Remote Director of Property Accounting & Controls

Chapman Management Group; Lynchburg (VA); Remote; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapman Management Group is seeking an experienced Director of Accounting to lead the property accounting function for a multi-property portfolio. This fully remote leadership role requires managing a team, ensuring GAAP compliance, and driving accurate, streamlined financial reporting across owned and managed properties.

You will oversee month-end closes, prepare schedules, and collaborate with operations and executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 3+ years of experience leading or supervising an accounting team.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial statements, reconciliations, month-end close, and internal controls.
• Experience managing accounting for multiple entities, business units, properties, or clients.
• Demonstrated ability to review financial statements and identify errors, trends, and unusual activity.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead effectively in a remote work environment.
• Comfortable operating in a growing organization where processes continue to evolve.

Responsibilities

• Direct the monthly accounting close and financial reporting process across multiple properties and ownership entities.
• Review property-level financial statements, budgets, general ledgers, and trial balances for accuracy.
• Ensure accounting is GAAP-compliant and aligned with policies, partnerships, and lender requirements.
• Lead and develop a remote accounting team and set clear workflows and deadlines.
• Provide training and technical guidance to staff and participate in staffing and process improvements.
• Coordinate audits and tax-return preparation with external accountants and auditors.
• Oversee system implementations, integrations, and process automation to improve efficiency.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Entrata

Yardi

MRI

RealPage

Job description

Chapman Management Group is seeking an experienced Director of Accounting to lead the property accounting function for a multi-property portfolio. This fully remote leadership role requires managing a team, ensuring GAAP compliance, and driving accurate, streamlined financial reporting across owned and managed properties.

You will oversee month-end closes, prepare schedules, and collaborate with operations and executive leadership.