Accounting Ops Leader - Real Estate & Process Automation

StevenDouglas; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

StevenDouglas is seeking an Operations Accounting Manager in Austin, TX to lead property accounting for a large portfolio across 35 buildings. You will oversee a team of about 7 accountants and drive process improvements, reporting to senior leadership.

The role blends people leadership with hands‑on technical accounting in a hybrid 4/1 schedule. You will partner with Finance, FP&A, and Tax on budgets, forecasts, and reporting, and you will be instrumental in optimizing controls and systems to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end/quarter-end close, reconciliations, accruals, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Experience with ERP/financial reporting systems.
• Commercial real estate, property or lease accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Oversee property accounting, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, variance analysis, straight-line rent, and lease accounting.
• Manage CAM budgets, true-ups, and annual reconciliations using Yardi Advanced Recoveries.
• Partner with Finance and FP&A on budgets/forecasts and support financial reporting.
• Analyze financial results and communicate key drivers and recommendations to management.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of ~7 accounting professionals.
• Collaborate with Finance, FP&A, Tax, Legal, Operations, and senior leadership.
• Evaluate and improve accounting processes, systems, and controls for efficiency and scalability.
• Lead automation and other process improvement initiatives.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Process improvement

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Yardi Advanced Recoveries

Job description

StevenDouglas is seeking an Operations Accounting Manager in Austin, TX to lead property accounting for a large portfolio across 35 buildings. You will oversee a team of about 7 accountants and drive process improvements, reporting to senior leadership.

The role blends people leadership with hands‑on technical accounting in a hybrid 4/1 schedule. You will partner with Finance, FP&A, and Tax on budgets, forecasts, and reporting, and you will be instrumental in optimizing controls and systems to