Property Accounting Manager

Property Accounting Manager

Boston, MA (Hybrid)

About the Opportunity

A rapidly growing real estate investment and asset management firm is seeking a Property Accounting Manager to join its corporate accounting team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth organization that continues to expand its portfolio through acquisitions and strategic investments.

Reporting to senior finance leadership, this individual will oversee the accounting operations for a portfolio of real estate assets while helping to improve processes, mentor team members, and support the continued growth of the accounting function. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and enjoys working in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process for a portfolio of real estate properties.
• Review and prepare property-level financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure the accuracy of general ledger activity, journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, and intercompany transactions.
• Oversee CAM reconciliations, tenant billings, lease-related accounting, and reserve activity.
• Partner with Asset Management and Property Management teams to analyze operating results, explain variances, and improve financial performance.
• Review budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reporting while assisting with annual business planning.
• Coordinate annual audits and work directly with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Develop, document, and improve accounting processes and internal controls as the organization continues to scale.
• Mentor and review the work of junior accountants while helping build a high-performing accounting team.
• Participate in acquisitions, property transitions, and integration of newly acquired assets into the accounting environment.
• Assist with special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong focus on property or real estate accounting.
• Previous experience managing or mentoring staff is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and property accounting principles.
• Experience preparing financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting month-end close.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across Accounting, Asset Management, Operations, and executive leadership.
• Advanced Excel skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Yardi property management/accounting software.
• CPA or CPA-track is a plus.
• Experience supporting residential, industrial, multifamily, office, or mixed-use real estate portfolios.
• Experience working in a private equity-backed or institutional real estate environment is a plus.

Why Join?

• Join a high-growth real estate investment platform with an active acquisition strategy.
• Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership and have meaningful visibility across the organization.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with significant opportunity for career advancement.
• Diverse responsibilities with exposure to acquisitions, process improvements, and strategic initiatives.
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, comprehensive benefits, and a hybrid work schedule.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated accounting professional looking to take the next step into a leadership role within a growing real estate organization.