Manager of Development & Property Accounting

Fulcrum Staffing, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A private real estate development firm based in South Carolina is seeking a Manager of Development & Property Accounting. This critical role involves supervising accounting functions for diverse real estate projects and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Candidates should have 7-10 years in relevant accounting roles, deep real estate knowledge, and management experience. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required, and competencies in GAAP and project audits are preferred.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in accounting roles, preferably in real estate.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and development accounting.
• Experience with fund-level reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting for development projects.
• Manage property accounting across multiple portfolios.
• Lead and coordinate external audits.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Job costing

Analytical skills

Management skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Yardi

Procore

Nexus

inBill

Job description

Manager of Development & Property Accounting

Privately owned, full-service real estate investment and development firm headquartered in Charleston, SC is seeking a Manager of Development & Property Accounting to join their growing accounting team. This critical role will oversee all accounting functions related to real estate development projects, fund-level reporting, and property operations across the company’s diverse portfolio, which includes multifamily, commercial, retail, and master-planned communities throughout the Southeast. This position will be on-site at the Charleston office. Compensation based on experience.

Reporting to the VP, Controller & Treasurer, this position will lead a team and serve as a key liaison across the company’s development, construction, property management, and asset management teams. The ideal candidate is an experienced accounting professional with deep real estate knowledge and the ability to manage complexity across multiple projects and entities. This role also plays a key part in leading external audits and ensuring compliance with GAAP, lender, and investor reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting for all active and completed development projects.
• Manage property accounting for operating assets across multifamily, retail, and commercial portfolios.
• Direct fund accounting operations, including reporting for internal and external investors.
• Lead preparation and coordination of multiple external audits, including development, property, and fund audits.
• Supervise and develop a team of accountants, ensuring accurate and timely reporting across all verticals.
• Collaborate with development and construction teams to manage project budgets, draw processes, cost tracking, and capitalization policies.
• Work closely with asset management and property management teams to support financial operations and performance tracking.
• Ensure accurate recording and reporting of capital expenditures and tenant improvements.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate with third-party accounting firms and overseas outsourcing partners to ensure consistent and accurate accounting practices, effective workflow management, and timely deliverables.
• Support technology initiatives across the accounting function, including system enhancements, integrations, and automation efforts to improve accuracy, scalability, and efficiency across development and property accounting workflows.
• Collaborate with Controller on strategic initiatives, including cash flow forecasting, portfolio-level financial analysis, and the implementation of best practices across development, property, and fund accounting operations.

Qualifications

• Experience: At least 7–10 years in progressively responsible accounting roles, preferably within real estate development, property management, or public accounting firms serving real estate clients.
• Technical skills: Strong understanding of GAAP, real estate development accounting, job costing, and property operations. Experience with fund-level reporting is preferred.
• Systems knowledge: Familiarity with accounting and construction software platforms, including Yardi, Procore, Nexus, inBill, or similar systems.
• Audit experience: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple audits (project, property, and fund-level).
• Analytical ability: Skilled at interpreting financial data, identifying trends, and supporting business decisions with accurate, actionable information.
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage and mentor a team in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. Collaborative and communicative management style.
• Organizational capability: Comfortable juggling multiple priorities across a broad portfolio; high attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture.
• Professionalism: Confident in working with internal stakeholders and external parties, including auditors, lenders, investors, and joint venture partners.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. CPA or active CPA candidacy is preferred.

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