Accounting Manager- FAR Experience

AccruePartners; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k match

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in commercial real estate based in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Director of Executive Search to lead their accounting team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in accounting and at least 2 years in a leadership role. This role involves critical financial responsibilities such as overseeing the month-end close and ensuring compliance with US GAAP. A collaborative environment awaits those looking to grow in their careers while contributing to a high-growth business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP.
• Strong technical skills, especially with Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Oversee account reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries.
• Support acquisition due diligence and audits.
• Analyze trends and discrepancies in financial data.
• Supervise and develop accounting team.

Skills

Leadership and management

Accounting principles

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

Director- Executive Search at AccruePartners

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING:

• Global commercial real estate and services consulting firm with operations and assets in 67 countries
• Deep history dating back 100 years now one of the largest global players
• Growth strategy includes expanding marketing share and pursuing strategic acquisitions; 50% growth since 2010.

WHAT THEY OFFER YOU:

• Chance to join a world-class real estate accounting team in a high growth, global business
• Work in a collaborative culture that fosters teamwork
• Competitive Salary and Benefits (401k match, Health, Dental, Vision)

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT:

• Play a key role in the month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Own GL maintenance, account reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries.
• Partner with Finance and other departments to ensure financial story is complete by addressing and resolving accounting‑related inquiries.
• Supervise a team of accountants – coach, support, and develop their growth.
• Analyze expense accounts, proactively identifying trends, discrepancies, and areas for cost optimization.
• Identify ways to automate, optimize, and improve financial operations.
• Coordinate with auditors and internal staff during financial statement and overhead audits.
• Support acquisition due diligence, data consolidation and integration activities, as needed.

THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance (CPA preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience within medium to large corporate environments.
• At least 2 years of leadership and people management experience.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and sound internal controls.
• Tech‑savvy‑strong with Excel, ERP systems, BI analytics, workflow automation.
• Prior experience in the A/E/C industry highly preferred (double bonus if you have FAR/CAS accounting experience)

Senior Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function & Industries

• Accounting / Auditing
• Architecture and Planning