Real Estate Finance & Reporting Leader

Keller Executive Search; Crofton (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base compensation

Annual performance incentive

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement savings plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Keller Executive Search presents an experienced Finance & Reporting Manager opportunity for a privately held real estate-focused portfolio. You will oversee monthly financial reporting for individual communities and the broader portfolio, drive budgeting, and partner with leadership to translate numbers into actionable guidance.

This role demands expertise in GAAP reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, with strong Excel and ERP system experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related discipline.
• 5+ years of accounting, financial reporting, or financial management experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP systems.
• Ability to translate financial information into practical recommendations for operational leaders.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Experience with multiple entities, business units, or operating locations.
• Experience in real estate, property management, or asset-based businesses is preferred.
• CPA or CMA or relevant postgraduate qualification.
• Experience with property-level reporting and portfolio financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly financial reporting for communities and the portfolio.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting with operational leadership.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, occupancy trends, capex, and variances.
• Develop management reports providing clear insight into operating performance.
• Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end closes.
• Support cash flow planning and performance against budgets.
• Collaborate with community management to investigate variances.
• Assist leadership with financial analysis for acquisitions and improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve controls, reporting processes, and workflows.
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, lenders, and other partners.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA or CMA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Keller Executive Search presents an experienced Finance & Reporting Manager opportunity for a privately held real estate-focused portfolio. You will oversee monthly financial reporting for individual communities and the broader portfolio, drive budgeting, and partner with leadership to translate numbers into actionable guidance.

This role demands expertise in GAAP reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, with strong Excel and ERP system experience.