Accounting Manager

Position Overview

The Accounting Manager will serve as the lead accounting and finance professional for a portfolio of residential land development projects. This individual will oversee accounting activities across multiple single-purpose entities (SPEs), manage relationships with lenders and third-party accounting providers, and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will have experience in residential construction, homebuilding, land development, or a similarly inventory-driven industry such as manufacturing. Success in this role requires someone who is highly organized, self-directed, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a hands-on environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial & Accounting Management

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting for approximately 10 single-purpose entities (SPEs), each tied to a specific residential development project.
• Review monthly financial statements prepared by outsourced accounting partners and ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely close processes.
• Manage general ledger activity, account reconciliations, inventory accounting, accruals, and project cost tracking.
• Coordinate closely with external CPA firms and accounting service providers to support financial reporting and audits.
• Ensure proper accounting treatment for land development costs, inventory, lot sales, construction costs, and project profitability.

Construction Loan & Lender Administration

• Serve as the primary point of contact for banking and lending relationships.
• Manage construction and development loan reporting requirements across multiple projects.
• Coordinate loan draws, lender deliverables, progress reports, covenant reporting, and borrowing base documentation.
• Monitor project financing activities, loan balances, and compliance requirements.

Operational Support

• Partner directly with ownership on financial planning, project performance, and strategic initiatives.
• Evaluate current accounting processes and recommend operational improvements.
• Help determine the long-term accounting structure, including potential future in-house accounting hires.
• Assist with implementation and optimization of accounting systems and reporting tools.
• Support project teams with financial information related to ongoing development and homebuilding activities.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5 years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, financial statements, and reconciliations.
• Experience managing multiple entities or business units.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact directly with lenders, CPAs, ownership, and external partners.
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently and manage priorities without significant oversight.

Preferred

• Accounting experience within:
• Residential construction
• Homebuilding
• Land development
• Real estate development
• Manufacturing or inventory-based industries
• Experience with construction loans, loan draws, lender reporting, and project accounting.
• CPA designation or CPA-track experience.
• Experience working with outsourced accounting providers.
• Experience with Sage, SharePoint, or project accounting software.