Accounting Audit Manager ( Remote)

TCWGlobal; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

TCWGlobal is seeking an Accounting Manager for a remote, full-time contract role targeting Central Time hours. The position oversees international real estate accounting activities, collaborates with controllers and senior accountants, and ensures accurate U.S.

GAAP reporting. Responsibilities include reviewing journal entries, general ledger activity, reconciliations, and financial statements; supervising one to two accountants; coordinating audits and SOX requests; and maintaining strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited university.
• Approximately 4–10 years of accounting experience.
• Experience supervising or reviewing the work of one or two accountants.
• Public accounting or audit experience, particularly reviewing financial statements and supporting audits.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP; ability to review and finalize financial statements.
• Experience reviewing work prepared by others and ensuring proper reporting.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision after training.
• Availability to work full-time during Central Time business hours.

Responsibilities

• Review journal entries, general ledger activity, financial statements, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Oversee accounting activities for international real estate properties and related entities.
• Ensure reporting under U.S. GAAP and proper conversion from local standards.
• Coordinate audits, SOX-related tasks, and tax compliance reviews as applicable.
• Mentor and supervise one to two Senior Accountants.
• Maintain organized documentation and adhere to internal controls.

Skills

Accounting oversight

GAAP knowledge

Public accounting experience

Staff supervision

Financial analysis

Independent work

Cross-property coordination

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Oracle/JD Edwards

Job description

Location: Remote (Must work Central Time hours)

Pay Rate: $65–$75/hr

Duration: 3-month contract (Potential for extension based on business needs)

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CST or 8:30 AM–5:30 PM CST

About the Role

Our client is a global real estate investment organization, is seeking an Accounting Manager. This position works closely with the Property Controllers, Directors, Senior Accountants, and international accounting teams to oversee financial reporting and accounting activities for international real estate properties and related entities. The Accounting Manager will primarily focus on reviewing financial statements, general ledger activity, journal entries, reconciliations, cash flows, and supporting schedules prepared by Senior Accountants. This person will help ensure financial information is accurate, complete, and properly reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The ideal candidate has previously worked in an accounting management or review capacity, understands the underlying accounting work, and can independently identify discrepancies, analyze financial results, answer accounting questions, and provide guidance to accounting team members. This is a collaborative, multi-property environment that requires strong analytical skills, organization, communication, documentation, and the ability to work independently.

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Key Responsibilities

• Accounting Review & Oversight: Review journal entries, general ledger activity, financial statements, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and accounting work prepared by Senior Accountants. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and appropriate accounting treatment before work moves to the next level of approval.
• Financial Reporting: Review monthly operating reports, financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, cash flows, quarterly projections, annual plans, and financial trends.
• Property & Entity Accounting: Oversee accounting activities for assigned international real estate properties, partnerships, LLCs, and related tier entities. Review accounting records and ensure appropriate U.S. GAAP treatment.
• U.S. GAAP Review: Review financial information prepared by local accounting teams and third-party providers under local accounting standards, ensuring appropriate conversion and reporting under U.S. GAAP.
• Financial Analysis: Analyze financial statements, property cash flows, operating expenses, budgets, variances, entity transactions, and other financial activity. Identify unusual fluctuations, discrepancies, and items requiring further investigation.
• Cash Management: Review property cash balances, cash flow reporting, and distributions as applicable to the assigned properties and reporting requirements.
• Accounting Guidance: Answer accounting questions from Senior Accountants, provide direction on accounting treatment, and help resolve discrepancies, reporting issues, and complex transactions.
• Team Oversight: Oversee the accounting work of approximately one to two Senior Accountants, depending on assignments. Provide review, guidance, and support across multiple properties.
• Multi-Property Support: Support approximately two to four assigned properties, depending on workload and team structure. Coordinate with multiple Controllers, Directors, and Senior Accountants as needed.
• International Coordination: Work with international accounting teams and third-party service providers as needed to resolve questions, obtain supporting documentation, and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. The Senior Accountant is generally the primary point of contact for local teams, with the Accounting Manager stepping in when needed.
• Audits & Compliance: Support financial statement audits, internal audit requests, SOX-related requirements, tax compliance reviews, and other accounting documentation requests as applicable.
• Internal Controls & Documentation: Maintain organized, accurate supporting documentation and follow established accounting procedures, company policies, and internal controls.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Property Controllers, Financial Reporting, Asset Management, Portfolio Operations, Acquisitions, regional personnel, and property management teams on accounting and financial reporting matters.
• Process Consistency: Follow established reporting procedures, document processes, and help ensure consistent accounting practices and timely deliverables across assigned properties.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited university.
• Approximately 4–10 years of accounting experience, with experience aligned to accounting review, oversight, and management.
• Experience supervising or reviewing the work of one or two accountants.
• Public accounting or audit experience, particularly experience reviewing financial statements, analyzing variances, and supporting audits.
• Prior experience Accounting Manager or in a senior accounting review/oversight role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, journal entries, financial statements, and account reconciliations.
• Experience to review financial information prepared by local accounting teams, ensuring appropriate conversion and reporting under U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with Oracle/JD Edwards or similar to review/oversight
• Experience reviewing accounting work prepared by others, financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• can independently identify discrepancies, analyze financial results, answer accounting questions, and provide guidance to accounting team members.
• Ability to analyze financial results, cash flows, operating expenses, budgets, projections, and variances.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, properties, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage responsibilities with limited supervision once trained.
• Availability to work full-time during Central Time business hours.

Bonus Qualifications

• Real estate accounting experience, particularly property accounting, partnership/LLC accounting, tier entities, or REIT reporting.
• Experience with a REIT or publicly traded company, including familiarity with SOX requirements.
• Experience working with international accounting teams, local accounting standards, or third-party accounting service providers.
• CPA designation is a plus, but not required.

Soft Skills & Core Competencies

• Communication: Communicates clearly and professionally with accounting teams, leadership, and service providers.
• Self-Starter: Takes initiative, works independently, and proactively moves assignments forward.
• Organization: Manages multiple properties, reporting schedules, deadlines, and deliverables effectively.
• Documentation: Maintains clear, accurate, and organized workpapers and process documentation so others can follow the work.
• Analytical Thinking: Demonstrates sound judgment, critical thinking, and attention to financial details.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of assigned work and follows through on commitments.