Property Accounting Manager

Buckingham Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Property Accounting Manager to oversee a third-party accounting team within a dynamic real estate environment. This hybrid role involves ensuring compliance with accounting practices, managing financial reporting, and collaborating closely with operations staff and asset managers. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, along with a drive to learn and adapt in a fast-paced setting. Join a company dedicated to excellence in student housing and build-to-rent properties, where your contributions will help shape the future of innovative residential communities.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of supervisory experience and 8 years in accounting required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee third-party accounting team and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate on financial reporting and manage deadlines.
• Lead financial package distribution to lenders and partners.

Skills

Accounting

GAAP compliance

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA or Master’s degree

Job description

Property Accounting Manager - Hybrid

Our client is a vertically integrated company dedicated to acquiring, developing, managing, and financing student housing and build-to-rent (BTR) properties. Its residential communities offer top-tier amenities, innovative design, and exceptional, hospitality-focused customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the third-party accounting team, ensuring adherence to accounting practices and deadlines.
• Review consolidated analyses, journal entries, and monthly variance reports.
• Collaborate with the Joint Venture Reporting Manager on financial reporting.
• Work closely with operations staff and asset managers.
• Lead financial package distribution to lenders and partners.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and resolve related issues.
• Oversee property acquisition/disposition entries and financial reporting for sold entities.
• Review bank reconciliations and journal entries as needed.
• Ensure all internal and external deadlines are met.
• Update Standard Operating Procedures & Best Practice Memos.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as needed.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of supervisor experience & 8 years of accounting experience in the Real Estate industry (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CPA or Master’s preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP compliance
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Drive and desire to learn new technologies and grow technical and functional skill sets

Nice to have:

• Implementing process improvements and being highly adaptable
• Passion for making business processes more efficient and successful
• Ability to multitask and manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Acquisitions/Dispositions

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and General Business