Real Estate Accounting Manager

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an Accounting Manager for Housing & Real Estate in New York. This role partners with executive leadership to oversee accounting, reporting, and compliance across a diverse housing portfolio.

You will lead real estate transactions, refinancings, and asset optimization projects while guiding budgeting, forecasting, and portfolio performance. Strong GAAP, multi-entity accounting, and nonprofit real estate experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong background in multi-entity accounting, consolidations, GAAP reporting.
• Experience with affordable housing, LIHTC, LPs/LLCs, or nonprofit real estate preferred.
• Experience managing regulatory compliance and external reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting, financial reporting across multiple real estate and housing entities.
• Manage audits, tax filings, lender reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Support financial analysis related to development projects, acquisitions, refinancing, and portfolio investments.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, reserve monitoring, and portfolio performance reporting.
• Serve as primary financial contact for third‑party property management and external stakeholders.
• Supervise finance staff while implementing process improvements and strengthening internal controls.

Skills

Real estate accounting

GAAP

Multi-entity accounting

Consolidations

Leadership

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Looking to combine real estate accounting expertise with strategic leadership and mission-driven impact? This opportunity offers direct exposure to executive leadership, complex real estate transactions, and the ability to influence the financial performance of a diverse housing portfolio.

Accounting Manager, Housing & Real Estate

Salary: $110,000 – $125,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership on key housing and real estate initiatives
• Gain hands‑on exposure to real estate development, acquisitions, refinancing, and asset optimization projects
• Lead the financial oversight of a diverse portfolio of housing and real estate entities
• Influence capital planning, investment decisions, and long‑term portfolio strategy
• Collaborate with lenders, auditors, government agencies, syndicators, and property management partners
• Lead and mentor finance team members while strengthening accounting operations and reporting processes
• Work cross‑functionally with Development, Operations, Facilities, Procurement, and Finance leaders
• Drive improvements in financial reporting, internal controls, and process efficiency
• Blend strategic financial planning with hands‑on accounting leadership responsibilities
• Expand your expertise in affordable housing, nonprofit finance, and complex real estate structures

Key Responsibilities for the Accounting Manager, Housing & Real Estate:

• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, consolidations, and compliance across multiple real estate and housing entities
• Manage audits, tax filings, lender reporting, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Support financial analysis related to development projects, acquisitions, refinancing, and portfolio investments
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, reserve monitoring, and portfolio performance reporting
• Serve as the primary financial contact for third‑party property management companies and external stakeholders
• Supervise finance staff while implementing process improvements and strengthening internal controls

Qualifications for the Accounting Manager, Housing & Real Estate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Progressive accounting or finance experience with prior leadership responsibilities
• Strong background in multi‑entity accounting, consolidations, financial reporting, audits, and GAAP compliance
• Experience with affordable housing, LIHTC, LPs, LLCs, joint ventures, or nonprofit real estate organizations highly preferred
• Proven experience managing regulatory compliance and external reporting requirements

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