Accounting Manager

Vaco by Highspring; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A real estate investment firm is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join their finance team in New York City. The role involves overseeing financial operations, managing corporate consolidations, and ensuring accurate reporting across hotel properties. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in hospitality finance and at least 8 years of relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary of $140,000 - $165,000 and a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably within hospitality or real estate.
• Prior experience overseeing financials for multiple hotel properties.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close activities in collaboration with the Senior Accountant.
• Review and approve journal entries and accruals.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements for audits and internal reporting.

Skills

Accounting or finance experience

Hospitality finance background

Advanced Excel proficiency

Analytical mindset

Education

CPA or equivalent credentials

MBA or equivalent credentials

Job description

Overview

This range is provided by Vaco by Highspring. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr

Senior Associate Recruiter at Vaco by Highspring

Client: Real Estate Investment Firm (Hospitality)
Role: Accounting Manager
Salary: $140,000 - $165,000 plus annual bonus

Location: New York City (Hybrid - 4 days a week in office)

About the role: An established real estate investment firm is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounting Manager to join the corporate finance team in New York. This individual will play a key role in overseeing financial operations, corporate consolidations, supporting property-level finance teams, and ensuring accurate reporting across the organization. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in hospitality finance, corporate accounting, and financial compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close activities in collaboration with the Senior Accountant.
• Review and approve journal entries, accruals, and consolidation adjustments.
• Maintain and reconcile corporate balance sheets and fixed asset records.
• Oversee financial accuracy of property-level reporting and reconciliations.
• Serve as the primary liaison between corporate finance and hotel Directors of Finance.
• Prepare consolidated and entity-specific financial statements for audits, tax filings, and internal reporting.
• Coordinate with external auditors and ensure timely delivery of audit materials.
• Monitor and forecast cash positions across the hotel portfolio.
• Manage corporate bank activity, including cash contributions and distributions.
• Analyze hotel cash reserves and recommend strategic transfers to optimize asset use.
• Oversee property tax and other corporate payment schedules.
• Administer lender reporting, payment processing, and covenant compliance.
• Maintain reporting calendars and ensure timely submission of financial data.
• Support internal reporting needs and assist with financial modeling and special projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably within hospitality or real estate.
• Prior experience overseeing financials for multiple hotel properties.
• Background in both Big 4/public accounting and corporate accounting
• Familiarity with debt compliance is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g., XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, VBA).
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• CPA, MBA, or equivalent credentials preferred.

Seniorities

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time