Real Estate Development Accounting Manager

Confidential Employer; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Metro Atlanta is seeking a Real Estate Development Accountant to own project accounting and company financials, reporting directly to the CEO.

This highly visible, in-office role offers the opportunity to influence major real estate developments and executive decision-making. Proficiency in QuickBooks and real estate accounting is required for success, with collaboration across internal teams and external partners to deliver accurate investor reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in real estate development or construction accounting.
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and project accounting workflows.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle project accounting, including cost tracking and job costing
• Prepare monthly financials, draw requests, and investor reporting
• Oversee budget vs. actual analysis and variance reporting
• Maintain compliance with financial institutions and partners
• Utilize QuickBooks to manage general ledger and company financials
• Partner with internal teams, vendors, and external accountants
• Provide financial insights and recommendations directly to the CEO

Skills

Executive presence

Communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Project accounting software

Job description

Job Title

Real Estate Development Accountant – Right Hand of the CEO – Highly Visible Position

Who:

A strong, stable, and growing real estate development company in Metro Atlanta.

What:

Seeking a highly skilled Development Accountant with QuickBooks expertise to lead financial operations and act as the CEO’s right hand.

When:

Position is open immediately for the right candidate.

Where:

In-office role based in Metro Atlanta.

Why:

Be a key financial leader in a growing firm, contributing directly to major real estate projects and executive decision-making.

Office Environment:

Professional, fast-paced, and collaborative with direct access to executive leadership.

Salary:

Up to $115,000 base + performance-based bonus.

Position Overview:

We’re hiring a Real Estate Development Accountant to take ownership of project accounting and company financials. This highly visible role reports directly to the CEO and plays a critical part in driving financial accuracy and insight across multiple real estate developments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle project accounting, including cost tracking and job costing
• Prepare monthly financials, draw requests, and investor reporting
• Oversee budget vs. actual analysis and variance reporting
• Maintain compliance with financial institutions and partners
• Utilize QuickBooks to manage general ledger and company financials
• Partner with internal teams, vendors, and external accountants
• Provide financial insights and recommendations directly to the CEO

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in real estate development or construction accounting
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and project accounting workflows
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills and executive presence