Accounting Manager

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

We’re partnering with a well-established real estate investment and property management organization to identify an Accounting Manager who enjoys leading people, improving processes, and building a collaborative team environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who leads with integrity, communicates effectively, and takes ownership while helping develop a high-performing accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

Supervise, coach, train, and develop a team of accountants and accounting support professionals.

Assist with workload planning, staffing, hiring, and onboarding of new team members.

Foster a collaborative, accountable, and service-oriented culture.

Monitor team performance and ensure critical accounting deadlines are met.

Accounting Oversight

Review monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for a portfolio of real estate assets.

Review general ledger activity, bank reconciliations, cash management, and balance sheet reconciliations for accuracy and completeness.

Oversee cash distributions, funding requests, and other treasury-related activities.

Ensure timely processing of critical payments, including vendor invoices, debt service, taxes, and other significant obligations.

Review management fee calculations and intercompany or inter-property transactions.

Serve as an escalation point for accounting questions and client or operational requests.

Month-End & Financial Reporting

Oversee the month-end close process for assigned portfolios.

Ensure financial reporting is accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule.

Partner with operations and leadership to resolve accounting issues and improve reporting processes.

Annual Responsibilities

Coordinate year-end reporting requirements, including tax reporting and audit support.

Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting activities.

Review operating expense recoveries and other annual reconciliations where applicable.

Ensure accounting systems are updated with approved budgets and other annual changes.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

Five or more years of progressive accounting experience, including experience reviewing financial statements and leading month-end close.

Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

CPA or CPA-track is a plus.

Ideal Background

Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.

Experience within commercial or residential real estate, property management, or another multi-entity environment is highly preferred.

Advanced Excel skills with experience using ERP or property accounting software.

Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Able to prioritize multiple deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Collaborative communicator who enjoys mentoring others, improving processes, and partnering across the business.