Senior Property Accounting Director

Associa; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Associa is seeking a seasoned Director of Accounting to lead our property management financial operations across multiple portfolios. You will oversee G/L, AP/AR, reconciliations, and owner distributions while mentoring onsite and virtual teams to deliver accurate, timely statements and reports.

Expertise in cash-basis accounting, trust accounting, and multi-property coordination is essential. A strong PM platform background (AppFolio, Yardi, Buildium, RealPage, Entrata) will drive process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 5+ years accounting experience in property management or real estate.
• Proficiency with AppFolio or similar PM platforms.
• Experience leading accounting teams onsite and virtually.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with multi-entity or multi-property portfolios preferred.
• Familiarity with trust accounting and owner reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions for property management including GL, AP/AR, reconciliations and owner distributions.
• Manage and mentor the accounting team—onsite and virtual.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for property owners using cash basis accounting.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes across multiple properties/entities.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with standards and policies.
• Prepare and review owner statements, financial packages and performance reports.
• Manage priorities and deadlines for timely reporting and operational support.
• Identify process improvements and leverage technology to enhance efficiency.
• Oversee trust accounts and proper handling of client funds.
• Utilize PM platforms (AppFolio, etc.) to manage workflows and data integrity.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-department collaboration

Property accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

AppFolio

Yardi

Buildium

RealPage

Entrata

Job description

Associa is seeking a seasoned Director of Accounting to lead our property management financial operations across multiple portfolios. You will oversee G/L, AP/AR, reconciliations, and owner distributions while mentoring onsite and virtual teams to deliver accurate, timely statements and reports.

Expertise in cash-basis accounting, trust accounting, and multi-property coordination is essential. A strong PM platform background (AppFolio, Yardi, Buildium, RealPage, Entrata) will drive process