Senior Accounting Manager

associacareers; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Leadership role

Growth‑oriented environment

Job summary

associacareers seeks a Senior Accounting Manager to lead financial operations for a growing property management portfolio. You will direct property accounting, supervise onsite and virtual teams, and ensure accurate cash‑basis reporting across multiple properties and clients.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of property/real estate accounting, strong leadership, and expertise with AppFolio or similar platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of accounting experience within property management or real estate
• Proven leadership and team management experience (8–12 staff)
• Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple properties and deadlines
• Collaborative mindset with cross‑department + remote teams
• Experience with client accounting and property financials
• Familiarity with property management platforms (AppFolio, Yardi, Buildium, RealPage, Entrata)
• Strong understanding of trust accounting and owner reporting
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Experience managing multi‑entity or multi-property portfolios
• Familiarity with property management compliance and regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Oversee all property management accounting functions including GL, AP/AR, reconciliations, and owner distributions
• Lead and mentor accounting team onsite and virtual
• Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting for property owners using cash basis accounting
• Manage month‑end and year‑end closes across properties and entities
• Maintain internal controls and regulatory compliance
• Prepare owner statements, financial packages, and performance reports
• Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, and stakeholders
• Drive process improvements leveraging technology to enhance efficiency
• Oversee trust accounts and client funds handling
• Develop and educate accounting policies and internal controls for scalable growth
• Manage client accounting and property financials across multiple properties

Skills

Property accounting

Cash basis accounting

Leadership

AppFolio

Yardi

Buildium

RealPage

Entrata

Financial reporting

Multi-entity/portfolio management

Internal controls

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

AppFolio

Yardi

Buildium

RealPage

Entrata

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Accounting Manager to lead the financial operations of our growing property management portfolio. This role requires a hands-on leader with deep expertise in property accounting, strong operational oversight, and a commitment to accuracy in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in cash basis accounting and experience managing financials across multiple properties and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions related to property management, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and owner distributions
• Manage and mentor the accounting team -both onsite and virtual-, ensuring high performance, accountability and professional development
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for property owners using cash basis accounting
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes across multiple properties and entities
• Maintain and enforce internal controls, ensuring compliance with industry standards and company policies
• Prepare and review owner statements, financial packages, and performance reports
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines, ensuring timely delivery financial reporting and operational support
• Identify and implement process improvements, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversee trust accounts and ensure proper handling of client funds
• Utilize AppFolio software to manage accounting workflows, reporting, and data integrity
• Develop, train and educate accounting policies, procedures and internal controls to support scalable growth.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and stakeholders as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of accounting experience within property management or real estate
• Proven leadership and team management experience, overseeing teams of 8-12 employees.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple properties and deadlines within a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative mindset with experience working across departments and remote teams
• Experience with client accounting and property financials
• Proficiency in AppFolio or similar property management platforms (e.g., Yardi, Buildium, RealPage, Entrata)
• Strong understanding of trust accounting and owner reporting
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills with the ability to explain complex accounting issues clearly and concisely to non-accountants
• Experience managing accounting for multi-entity or multi-property portfolios preferred
• Familiarity with property management compliance and regulatory requirements preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Leadership role with high visibility and impact
• Collaborative, growth-oriented environment within a dynamic property management company