Senior Manager, Accounting & FP&A

JP Management LLC; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

JP Management LLC is seeking a Senior Manager, Accounting & FP&A to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling across the real estate portfolio. You will partner with executive leadership, property operations, and accounting teams to drive performance and strengthen controls.

You will manage the accounting team, oversee monthly close, and implement SOPs to create a disciplined close cycle, while providing strategic financial insights to support decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in accounting and/or FP&A.
• Proven experience managing accounting teams and overseeing the monthly close process.
• Ownership of the P&L process, partnering with executives and senior management.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and CapEx analysis.
• Real estate or property management industry experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting efforts across the real estate portfolio.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance short- and long-term financial models to support strategic planning and investment decisions.
• Analyze financial and operational performance, including NOI, ROI, cash flow, and operating margins.
• Partner with property management and operations teams to evaluate performance and identify margin-improvement opportunities.
• Prepare and present clear financial insights, trends, and recommendations to the President and ownership.
• Support capital planning and CapEx initiatives, including underwriting and scenario analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager, Accounting & FP&A is responsible for leading financial planning and analysis initiatives while providing strong accounting leadership and cross-functional financial support. This role partners closely with executive leadership, property operations, and accounting teams to drive financial performance, strengthen controls, and support strategic decision-making across the real estate portfolio.

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager, Accounting & FP&A is responsible for leading financial planning and analysis initiatives while providing strong accounting leadership and cross-functional financial support. This role partners closely with executive leadership, property operations, and accounting teams to drive financial performance, strengthen controls, and support strategic decision-making across the real estate portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting efforts across the real estate portfolio
• Develop, maintain, and enhance short-and long-term financial models to support strategic planning and investment decisions
• Analyze financial and operational performance, including key real estate metrics such as NOI,ROI, cash flow, and operating margins
• Partner with property management and operations teams to evaluate performance, identify risks,and uncover opportunities for margin improvement
• Prepare and present clear, actionable financial insights, trends, and recommendations to the President and ownership
• Support capital planning and CapEx initiatives, including underwriting, scenario analysis, and return evaluations

Accounting Leadership & Financial Reporting:

• Manage and develop the accounting team, providing mentorship, performance guidance, and accountability
• Oversee and continuously improve the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy, consistency,and timeliness
• Design, implement, and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) to create a morestructured, disciplined, and predictable close period
• Establish and communicate clear close calendars, roles, deadlines, and approval workflows
• Review and analyze property-level and corporate financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal accounting policies, and company standards
• Strengthen internal controls, data integrity, and documentation across financial systems and processes
• Partner with accounting staff to identify and implement process improvements, automation, and efficiency

Cross-Functional Leadership & Strategic Support:

• Serve as a key liaison between finance, accounting, property operations, and senior leadership
• Provide financial guidance to property managers on budgeting, cost control, and performance optimization
• Support the continued development and optimization of financial systems, reporting tools, and ERP platforms
• Assist in building scalable, repeatable finance processes to support company growth and operational complexity
• Contribute to ad hoc financial analyses, special projects, and strategic initiatives as needed
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 8–10 years of experience in accounting and/or FP&A
• Proven experience managing accounting teams and overseeing the monthly close process
• Demonstrated ownership of the P&L process, partnering directly with executives and senior management
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and CapEx analysis
• Real estate or property management industry experience preferred
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems

Salary: $150,000 - $165,000 base

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

JP Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.