What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Steel Peak Properties?
Experience: 5–10 years in Real Estate Accounting
About Steel Peak
Steel Peak Properties is a rapidly growing real estate investment platform focused on acquiring and operating industrial outdoor storage (IOS) properties across the Western U.S. Our team combines institutional discipline with entrepreneurial execution, targeting high-conviction opportunities in compelling industrial markets such as San Diego, Phoenix, Denver, Salt Lake City, and Seattle. We are building a best-in-class operating platform to support continued portfolio growth, new capital and JV structures, and scalable investor reporting.
Position Overview
Steel Peak is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to oversee all accounting functions across our investment entities and operating platform. This role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financials, managing cash and credit facilities, supporting investor reporting, and coordinating with our external CPA and capital partners. You’ll work closely with senior leadership to implement scalable accounting systems, improve reporting efficiency, and ensure compliance across multiple entities and partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly P&L and Balance Sheets for each JV entity as well as the operating company
- Manage accounts payable (AP) and vendor payment processes
- Perform bank reconciliations and oversee the integrity of financial records across entities
- Set up and maintain bank accounts for new acquisitions and entities
- Administer line of credit draws and repayments
- Prepare and execute investor distributions
- Liaise with external CPA for preparation of K-1s, tax returns, and audits
- Support development of cash flow tracking, forecasting, and reporting tools
- Implement and enhance accounting systems and processes as the platform scales
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred but not required)
- 5–10 years of accounting experience with a focus on real estate investments, development, or fund accounting
- Strong understanding of multi-entity structures, intercompany accounting, and JV reporting
- Experience with QuickBooks Online, AppFolio, Yardi, or similar systems
- Comfortable operating in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment
- High attention to detail with strong organizational and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Why Steel Peak
- Join a high-growth platform dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the Industrial Outdoor Storage sector
- Work directly with executive leadership on portfolio-level decisions
- Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and benefits
- Opportunity to build scalable processes and grow into a Controller role as the firm expands
Steel Peak Values
- Risk: Take risks but make sure that they are the right risks
- Growth: Do not fear failing but fear stagnation
- Honesty: Radical transparency
- Humility: No ego amigos
- Empowerment: To reach our highest potential personally and professionally
- Fun: We're here to make money and have fun and that’s in no particular order
To Apply
Please submit an online application at https://wkf.ms/4aPE6a9