Accounting & Operations Manager

Macdonald & Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Macdonald & Company has exclusive assignment for an Accounting & Operations Manager with a private real estate investment and development firm in Atlanta. This role blends everyday bookkeeping with broader operational, administrative, and transaction support.

You will manage AP/AR, bank reconciliations, month-end close, and asset-level reporting while coordinating with lenders, attorneys, title companies, and property managers.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of AP/AR, bank reconciliations, general ledger management, and financial recordkeeping.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks or similar accounting software and strong Excel skills.
• Exposure to multiple real estate entities or investment administration is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping, financial recordkeeping, and accounting administration.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, invoice processing, payment coordination, and expense tracking.
• Support month-end and year-end reporting, budgeting, and financial administration.
• Provide asset management and transaction support across acquisitions, dispositions, and reporting.

Skills

AP/AR

Bank reconciliations

General ledger management

Excel

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Macdonald & Company has been exclusively retained by a privately held, growing commercial real estate investment and development firm in Atlanta to appoint an Accounting & Operations Manager.

Our client is an established real estate investment platform with a growing portfolio across multiple US markets. Operating with a lean, entrepreneurial team, the business combines an active investment strategy with a hands‑on approach to acquisitions, development, and asset management.

This is a varied, highly visible position combining day‑to‑day bookkeeping and accounting with broader operational, administrative, and transaction‑related responsibilities. Working closely with the firm's senior leadership, the successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the day‑to‑day running of the business and its continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day bookkeeping, financial recordkeeping, and general accounting administration.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, invoice processing, payment coordination, and expense tracking.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations, monitor cash balances, and assist with cash management.
• Maintain accurate financial records across multiple business entities and investment structures.
• Liaise with external accounting, tax, and property management providers.
• Support month‑end and year‑end reporting, budgeting, and general financial administration.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal procedures.

Asset Management & Transaction Support

• Provide administrative and financial support across acquisitions, dispositions, and asset management activities.
• Assist with due diligence, transaction documentation, and closing coordination.
• Maintain property‑level financial information, contracts, agreements, and investment documentation.
• Coordinate with lenders, attorneys, title companies, property managers, and other third parties.
• Assist with asset‑level reporting, financial schedules, and tracking transaction deadlines.

Business Operations & Administration

• Provide day‑to‑day operational and administrative support to the firm's leadership team.
• Maintain organized corporate records, financial documents, and business correspondence.
• Assist with scheduling, document preparation, and coordination with external stakeholders.
• Support improvements to internal processes and general business operations.
• Take ownership of ad hoc responsibilities and projects as required.

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience in bookkeeping, accounting, financial administration, or a combined accounting and operations role.
• Experience in commercial real estate investment, development, property management, or a related sector is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of AP/AR, bank reconciliations, general ledger management, and financial recordkeeping.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks or similar accounting software, alongside strong Excel skills.
• Exposure to multiple business entities, real estate transactions, or investment administration would be advantageous.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work directly with senior leadership.
• Comfortable operating in a smaller, entrepreneurial business where responsibilities extend beyond traditional accounting.
• An accounting or finance degree is advantageous but not essential. CPA qualification is not required.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a growing real estate investment platform in a broad, hands‑on position with significant autonomy and direct exposure to senior leadership.

The role would suit an experienced accounting or bookkeeping professional who enjoys taking ownership of their work, supporting different areas of a business, and contributing beyond a traditional finance function.

Alongside responsibility for day‑to‑day accounting, the successful candidate will gain exposure to real estate acquisitions, asset management, investment transactions, and the wider operations of an expanding investment platform.