Senior Accounting Manager – Real Estate (LA, 5 days)

Oliver James; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James is seeking an Accounting Manager for a growing investment firm in Los Angeles, with scope to advance toward a Controller role. You will own the full accounting and financial reporting function across multiple entities and a diverse portfolio including real estate and private investments.

This hands-on position reports to senior leadership and offers opportunities to drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and influence strategic decisions within a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Direct real estate accounting experience is required.
• Experience managing multiple entities and complex ownership structures.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting software.
• Exceptional organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle accounting process for multiple entities, including general ledger, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Oversee accounting for real estate investments, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing activity, capital expenditures, and property-level reporting.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors during tax preparation and annual audits.
• Monitor cash flow and assist with treasury management.
• Review and improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and special financial analyses.
• Coordinate with third-party property managers and investment professionals.
• Support investment transactions, entity formations, and other special projects as needed.
• Maintain accurate accounting records across multiple legal entities.
• Partner with leadership on strategic initiatives and operational improvements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Multi-entity accounting

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join a growing, entrepreneurial investment firm as an Accounting Manager, with scope to progress towards a Controller level. You’ll take ownership of the full accounting and financial reporting function across a diverse portfolio of investment entities, including real estate and private investments. A highly hands‑on, varied role offering exposure to senior leadership, the opportunity to drive improvements and real influence within a growing business.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle accounting process for multiple entities, including general ledger, journal entries, account
• reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Oversee accounting for real estate investments, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing activity, capital
• expenditures, and property-level reporting.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors during tax preparation and annual audits.
• Monitor cash flow and assist with treasury management.
• Review and improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and special financial analyses.
• Coordinate with third-party property managers and investment professionals.
• Support investment transactions, entity formations, and other special projects as needed.
• Maintain accurate accounting records across multiple legal entities.
• Partner with leadership on strategic initiatives and operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Direct real estate accounting experience is required.
• Experience managing multiple entities and complex ownership structures.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting software.
• Exceptional organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

This role is 5 days a week in Los Angeles.