Real Estate Accounting Manager

Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc.; Lexington (KY); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K matching

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Paid Vacation

Disability Insurance

Résumé du poste

Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. is seeking a Real Estate Accounting Manager to oversee accounting, financial reporting, property accounting, lease administration, and investor reporting for its real estate portfolio.

The role partners with leadership and operations to provide accurate financial information and drive scalable processes. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in real estate accounting, deep GAAP knowledge, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in commercial real estate, property accounting, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting processes.
• Experience with close processes, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting systems proficiency.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA beneficial.

Responsabilités

• Lead monthly close activities for real estate entities and properties.
• Review financial statements, reconciliations, and schedules for accuracy.
• Ensure proper accounting for real estate transactions and financing activities.
• Prepare property-level financial reports and management dashboards.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Manage tenant billing, AR, and collections; oversee lease accounting.
• Coordinate investor reporting and respond to inquiries.

Connaissances

Real estate accounting

GAAP knowledge

Financial close & budgeting

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation beneficial

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Property management software

Real estate accounting software

Financial reporting systems

Description du poste

Join a team that powers communities and builds careers. Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. is a 100% Employee-Owned company committed to excellence through continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, and Productivity for the benefit of our employee-owners, customers, and suppliers. Since 1946, Elliot has built a reputation as a trusted leader in engineering, energy delivery, technical services, and technology solutions. When you join Elliot, you're more than an employee, you're an owner with the opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and share in our success.

Snapshot

Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. is seeking a Real Estate Accounting Manager to oversee the accounting, financial reporting, property accounting, lease administration, and investor accounting activities for the company's real estate portfolio. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing tenant and investor accounting processes, supporting budgeting and forecasting efforts, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards and company policies. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong leadership skills, real estate accounting experience, and the ability to partner effectively with stakeholders across the organization.

Overview

The Real Estate Accounting Manager serves as a key financial leader responsible for the accounting and reporting functions of the company's real estate entities and investments. This position partners with executive leadership, operations teams, tenants, investors, and internal departments to provide accurate financial information, support strategic decision-making, and ensure strong financial controls. The role oversees property accounting, lease administration, investor reporting, budgeting, and compliance while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability across accounting processes.

A Day In The Life

• Lead monthly close activities for real estate entities and properties.
• Review and analyze financial statements, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure proper accounting treatment for real estate transactions, acquisitions, dispositions, financing activities, capital projects, and fixed assets.
• Prepare and review property-level financial reporting packages and management reports.
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning initiatives.
• Manage tenant billing, cash applications, accounts receivable, and collection activities.
• Administer lease agreements and monitor compliance with lease terms, rent escalations, renewals, and security deposits.
• Oversee NNN and other tenant-recoverable expenses, including billings, reconciliations, and year-end true-ups.
• Maintain property accounting records and schedules related to rental income, tenant receivables, lease activity, and operating expenses.
• Manage intercompany property transactions, allocations, reconciliations, and eliminations.
• Oversee monthly rental income distributions and supporting calculations for minority investors.
• Maintain investor ownership records, capital account activity, and distribution schedules.
• Prepare and distribute periodic investor reporting packages.
• Respond to investor inquiries and collaborate with internal teams regarding reporting and compliance requirements.
• Support audit requests, tax reporting activities, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Evaluate accounting processes and implement improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Collaborate with leadership and operational teams to support business objectives and strategic growth initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in commercial real estate, property accounting, real estate investment accounting, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience managing financial close processes, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPA designation is beneficial.
• Experience with property management and real estate accounting software is beneficial.
• Experience within a multi-entity accounting environment is beneficial.
• Experience with lease accounting and investor reporting is beneficial.
• Strong desire to learn, develop, and grow within a dynamic organization.

Benefits & Culture

Our success is based on our customers' confidence in us, our people's loyalty, hard work, and performance, and the traditions with which Mr. Davis H. Elliot began the company in 1946. We know that strong teams are built by fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and shared success. Some of the benefits we offer our team include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance w/ additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K w/ company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Paid Vacation
• Servant Leadership Training