Property Accounting Manager

Orionplacement; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking a Property Accounting Manager to lead a diverse CRE portfolio with ownership of accounting, analysis, and reporting. You will drive monthly closes, GAAP reporting, and budgeting while mentoring a team of property accountants.

The role collaborates with property management and asset teams, emphasizing internal control improvements and system optimization (Yardi, MRI). Strong leadership, communication, and CPA-preferrence are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 2+ years of commercial real estate or property accounting experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• CPA is preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting, financial analysis, and reporting for a portfolio of real estate entities and assets.
• Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual closes are accurate and timely.
• Review and approve financial workpapers, reconciliations, budgets, and GAAP reporting.
• Lead and mentor a team of property accountants.
• Collaborate with property management, leasing, construction, asset management, and other teams.
• Contribute to annual budgeting and monthly reporting for senior management.
• Improve internal controls and processes; identify gaps and implement improvements.
• Support and optimize property management and accounting systems.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Job description

Pay:

$110,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take ownership of property accounting for a substantial and diverse commercial real estate portfolio.
• Lead and develop a team while working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional real estate teams.
• Play a visible role in financial reporting, annual budgeting, process improvement, and operational decision-making.
• Work in a collaborative, professional environment where your ideas and expertise can make a real impact.
• Enjoy strong benefits, professional growth opportunities, and direct access to leadership.
• Build your career with a stable, growing real estate organization with a significant presence in the Boston market.

Location:

Boston, Massachusetts. On-site

Note:

To be considered, candidates must have 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years of commercial real estate or property accounting experience and 2+ years of supervisory experience.

About Us

We are a well-established, vertically integrated real estate investment and management organization with a large and diverse portfolio across commercial real estate and other asset classes. Our team is known for strong execution, collaboration, and a hands-on approach to creating lasting value. We offer the opportunity to work closely with experienced leadership, contribute to meaningful initiatives, and grow your career in a fast-paced environment. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage accounting, financial analysis, and reporting activities for a portfolio of real estate entities and assets.
• Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closes are accurate, timely, and professionally prepared.
• Review and approve financial workpapers, bank reconciliations, escalation billings, budgets, analyses, and GAAP reporting.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of property accountants and support their professional development.
• Partner closely with property management, leasing, construction, asset management, and other internal teams.
• Play a key role in the annual budgeting process and monthly financial reporting for senior management.
• Help enforce internal controls, identify process or procedural gaps, and implement effective improvements.
• Support and improve the use of property management and accounting systems, including Yardi and MRI.
• Provide hands-on accounting support during periods of high volume, deadlines, team transitions, or employee absences.
• Lead special projects and contribute to department-wide initiatives and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 2+ years of commercial real estate or property accounting experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with monthly close, budgeting, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Yardi and MRI experience is preferred.
• CPA is preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to lead, collaborate, and make a visible impact rather than simply maintaining the status quo. Our team values professionalism, initiative, integrity, and continuous improvement. With direct exposure to leadership, meaningful responsibilities, a collaborative culture, strong benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Property Accounting Manager ready to take the next step in their career.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance