Finance Operations Lead — GAAP, Close & Controls

Simplified Management; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Simplified Real Estate is seeking an Accounting leader to own and improve the finance operations for a growing 1,300+ unit property management portfolio. You will lead a 3–6 person team, own month-end close and GL reconciliations, and set high standards for accuracy and accountability.

Reporting to the CFO, you will build scalable processes, protect quality, and implement audit-ready reporting across the organization.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of accounting or finance operations experience.
• Proven experience leading a finance or accounting team and setting KPIs.
• Ownership of month-end close, GL reconciliations, AR/AP workflows, and GAAP compliance.
• Experience with financial reporting systems and internal control frameworks.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close, general ledger reconciliations, AR/AP workflows.
• Lead a 3–6 person team, set structure, processes and standards for accuracy.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure GAAP compliance across reports.
• Improve workflows using data-driven analysis; ensure audit-ready finance operations.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Team leadership

GAAP compliance

Month-end close

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Simplified Real Estate is seeking an Accounting leader to own and improve the finance operations for a growing 1,300+ unit property management portfolio. You will lead a 3–6 person team, own month-end close and GL reconciliations, and set high standards for accuracy and accountability.

Reporting to the CFO, you will build scalable processes, protect quality, and implement audit-ready reporting across the organization.