Associate Director, Property Accounting

BKM Management Company

Newport Beach (CA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay + Bonus Incentive

Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, Pet and

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Plan + Match

Professional Development Resources

Fun Work Environment

Job summary

BKM Management Company, based in Newport Beach, seeks an Associate Director of Property Accounting to lead a growing team and drive end-to-end property accounting, reporting, and controls. This role is in-office and highly collaborative, shaping scalable processes and cross-functional partnerships with senior leadership.

You will oversee complex CRE transactions, optimize systems like Yardi, and mentor a team to deliver accurate financials for lenders and investors.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
CPA license strongly preferred.
10+ years of commercial property accounting experience.
5-7+ years of management experience.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and CRE accounting.
Experience with acquisitions, dispositions, debt, and JV structures.
Proficiency in Yardi Voyager and Excel.

Responsibilities

Oversee full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of commercial real estate assets.
Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reconciliations.
Ensure timely preparation of financial reporting packages for stakeholders.
Coordinate property-level financial information with Fund and JV teams.
Develop and maintain strong internal controls and standardized processes.
Lead technology initiatives to improve efficiency and scalability.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Yardi Voyager

Microsoft Excel

AI/Automation awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA license

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Microsoft Excel

BI tools

Job description

BKM Management Company is a growing institutional real estate investment firm seeking driven, entrepreneurial professionals who are passionate about excellence and want to grow with us.

Based in our Newport Beach headquarters, the Associate Director, Property Accounting serves as a key leader within the Finance & Accounting organization, overseeing all aspects of property accounting, financial reporting, and team development. This individual will lead a growing team of accounting professionals while driving process improvements, strengthening internal controls, leveraging technology, and partnering cross-functionally to support BKM's continued growth.

This is a highly visible leadership role with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the Company's operational excellence, scalability, and long-term success.

This role is 100% in-office due to the collaborative nature of our business.

The Job Essentials:

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Property Accounting professionals, including supervisors, senior accountants, staff accountants, and support personnel.

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development.

Establish clear performance expectations, conduct regular performance reviews, and provide coaching to support employee growth and career progression.

Develop future leaders through mentoring, succession planning, and ongoing training initiatives.

Partner with senior leadership on organizational planning, staffing, and resource allocation as the Company continues to grow.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

Oversee the full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of commercial real estate assets.

Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, general ledgers, account reconciliations, job cost reports, and supporting schedules.

Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial reporting packages for internal stakeholders, joint venture partners, and lenders.

Coordinate the timely delivery of property-level financial information to the Fund and Joint Venture Accounting teams for investor reporting.

Review property-level contribution and distribution calculations while ensuring appropriate property liquidity is maintained.

Controls, Processes & Technical Accounting

Serve as the department's technical accounting resource for complex real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, capital projects, debt transactions, lease accounting, and joint venture structures.

Oversee accounting for property acquisitions and dispositions, including purchase accounting, prorations, journal entries, and transaction close-outs.

Ensure compliance with relevant accounting principles, Company accounting policies, and internal control procedures.

Develop, document, and maintain strong internal controls and standardized accounting processes across the property accounting function.

Review transaction documentation to ensure accounting treatment appropriately reflects contractual terms.

Technology & Process Improvement

Champion the use of technology, automation, and AI tools to improve accounting efficiency, reporting accuracy, and scalability.

Partner with Finance, Property Management, and Technology teams to optimize Yardi and other accounting systems.

Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and streamline accounting workflows.

Support implementation of new accounting systems, software enhancements, and reporting solutions.

Continuously evaluate departmental processes and implement best practices to improve operational efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner closely with Property Management, Asset Management, Fund Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and Finance teams to support Company objectives.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on audits, tax reporting, lender requests, property valuations, and other strategic initiatives.

Provide accounting support for acquisitions, dispositions, refinancing activities, and capital projects.

Serve as a trusted business partner by providing financial guidance and operational support across the organization.

The Qualifiers:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related degree

CPA license strongly preferred

10+ years of commercial property accounting experience

5-7+ years of management experience

Strong technical accounting knowledge, including U.S. GAAP, commercial real estate accounting, acquisitions, dispositions, debt transactions, and joint venture structures.