Confidential Accounting Manager

Vaco; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Reasonable accommodations available

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring, a real estate investment and asset management company, seeks an Accounting Manager (CPA preferred) to lead corporate, property, and fund accounting and supervise a small team. You will guide month-end close, ensure GAAP compliance, and collaborate with leadership on strategic insights.

You will also oversee cash management, investor reporting, and liaison with auditors and tax advisors, using ERP systems and advanced Excel tools to improve processes and reporting accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of public accounting plus 1-3+ years of private industry experience.
• Supervising accounting staff experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of approximately three accounting professionals responsible for corporate, property, and fund accounting activities.
• Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Provide technical accounting guidance related to real estate investments, property operations, and investment fund structures.
• Oversee general ledger activities and ensure GAAP compliance and internal controls.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, flux analysis, and budget-to-actual reporting.
• Partner with executives to provide financial insights and strategic decision support.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, investment reconciliations, and liquidity analysis.
• Ensure accurate recording of revenues, expenses, capital expenditures, and investments across entities.
• Assist with preparation of financial statements, investor reporting, and audit schedules.
• Act as liaison with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Evaluate and improve accounting processes and controls through automation.
• Leverage ERP and Excel to streamline reporting and data-driven decisions.
• Participate in system implementations and special projects.

Skills

Team leadership

GAAP knowledge

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Accounting Manager, CPA

Real Estate Investment & Asset Management Company

Position Overview

Our client, a well-established and growing real estate investment company, is seeking an Accounting Manager (CPA preferred) to join its finance leadership team. This position offers a unique blend of corporate accounting, real estate property accounting, and fund accounting responsibilities while providing direct supervisory responsibility and exposure to executive leadership.

The Accounting Manager will serve as a key leader within the accounting function, overseeing the monthly close process, managing a team of accounting professionals, ensuring compliance with accounting policies, and driving process improvements across multiple real estate investment entities and funds.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of approximately three accounting professionals responsible for corporate, property, and fund accounting activities.
• Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules prepared by the accounting staff.
• Provide technical accounting guidance related to real estate investments, property operations, and investment fund structures.
• Oversee general ledger activities and ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies.
• Perform and review detailed balance sheet reconciliations, account analyses, flux analysis, and budget-to-actual variance reporting.
• Partner with executive management and operational leaders to provide financial insights, identify trends, and support strategic decision-making.
• Manage cash management activities, including cash flow forecasting, investment reconciliations, and liquidity analysis.
• Ensure accurate recording and reporting of revenues, expenses, capital expenditures, and investment activity across multiple entities.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements, investor reporting packages, audit schedules, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Act as a key liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, and other professional service providers.
• Evaluate and improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting efficiencies through automation and technology enhancements.
• Leverage ERP systems and advanced Excel functionality to streamline workflows, improve reporting capabilities, and support data-driven decision making.
• Participate in system implementations, upgrades, and special projects related to financial reporting and accounting operations.
• Communicate financial results and operational performance metrics to management through clear and effective presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 2+ years of public accounting experience plus 1-3+ years of progressive accounting experience within private industry.
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership abilities with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.