Accounting Manager

About the job:

About Coastline Equity

Coastline Equity is a Southern California based real estate advisory and property management firm with over 50 years of experience managing diverse portfolios for corporations, individuals, and families. We specialize in maximizing long-term value and providing strategic stewardship for generational real estate assets.

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and lead a small team supporting a growing real estate portfolio.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in accounting and property management who is ready to take ownership of financial operations and grow into broader leadership responsibilities over time.

What You’ll Do:

Team Leadership

• Manage and develop a team of 3 (AP, AR, Accounting Lead)
• Set daily priorities and ensure alignment across the team
• Provide coaching, accountability, and performance oversight

Accounting Operations

• Oversee AP and AR processes and ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Own the month-end close process (target approximately 5 business days)
• Review and manage bank reconciliations and financial reporting

Trust and Property Accounting

• Ensure compliance with trust accounting standards, including no commingling of funds
• Oversee financials across approximately 75 entities and properties
• Support client communications related to distributions and reporting

Financial Oversight

• Monitor cash flow across the management company
• Partner with external CPAs on reporting and audits

Qualifications:

Required

• 3 to 7 years of accounting experience
• Prior people management experience
• Experience with multi-entity or property management accounting
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience owning or heavily contributing to month-end close

Preferred

• Experience in real estate or property management
• Familiarity with AppFolio, Yardi, or similar systems
• Exposure to trust accounting or DRE guidelines
• Experience with CAM reconciliations

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary: $100,000 to $110,000
• Medical, dental, vision (50% covered)
• 401(k) with 3% contribution
• Profit-sharing bonus
• Long-term disability and life benefits

Location:

• Onsite in Gardena, CA
• Office relocating to San Pedro, CA
• 5 days per week in office

Additional Job Application Terms

The range reflects both mid-level and senior experience. Compensation decisions factor in skills, experience, and market conditions. Benefits include full medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and equity. Three company-wide events per year in San Francisco.

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We’re committed to making our hiring process as smooth and timely as possible, and we understand that waiting to hear back can add to the anticipation. If you’re a potential fit, our team will reach out within two weeks to progress you to the next stage. If you don’t hear from us in that time, we encourage you to explore other opportunities with our team in the future, and we wish you the very best in your job search.