Accounting Manager- Property Management

Optimus Property Management, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimus Property Management, Inc. in Los Angeles seeks a Senior Accountant to lead our internal accounting department.

You will oversee financial accounting, reporting, and GAAP compliance for owned and third‑party assets, and manage a team of two senior accountants and five staff accountants under the President. You will collaborate with Asset Management and Operations to enable strategic decision‑making, implement accounting policies, and optimize SOPs while guiding external reporting, audits,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong background in real estate investment and property management accounting.
• Deep understanding of GAAP, real estate fund structures, and financial reporting best practices.
• Advanced experience with AppFolio or comparable property management/accounting software.
• Proven ability to implement structure, policy, and process improvements in a growing company.
• Demonstrated team leadership experience and ability to motivate, delegate, and scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the accounting function across all real estate investments, including owned assets and third‑party managed properties.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements, investor reporting packages, and property‑level analytics.
• Establish and refine accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls; lead the creation and implementation of SOPs.
• Manage team performance, structure workflows, and develop team members for career growth and efficiency.
• Oversee audit, tax, debt compliance, and other external reporting requirements.
• Collaborate on acquisition and disposition activities, including closing statements and transaction‑level accounting.
• Support the implementation and optimization of accounting software systems (AppFolio experience strongly preferred).
• Partner with executive leadership to drive financial visibility, budgeting, and strategic planning.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

GAAP knowledge

Real estate accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred but not required

Tools

AppFolio

Job description

About Us

We are a growing real estate investment and property management company based in Los Angeles, with a portfolio spanning over 1,000 residential units and nearly 1 million square feet of commercial space. As we expand our team and scale our operations, we are seeking a Senior Accountant to lead and evolve our internal accounting department. This is a high‑impact leadership role with the opportunity to shape financial operations for both owned and third‑party assets.

About the Role

The Senior Accountant will oversee all aspects of financial accounting, reporting, and compliance across our real estate portfolio. You will lead a team of two senior accountants and five staff accountants, ensuring timely, accurate, and GAAP‑compliant financial reporting for internal stakeholders, investors, and third‑party clients. This role reports directly to the President and works closely with Asset Management and Operations to support strategic decision‑making and organizational efficiency.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage the accounting function across all real estate investments, including owned assets and third‑party managed properties
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
• Prepare and review financial statements, investor reporting packages, and property‑level analytics
• Establish and refine accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls; lead the creation and implementation of SOPs
• Manage team performance, structure workflows, and develop team members to support career growth and departmental efficiency
• Oversee audit, tax, debt compliance, and other external reporting requirements
• Collaborate on acquisition and disposition activities, including closing statements and transaction‑level accounting
• Support the implementation and optimization of accounting software systems (AppFolio experience strongly preferred)
• Partner with executive leadership to drive financial visibility, budgeting, and strategic planning

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role
• Strong background in real estate investment and property management accounting
• Deep understanding of GAAP, real estate fund structures, and financial reporting best practices
• Advanced experience with AppFolio or comparable property management/accounting software
• Proven ability to implement structure, policy, and process improvements in a growing company
• Demonstrated team leadership experience — you know how to motivate, delegate, and scale
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred but not required)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments and with ownership/investors

Why Join Us

• Play a key role in scaling a dynamic and entrepreneurial real estate firm
• Work with a seasoned team that values initiative, integrity, and innovation
• Hybrid schedule with minimal overtime and a focus on work‑life balance
• Opportunity to shape an evolving department and grow with the company