Accounting Manager

Connect Search, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Exposure to large-scale assets

Visibility to senior finance executives

Job summary

A global real estate investment firm based in Dallas is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations for a growing residential portfolio. This role involves leading accounting oversight for properties and supervising accounting staff. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, 4+ years of experience, and preferably a background in commercial real estate accounting. The position offers competitive compensation and hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Commercial real estate accounting experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the financial oversight for designated assets and development projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners across operations and corporate finance.
• Provide oversight of cash management functions.

Skills

Progressive accounting experience

Supervisory / team leadership

Commercial real estate accounting

Public accounting background

CPA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

A globally recognized real estate investment and development firm is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations for a growing residential portfolio. This organization manages large-scale assets across major U.S. markets and offers a collaborative, performance-oriented culture with strong leadership visibility.

This role will lead accounting oversight for assigned properties and development entities while supervising and mentoring accounting staff.

Compensation: $115k - $120k + 10% bonus

HYBRID - 3 days in office / 2 remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• CPA preferred but not required
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Public accounting background strongly preferred
• Commercial real estate accounting experience strongly preferred
• Supervisory / team leadership experience required

Primary Duties & Leadership Responsibilities

• Direct the financial oversight for designated assets and development projects, ensuring reporting is complete, accurate, and delivered within required timelines
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners across operations and corporate finance to facilitate capital activity and project-related financial reporting
• Act as the central point of contact for financial matters involving lenders, equity partners, and external service providers
• Provide oversight of cash management functions, including review of reconciliations, capital funding activity, investor distributions, and liquidity projections
• Assess and authorize capital draw requests and funding packages submitted to financing partners
• Review and validate reserve adjustments and write-offs in alignment with contractual agreements and ownership structures
• Safeguard adherence to accounting standards by ensuring transactions are recorded appropriately under GAAP, including complex transactions such as property acquisitions, asset dispositions, refinancings, and cost capitalization
• Conduct in-depth analysis of general ledger activity and investigate financial variances
• Supervise the computation, invoicing, and recognition of asset management, development, and construction-related fees
• Evaluate periodic financial statements and accompanying schedules to confirm accuracy and completeness
• Analyze new or non-routine transactions, interpret relevant accounting guidance, and document conclusions for internal records
• Reinforce and monitor compliance with internal control frameworks and corporate governance requirements
• Contribute to the annual planning cycle by assisting with budget preparation, forecast updates, and alignment with financial models

What This Role Offers

• Exposure to large-scale residential and mixed-use assets
• Leadership responsibility with visibility to senior finance executives
• Career advancement opportunities within a global real estate platform

Confidential inquiries are encouraged. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly for further discussion.