Senior Accounting Manager

Xplora Search Group; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base + bonus

Equity eligibility

Job summary

Xplora Search Group is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager for its Bala Cynwyd real estate portfolio. The role leads full-cycle accounting across properties, investment entities, and corporate operations, partnering with senior leadership on reporting and control improvements.

The position offers exposure to property-level accounting, funds, and external audits, with a focus on streamlining workflows and strengthening internal controls. A strong real estate accounting background is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within real estate and/or public accounting background with real estate clients.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience overseeing or reviewing accounting work performed by others.
• Demonstrated understanding of full-cycle accounting and month-end close.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with Yardi or another real estate accounting system.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of real estate properties, investment entities, and corporate operations.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review monthly workpapers, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations prepared by the accounting team.
• Review and analyze financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Assist with property-level and entity-level financial reporting.
• Support preparation and review of audited financial statements.
• Assist with property and investment-level distributions and valuations.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Team leadership

GAAP

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Location: Bala Cynwyd, PA | 4 days onsite

Must Have: 5+ years of progressive real estate and/or public accounting experience to be considered

A growing and well-established real estate investment and property management organization is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to join its accounting team. This is a high-visibility opportunity for an experienced real estate accounting professional to take ownership of day-to-day accounting operations while partnering with senior leadership on financial reporting, controls, and process improvements.

This role plays a critical part in overseeing accounting for a diverse portfolio of real estate assets, investment entities, and corporate operations. This position offers the opportunity to lead a strong accounting team while gaining exposure to property-level accounting, investment funds, financial reporting, and broader real estate operations.

Highlights:

• Competitive base + bonus and equity eligibility.
• Ability to make a meaningful impact on the organization's accounting infrastructure.
• Join an organization with a substantial real estate portfolio and an experienced accounting team.
• This is not a narrow accounting role, you'll have significant involvement across the full accounting and financial reporting process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of real estate properties, investment entities, and corporate operations.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review monthly workpapers, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations prepared by the accounting team.
• Review and analyze financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Assist with property-level and entity-level financial reporting.
• Support preparation and review of audited financial statements.
• Assist with property and investment-level distributions and valuations.
• Monitor and reconcile real estate taxes, insurance, reserves, and other property-related accounts.
• Review vendor payments, credit card activity, payroll-related accounting, and other operating expenses.
• Lead and oversee day-to-day accounting operations.
• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting and accounts payable staff.
• Review team deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Help establish best practices and improve accounting workflows.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing accounting environment.
• Partner with Asset Management and Property Management teams on financial and operational matters.
• Support accounting for multiple properties and entities.
• Gain exposure to investment fund accounting and higher-level financial initiatives.
• Assist with audits, compliance requirements, and other external reporting needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting.
• Assist with implementation of new accounting technologies and systems.
• Strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Help drive efficiencies across the accounting organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within real estate and/or public accounting background with real estate clients.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience overseeing or reviewing accounting work performed by others.
• Demonstrated understanding of full-cycle accounting and month-end close.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with Yardi or another real estate accounting system.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, lead a team, and continue growing within the real estate industry, this opportunity is worth exploring.