Real Estate Accounting Manager — Lead Multi-Entity Growth

Boston Hire; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Hire represents a leading real estate management and investment firm seeking an experienced Real Estate Accounting Manager. This role oversees day-to-day accounting for multiple properties, collaborates with leadership on cash management and financial reporting, and aids in policy development.

The ideal candidate will strengthen internal controls, drive efficiencies, and manage month-end close while supervising staff and coordinating across entities. AppFolio experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience; real estate or property management preferred.
• Experience managing accounting across multiple entities or properties.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full accounting cycle across all managed entities, including AP/AR, invoicing, tenant charges, collections, and reconciliations.
• Supervise Staff Accountant, provide guidance, review work, and serve as escalation point.
• Manage cash and banking activities, banking relationships, funding, and reconciling accounts.
• Oversee weekly payment processing and check runs with proper approvals and controls.
• Prepare and oversee monthly financial reporting for properties and entities, including statements and schedules.
• Administer mortgage/debt activities, loan schedules, escrow monitoring, and lender reporting deadlines.
• Oversee real estate tax compliance, track deadlines, and ensure timely payments.
• Manage corporate/compliance requirements, LLC filings, W-9s, certificates of insurance.
• Coordinate annual insurance audits and other third-party audits, ensuring timely documentation.
• Oversee intercompany and corporate accounting activities, including management fee billings and payroll reconciliations.
• Support budgeting/forecasting and provide data and insights for operating and investment decisions.
• Develop and enhance accounting policies and procedures to promote consistency and scalability.
• Lead AppFolio optimization initiatives, reporting enhancements, workflow automation, and templates.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

General ledger

Cash management

Financial reporting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

AppFolio

Job description

Boston Hire represents a leading real estate management and investment firm seeking an experienced Real Estate Accounting Manager. This role oversees day-to-day accounting for multiple properties, collaborates with leadership on cash management and financial reporting, and aids in policy development.

The ideal candidate will strengthen internal controls, drive efficiencies, and manage month-end close while supervising staff and coordinating across entities. AppFolio experience is a plus.