Property Accounting Manager

Confidential Employer; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Property Accounting Manager to oversee the financial operations of real estate entities, including reporting, budgeting, tax compliance, and team leadership.

This in-office role requires 15-20 years of property accounting experience, proficiency in Yardi, MRI, Timeline, and advanced Excel. You will mentor staff and collaborate on cash flow, budgets, and development financing.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of property accounting experience in real estate management and development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Strong proficiency in Yardi (required), MRI, and Timeline.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to conduct complex financial analysis.
• Proven leadership experience managing direct reports.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer financial software systems (MRI, AVID, Treasury Management) for daily operations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, offering expert financial guidance.
• Manage financial analyses including balance sheets, depreciation schedules, draws, and escrow distributions.
• Contribute to business planning, reporting, and forecasting to support decision-making.
• Monitor and manage cash flow and capital requirements for development projects.
• Review CAM budgets for accuracy and compliance.
• Support tax filings for multiple entities and assist CPA firms with required documentation.
• Oversee insurance programs and audits for company operations and projects.
• Manage project lending and draw processes for development financing.
• Develop and manage budgets for corporate operations and projects.
• Collaborate on process improvements to strengthen internal controls and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Budgeting

Decision-making

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Timeline

Excel

Job description

Property Accounting Manager
Who: An experienced accounting leader with 15-20 years in property accounting and real estate finance.
What: Oversee financial operations for property management and development, including reporting, budgeting, tax compliance, and team leadership.
When: Immediate need for an in-office role.
Where: Houston, TX.
Why: Join a highly ranked organization recognized as one of Houston’s Best Places to Work.
Office Environment: 100% in-office, collaborative, and professional setting.
Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 annually.

Position Overview:
The Property Accounting Manager will oversee the financial operations of multiple real estate entities and projects, ensuring accuracy in reporting, compliance, and strategic insights. This role combines financial management, client relationship oversight, tax compliance, and process improvement while managing and mentoring a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer financial software systems (MRI, AVID, Treasury Management) for daily operations.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, offering expert financial guidance.

• Manage financial analyses including balance sheets, depreciation schedules, draws, and escrow distributions.

• Contribute to business planning, reporting, and forecasting to support decision-making.

• Monitor and manage cash flow and capital requirements for development projects.

• Review CAM budgets for accuracy and compliance.

• Support tax filings for multiple entities and assist CPA firms with required documentation.

• Oversee insurance programs and audits for company operations and projects.

• Manage project lending and draw processes for development financing.

• Develop and manage budgets for corporate operations and projects.

• Collaborate on process improvements to strengthen internal controls and efficiency.

Qualifications:

• 15-20 years of property accounting experience in real estate management and development.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.

• Strong proficiency in Yardi (required), MRI, and Timeline.

• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to conduct complex financial analysis.

• Proven leadership experience managing direct reports.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making abilities.