We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to join a real estate finance team in Dallas, Texas. This role combines day-to-day leadership of property accounting activities with ownership of core financial processes, making it well suited for someone who is comfortable working hands-on while guiding others. The position supports finance leadership by strengthening close procedures, improving reporting quality, and helping maintain accurate results across a diverse property portfolio.
Responsibilities:
- Direct the monthly close cycle for operating and holding entities within the property portfolio, ensuring deadlines are met and results are accurate.
- Examine journal entries, accrual calculations, and balance sheet reconciliations prepared by team members to confirm completeness and compliance.
- Oversee the creation and review of property-level financial reports, providing clear and reliable information for internal stakeholders.
- Maintain the integrity of general ledger records and supporting schedules by monitoring account activity and resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Coach and support property accounting staff through regular guidance, work review, and development-focused feedback.
- Work closely with property management and operations partners to investigate variances, reconcile balances, and address accounting questions.
- Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities while analyzing property performance against expectations and prior periods.
- Coordinate documentation and responses for audits, tax-related requests, and lender reporting obligations across assigned entities.
- Recommend and apply process enhancements that improve efficiency, consistency, and accounting controls within the department.
- Assist finance leadership with ad hoc reporting, special initiatives, and other operational priorities as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
- At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including direct responsibility for core accounting processes.
- Proven hands-on background in property accounting is required.
- Prior experience in multifamily or broader real estate accounting is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, or mentor accounting staff is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of general ledger activity, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting is required.
- Advanced Excel skills are required, and experience with RealPage or a comparable real estate accounting platform is preferred.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines are essential.