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Accounting & Finance Manager

Sanford Rose Associates - JFSPartners
Ferndale, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/1/2026
Finance & Accounting Manager – Real Estate

Company Description

Our client is a growing, privately held real estate organization in Metro Detroit seeking a hands-on Finance & Accounting Manager to take ownership of its accounting and financial reporting function. This is an opportunity to work closely with leadership, improve processes and controls, and help build the financial infrastructure needed to support continued growth.

Job Type

Full-Time, Permanent

Location:

Metro Detroit, MI

Work Schedule

Primarily onsite with some flexibility

Hours

Standard full-time business hours

Compensation

$70,000–$100,000 annually, based on experience

Benefits

Benefits information available during the interview process

Responsibilities

  • Oversee full-cycle accounting across multiple entities
  • Own month-end close and financial reporting
  • Manage account reconciliations and intercompany activity
  • Maintain debt, fixed-asset and other supporting financial schedules
  • Prepare and maintain cash-flow forecasts
  • Monitor operating and project-related cash requirements
  • Analyze costs, budgets and financial performance
  • Identify variances and areas of financial risk
  • Improve accounting procedures, internal controls and reporting processes
  • Identify opportunities to automate and streamline accounting activities
  • Partner with leadership and operations to support financial decision-making
  • Coordinate year-end reporting and tax preparation with external partners

Qualifications

  • 3 years of hands-on accounting and finance experience
  • Strong full-cycle accounting and month-end close experience
  • Strong QuickBooks Online and Excel skills
  • Experience with multi-entity accounting, budgeting and cash-flow forecasting
  • Real estate, property management, homebuilding or construction accounting experience strongly preferred
  • Job costing and property-level accounting experience preferred
  • Highly detail-oriented, proactive and comfortable taking ownership
  • Ability to thrive in a smaller, entrepreneurial and fast-moving environment
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred
  • CPA or CMA helpful but not required

Additional Information

This is a hands-on role for someone who wants to do more than maintain the books. The successful candidate will help strengthen reporting, improve processes and controls, provide greater visibility into cash flow and financial performance, and work closely with leadership as the organization grows.

At Sanford Rose Associates - JFSPartners, we specialize in Finance & Accounting, Legal, and Information Technology recruitment, dedicated to helping professionals like you discover the perfect career opportunities. With a track record of assisting thousands of professionals nationwide, we are prepared to leverage our expertise on your behalf. Partnering with us means gaining access to serious candidates, minimizing hiring errors, and helping you hire top-tier talent, all while navigating the hiring process with confidence. We understand the significance of finding the ideal role and aligning with an organization that shares your values.

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Salary : $70,000 - $100,000

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