Corporate Accounting Manager

Asset Living; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Asset Living is seeking a Corporate Accounting Manager in Houston to lead the corporate accounting team and oversee day-to-day operations including billing, GL, revenue recognition, and cash management. The role collaborates with the Deputy Controller to ensure accurate financial reporting under US GAAP.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, plus experience leading accountants, strong analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with NetSuite is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires strong analytical, critical reasoning, and quantitative skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience with U.S. GAAP and financial reporting standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day corporate accounting operations for billing, general ledger, revenue recognition, and cash management; ensure month-end close per US GAAP.
• Review and approve billing schedules and resolve discrepancies; act as escalation point.
• Review monthly financial statements and perform variance analyses for revenue-related accounts; ensure timely reconciliations and accurate margin analysis.
• Prepare journal entries for complex or high-risk areas; assist with coding AP invoices for margin analysis.
• Prepare audit and tax-related requests; support M&A onboarding and post-merger integration activities.
• Drive consistency and standardization of month-end close across Asset Living regions; develop new processes to improve financial reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical reasoning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Company Overview

Asset Living is a third-party management firm and a proven partner in fostering thriving communities nationwide. Founded in 1986, Asset Living has decades of experience delivering exceptional value to our partners. Since the beginning, our undeniable passion has driven our organic growth from a small property management firm to one of the most trusted allies in real estate. Asset Living's growing portfolio includes a multitude of properties across the country that span the multifamily, single-family home rentals, affordable housing, build-to-rent, active adult, and student housing divisions.

Asset Living is a fast-growing company made up of talented individuals from diverse backgrounds that differentiate us and help us drive innovation and results for our clients and communities across the US. At Asset Living, we wholeheartedly believe 'Together We Lead, Together We Succeed. We empower each other to lead byexample, collaborate, and evolve – inspired by our belief that we can continually improve as individuals and as an organization. Together, we create an environment where every voiceis heard, every idea is valued, and every individual experiences opportunities to grow as our company grows. When you join AssetLiving, you become part of a dynamic team that thrives on unity, unique talents, and a universal culture of winning.

Recognized as one of the nation's Best and Brightest Places to Work and ranked in the NMHC top 50 professionals, join Asset Living because of its reputation as the most trusted partner in real estate, workplace culture, and growth opportunities. Asset Living is a member of The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and is recognized as an Accredited Management Organization (AMO). Together, we lead the way, and together, we achieve excellence in all that we do. Join a workplace where success is a collective journey and leadership is a shared responsibility.

Corporate Accounting Manager

The Corporate Accounting Manager is a key member of the Asset Living corporate accounting team. This position reports to the Deputy Controller and is responsible for many aspects of day-to-day operations and financial reporting.

• Supervise day-to-day corporate accounting operations for billing, general ledger, revenue recognition, and cash management functions. Ensure that the books are closed in accordance with US GAAP
• Review and approve various billing schedules and serve as escalation point when discrepancies arise.
• Review monthly financial statements and perform variance analyses (for revenue related accounts – including familiarity with margin analysis)
• Prepare/review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve issues timely (for billing/revenue related accounts).
• Prepare journal entries for complex or higher risk areas.
• Assist with coding of certain AP invoices to ensure proper margin analysis.
• Prepare audit and tax related requests.
• Drive consistency and month end close process standardization across the Asset Living regions.
• Lead in development of new processes and procedures to improve month end close and financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain proper procedures in technical accounting areas for revenue recognition and doubtful receivables. Prepare accounting memos when necessary.
• Support M&A in the areas of onboarding acquisitions and post-merger integration activities.
• Perform other duties as directed by direct and indirect managers.

Company Overview

Asset Living is a third-party management firm and a proven partner in fostering thriving communities nationwide. Founded in 1986, Asset Living has decades of experience delivering exceptional value to our partners. Since the beginning, our undeniable passion has driven our organic growth from a small property management firm to one of the most trusted allies in real estate. Asset Living's growing portfolio includes a multitude of properties across the country that span the multifamily, single-family home rentals, affordable housing, build-to-rent, active adult, and student housing divisions.

Asset Living is a fast-growing company made up of talented individuals from diverse backgrounds that differentiate us and help us drive innovation and results for our clients and communities across the US. At Asset Living, we wholeheartedly believe 'Together We Lead, Together We Succeed. We empower each other to lead byexample, collaborate, and evolve – inspired by our belief that we can continually improve as individuals and as an organization. Together, we create an environment where every voiceis heard, every idea is valued, and every individual experiences opportunities to grow as our company grows. When you join AssetLiving, you become part of a dynamic team that thrives on unity, unique talents, and a universal culture of winning.

Recognized as one of the nation's Best and Brightest Places to Work and ranked in the NMHC top 50 professionals, join Asset Living because of its reputation as the most trusted partner in real estate, workplace culture, and growth opportunities. Asset Living is a member of The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and is recognized as an Accredited Management Organization (AMO). Together, we lead the way, and together, we achieve excellence in all that we do. Join a workplace where success is a collective journey and leadership is a shared responsibility.

Corporate Accounting Manager

The Corporate Accounting Manager is a key member of the Asset Living corporate accounting team. This position reports to the Deputy Controller and is responsible for many aspects of day-to-day operations and financial reporting.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day corporate accounting operations for billing, general ledger, revenue recognition, and cash management functions. Ensure that the books are closed in accordance with US GAAP
• Review and approve various billing schedules and serve as escalation point when discrepancies arise.
• Review monthly financial statements and perform variance analyses (for revenue related accounts – including familiarity with margin analysis)
• Prepare/review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve issues timely (for billing/revenue related accounts).
• Prepare journal entries for complex or higher risk areas.
• Assist with coding of certain AP invoices to ensure proper margin analysis.
• Prepare audit and tax related requests.
• Drive consistency and month end close process standardization across the Asset Living regions.
• Lead in development of new processes and procedures to improve month end close and financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain proper procedures in technical accounting areas for revenue recognition and doubtful receivables. Prepare accounting memos when necessary.
• Support M&A in the areas of onboarding acquisitions and post-merger integration activities.
• Perform other duties as directed by direct and indirect managers.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Previous experience leading or managing a team of accountants.
• Excellent critical reasoning, quantitative, and analytical skills
• Deep understanding of financial concepts
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proven organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to execute initiatives while balancing day-to-day objectives.
• Experience with NetSuite a plus

This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. It is merely a guide of expected duties. The employee understands that the job description is neither complete nor permanent and may be modified at any time. At the request of their supervisor, an employee may be asked to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice. This is a safety-sensitive position and may be subject to additional compliance requirements.