What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Accountant position at CBIZ Talent and Compensation Solutions?
CBIZ Talent Solutions is assisting our client in their search for a Project Accountant in Manhattan. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing family office with a large real estate and development portfolio.
Position Summary:
The Project/Development Accountant will lead the financial accounting, reporting, and cost management of development projects from the ground through completion.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the full-cycle accounting for development projects; maintain job cost records.
- Prepare and maintain draw packages for financing, lenders, investors, and internal teams.
- Prepare project financial reports, including budget-to-actual analyses, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
- Support quarterly and year-end reporting requirements for investors and lenders.
- Assist with financial models
- Audit and tax processes for each project.
- Review budget changes, change orders, and cost-to-complete projections with development and construction managers
- Maintain compliance
- Develop best practices and implement process improvements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CPA-track preferred.
- 7 years of relevant experience in real estate development project accounting.
- Strong understanding of real estate project lifecycles, including development budgets, financing, and cost tracking.
- Proficiency in job cost accounting systems (e.g., Yardi, Timberline/Sage 300, or similar) and advanced Excel/modeling skills
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with project reporting and financial modeling tools a plus.
- Knowledge of percentage of completion preferred.
Salary range, DOE: $160-$200K.
For immediate consideration please send your resume with salary requirements to Tori Piechocniski at tori.piechocniski@cbiz.com with “Project Accountant NYC” as the Subject.
CBIZ Talent Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CBIZ Talent Solutions does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under the law.
Salary : $160,000 - $200,000