Director of Property Accounting

Atlantic Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group in Boston, MA is seeking a Director of Property Accounting to lead portfolio accounting, financial reporting, and team development within a real estate environment. The role oversees property accounting across a portfolio, partners with investment and operations teams on reporting, budgeting, cash management, and financial analysis, and requires strong GAAP knowledge and leadership.

The candidate should have 10+ years of accounting experience, REIT or real estate fund experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA designation is preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with prior management experience.
• Commercial real estate accounting experience preferred, with REIT or real estate fund experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel and accounting systems proficiency required.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, relationship management, and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of real estate investments.
• Lead and mentor accounting professionals while reviewing work, establishing priorities, and supporting team development.
• Review property budgets, forecasts, operating expenses, and financial results in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Oversee property-level cash activity, distributions, capital requirements, loan reporting, and debt covenant compliance.
• Coordinate financial statement audits, tax reporting support, REIT compliance activities, and related external reporting requirements.
• Strengthen accounting controls, systems, and workflows while leading initiatives to improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP

Analytical

Communication

Relationship management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Director of Property Accounting

Compensation: $150,000 – $175,000/year + Bonus

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Atlantic Group is hiring a Director of Property Accounting in Boston, MA for our client, supporting property accounting, financial reporting, portfolio oversight, and team leadership within a real estate environment. This role will oversee accounting activities across a portfolio of properties while partnering with investment and operational teams on reporting, budgeting, cash management, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate brings significant real estate, REIT, or fund accounting experience with strong leadership and GAAP knowledge.

Responsibilities as the Director of Property Accounting:

• Portfolio Accounting: Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting and financial reporting for a portfolio of real estate investments.


• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor accounting professionals while reviewing work, establishing priorities, and supporting team development.


• Financial Planning: Review property budgets, forecasts, operating expenses, and financial results in partnership with internal stakeholders.


• Cash & Debt Management: Oversee property-level cash activity, distributions, capital requirements, loan reporting, and debt covenant compliance.


• Audit & Compliance: Coordinate financial statement audits, tax reporting support, REIT compliance activities, and related external reporting requirements.


• Process Improvement: Strengthen accounting controls, systems, and workflows while leading initiatives to improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.

Qualifications for the Director of Property Accounting:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.


• Certification: CPA designation is preferred.


• Experience: 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with prior management experience overseeing accounting teams is required.


• Industry Knowledge: Commercial real estate accounting experience is preferred, with REIT or real estate fund accounting experience strongly preferred.


• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel and accounting systems proficiency are required, with experience using real estate accounting, planning, or financial reporting platforms preferred.


• Skills & Attributes: Strong leadership, analytical, communication, relationship management, and organizational skills are required.