Real Estate & Private Equity Corporate Accounting Lead

Fitch Irick Management; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitch Irick Corporation seeks an experienced Corporate Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations across our real estate development, private equity investments, and corporate entities. You will report to the Corporate Controller and oversee financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, and internal controls.

The role emphasizes building a strong accounting team, streamlining processes, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to support growth and investor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation or progress toward certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and month-end and year-end close processes.
• Experience supervising accounting across multiple entities or complex structures.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop accounting professionals.
• Strong internal controls, reconciliations, and process improvements.
• Advanced Excel and ERP systems experience.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for corporate entities, development projects, and investment vehicles.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing, GL review, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and internal accounting policies.
• Strengthen internal controls and reporting accuracy across multiple entities.
• Oversee intercompany transactions, partnership accounting, and related activities.
• Support budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses for operating companies and investments.
• Oversee accounting activities for real estate development projects and private equity vehicles.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulators for audits and compliance.
• Lead and develop the accounting team; drive process improvements and automation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to resolve accounting challenges and support growth.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

General Ledger

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Year-end close

Internal controls

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Multi-entity accounting

Education

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

CPA designation or progress toward certification

Tools

Yardi

Concur

Job description

Fitch Irick Corporation seeks an experienced Corporate Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations across our real estate development, private equity investments, and corporate entities. You will report to the Corporate Controller and oversee financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, and internal controls.

The role emphasizes building a strong accounting team, streamlining processes, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to support growth and investor