Asset Management Accounting Manager

CFS; Johnston (RI); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking an Asset Management Accounting Manager in Johnston, RI, offering a hybrid schedule and a clear path to impact. You will oversee property-level financial reporting, collaborate with asset management and third-party property managers, and drive improvements across reporting and control processes.

You will partner with leadership to evaluate property performance, analyze variances, and support month-end close, budgeting, and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Strong asset management experience with a solid accounting foundation in real estate.
• Experience with property-level reporting, rent rolls, NOI, budgets, and variances.
• Familiarity with third-party property managers and real estate platforms (Yardi/RealPage).
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as financial liaison between Accounting, Asset Management, and property management teams.
• Oversee property-level financial reporting, including rent rolls and occupancy.
• Drive improvements in reporting accuracy, internal controls, and processes across the portfolio.
• Partner with leadership to evaluate performance, investigate variances, and identify improvements.
• Support month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and data management.

Skills

Asset management experience

Real estate accounting

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Yardi

RealPage

Job description

Location: Johnston, RI | Hybrid Schedule

Salary: $130,000–$140,000 + 10% Bonus

Why This Asset Management Accounting Manager Opportunity Stands Out:

• Newly created position: Step into a high-impact role with the opportunity to shape processes, improve reporting, and drive meaningful change.
• High visibility: Work directly with senior leadership while serving as a key partner across Accounting, Asset Management, and Property Management.
• Significant ownership: Take the lead on strategic initiatives and portfolio-wide improvements without direct people management responsibilities.
• Hybrid flexibility: Enjoy a flexible work environment with a growing, well-established real estate development and investment organization.

Key Responsibilities for the Asset Management Accounting Manager:

• Serve as the primary financial liaison between Accounting, Asset Management, and third-party property management teams.
• Oversee and analyze property-level financial reporting, including rent rolls, occupancy, NOI, budgets, and operating performance.
• Drive improvements in financial reporting accuracy, internal controls, and operational processes across a diverse real estate portfolio.
• Partner with Asset Management leadership to evaluate property performance, investigate variances, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and financial data management while ensuring accountability across departments.

Qualifications for the Asset Management Accounting Manager:

• Strong asset management experience with a solid accounting foundation, ideally within a real estate owner/operator, investment, or property management organization.
• Affordable housing experience highly preferred, including exposure to LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, or similar housing programs.
• Strong understanding of property-level financial statements, rent rolls, occupancy, NOI, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Experience working with third-party property managers, improving financial controls, and utilizing systems such as Yardi, RealPage, or comparable platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.