Real Estate Development Accounting Manager

Michelle Espejo with Robert Half Financial Services is recruiting for an Accounting Manager at a Well-Established Real Estate firm. This is a full-time permanent role based in Berkeley with a Hybrid schedule.

This is your chance to step into a high-impact role at a company known for turning complex sites into vibrant, mixed-use communities. Every project is different, offering variety, visibility, and the opportunity to shape real change.

You’ll own the numbers on major developments, work alongside sharp, collaborative teams, and play a key role in driving process improvements. If you're looking for stability, challenge, and the chance to grow with a team that truly values your ideas, this is it.

Responsibilities

• Manage job cost accounting and enforce budget controls
• Lead monthly cost meetings and support project cash flow planning
• Collaborate with project teams to forecast funding needs and manage closeouts
• Review contracts and ensure compliance with internal policies
• Drive process improvements and improve reporting tools
• Prepare audit materials and support annual budgets and forecasts
• Handle vendor setup, accruals, and cost reallocations

 *Contact Michelle Espejo via LinkedIn or email for additional info and immediate consideration. 

• 8 years in real estate development accounting
• Leadership experience and a proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Familiarity with multi-year development projects and POC accounting
• Strong Excel skills; Yardi Voyager a big plus
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Sharp attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a team-first attitude

Interested or even just curious? Reach out to Michelle Espejo via LinkedIn or email for fastest consideration. I recruit for similar roles and am happy to connect, whether you're actively looking or open to hearing about what’s out there.

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