Accounting Manager
Our esteemed SelectLeaders client, a privately held and highly respected real estate investment firm, is seeking to add an accounting manager to lead property-level accounting, CAM / NNN reconciliations, and lender reporting across a portfolio of retail and office assets. This role works directly with ownership and third-party property managers in a lean, collaborative, fully in-office environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the monthly close process across multiple real estate entities
- Maintain accurate general ledgers for numerous property LLCs
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and all escrow accounts (TI / LC / reserves)
- Oversee AP / AR and collaborate with property managers on rent collections and operating expenses
- Ensure timely and accurate property-level financial data from third-party managers
- Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, including cash flow summaries
- Complete annual CAM / NNN reconciliations for multi-tenant retail and office properties
- Monitor property-level cash flow, reserve balances, and partner distribution schedules
- Prepare quarterly lender reporting packages and ensure covenant compliance
- Provide ownership with clean, timely reporting and financial visibility
- Recommend process improvements and optimize AppFolio structure and workflows
- Oversee budget variance reporting and support annual budgeting
- Coordinate with external CPA firm on tax preparation and annual filings
- Support property tax payments, insurance renewals, and other compliance items
- Maintain and improve the chart of accounts and accounting system (AppFolio preferred)
- Serve as liaison between accounting and property management teams
- Maintain audit-ready documentation and uphold general ledger integrity
Qualifications
Minimum 10+ years of accounting experience within real estateStrong background with retail and office propertiesCAM / NNN reconciliation experience requiredExperience with lender reporting strongly preferredHighly detail-oriented, organized, and accountableExcellent communication skills for interacting with principals and property managersFamily office experience encouragedThrives in a small, quiet, team-oriented office environmentExperience preparing comprehensive financial reporting packagesBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldAppFolio experience preferred but not required$110,000 - $130,000 a year