Accounting Manager

Bullpen; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bullpen is partnering with a growing real estate investment and operating company to hire an Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting across multiple properties and entities. This role offers leadership responsibility and direct involvement in close processes, financial reporting, and process improvements.

You’ll manage close activities, collaborate with property managers, and coordinate with external CPAs on tax and audits while driving efficiency and accuracy across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with month-end close and financial reporting.
• Experience in real estate, property accounting, or investment management preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close across multiple properties and entities.
• Prepare and review financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, cash management, and intercompany transactions.
• Review work by staff and external accounting providers for accuracy and timeliness.
• Partner with property managers to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate property financials.
• Support budgeting, cash flow reporting, and lender/investor reporting.
• Coordinate with external CPAs for tax and audits.
• Improve workflows, documentation, and internal controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Intercompany accounting

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Denver, CO | In-Office Preferred

Accounting Manager - Real Estate

Bullpen is partnering with a growing real estate investment and operating company to hire an Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting across multiple properties and entities.

This opportunity is ideal for an Accounting Manager, Property Accounting Manager, or Senior Accountant ready to take on greater ownership and leadership responsibility. You’ll manage the close, review financial reporting, oversee accounting resources, and improve processes as the business grows.

What You’ll Do

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities across property and corporate entities.
• Prepare and review financial statements, journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Oversee general ledger accounting, accounts payable and receivable, cash management, and intercompany transactions.
• Review work completed by internal staff and external accounting providers, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Partner with property managers and operating teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate property financials.
• Support accounting for acquisitions, development activity, capital expenditures, and investments.
• Assist with budgeting, cash flow reporting, and lender and investor reporting.
• Coordinate with external CPAs on tax preparation, audits, and supporting documentation.
• Improve accounting workflows, documentation, and internal controls.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with responsibility for month-end close and financial reporting.
• Experience in real estate, property accounting, property management, construction, development, or investment management preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience working across multiple entities, including intercompany accounting.
• Ability to independently manage deadlines, investigate discrepancies, and resolve accounting issues.
• Experience reviewing others’ work, mentoring staff, or coordinating external accounting resources.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with accounting software.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• CPA is a plus, but not required.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Gain broad exposure to property, corporate, and investment accounting.
• Take ownership of accounting operations and contribute directly to process improvements.
• Work closely with leadership at a growing real estate company.
• Build your accounting leadership experience with room for professional growth.