+ days of PTO; mental health counseling & resources; fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance; volunteer days and donation matching
• Career Development:
  Learning & training programs; tuition & certification reimbursement; internal advancement opportunities

Related Ross is transforming urban life in West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County, creating opportunity for all who live and work here. For over two decades, the company has worked to develop dynamic neighborhoods that are innovative, vibrant and inclusive. With completed, in development and planned properties in West Palm Beach and new development activity emerging in Palm Beach County, Related Ross is making long‑term investments to transform and support local communities and build growth in the region.

Related Ross is a West Palm Beach‑based organization that recently emerged as an independent entity from within Related Companies. Formed in 1972, Related Companies is the most prominent privately‑owned…