GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential. We’re partnering with a well-established real estate investment and property management organization to identify an Accounting Manager who enjoys leading people, improving processes, and building a collaborative team environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who leads with integrity, communicates effectively, and takes ownership while helping develop a high-performing accounting team. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management • Supervise, coach, train, and develop a team of accountants and accounting support professionals. • Assist with workload planning, staffing, hiring, and onboarding of new team members. • Foster a collaborative, accountable, and service-oriented culture. • Monitor team performance and ensure critical accounting deadlines are met. Accounting Oversight • Review monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for a portfolio of real estate assets. • Review general ledger activity, bank reconciliations, cash management, and balance sheet reconciliations for accuracy and completeness. • Oversee cash distributions, funding requests, and other treasury-related activities. • Ensure timely processing of critical payments, including vendor invoices, debt service, taxes, and other significant obligations. • Review management fee calculations and intercompany or inter-property transactions. • Serve as an escalation point for accounting questions and client or operational requests. Month-End & Financial Reporting • Oversee the month-end close process for assigned portfolios. • Ensure financial reporting is accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule. • Partner with operations and leadership to resolve accounting issues and improve reporting processes. Annual Responsibilities • Coordinate year-end reporting requirements, including tax reporting and audit support. • Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting activities. • Review operating expense recoveries and other annual reconciliations where applicable. • Ensure accounting systems are updated with approved budgets and other annual changes. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred. • Five or more years of progressive accounting experience, including experience reviewing financial statements and leading month-end close. • Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred. • CPA or CPA-track is a plus. Ideal Background • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting. • Experience within commercial or residential real estate, property management, or another multi-entity environment is highly preferred. • Advanced Excel skills with experience using ERP or property accounting software. • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail. • Able to prioritize multiple deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy. • Collaborative communicator who enjoys mentoring others, improving processes, and partnering across the business. #GHJSS #LI-CV1