Yugo is a global leader in student housing dedicated to creating exceptional living experiences for students around the world. With a presence spanning more than 14 countries and 120 cities, Yugo combines innovation, community, and purpose to redefine student living. In the U.S., Yugo operates nearly 40,000 beds across 88 properties in 28 states, delivering vibrant communities designed to support student success both personally and professionally. Guided by its Live Your Best Life philosophy, Yugo fosters sustainability, personal growth, and career development while building an inclusive, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture for residents and team members alike. The Accounting Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the highest level of financial reporting accuracy and maintaining financial systems in a multi-entity environment. This position leads and mentors the accounting team, supports financial analysis, and works closely with various departments to optimize accounting processes and ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulations. The Accounting Manager will oversee the preparation, review, and presentation of financial statements, manage budgeting processes, and ensure compliance with joint ventures, partnership accounting, and consolidation. This role also supports business growth by assisting with new property setups, acquisitions, and conversions.
Requirements
Reporting to the Property Accounting Director, here’s what you’ll be doing!
- Lead and supervise a team of accountants, ensuring proper development and mentorship.
- Oversee and review monthly financial statement preparation in line with GAAP and company procedures.
- Manage the preparation and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Collaborate with operations to provide in-depth analysis of financial performance and budget-to-actual variances and recommend process improvements.
- Present financial reports to the executive team and lead discussions on financial outcomes.
- May oversee joint venture and partnership accounting, consolidation, and reporting.
- Assist with property setup and conversion processes and provide acquisition support.
- Support onboarding new clients, migrating data, and ensuring a smooth transition during the onboarding process.
- Manage compliance, including debt reporting and audit preparations.
- Assist in the preparation of budgets, financial projections, and forecasts.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls and financial policies.
- Maintain databases and implement automated financial applications to improve productivity.
- Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting for key stakeholders.
Sound good so far? Here’s what you’ll need to thrive in this role!
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
- 5 + years of related accounting and financial reporting experience; preferably in a multi-family or student housing property management environment
- Strong experience in leading teams and supervisory roles, with a focus on staff development.
- Expertise in GMP and ERP financial systems (e.g., Entrata, Realpage, Microsoft Office Suite, Yardi, QuickBooks).
- Financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting experience.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze financial performance, investigate variances, and provide actionable recommendations.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with internal/external stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
- High-level analytical, planning, organizing and problem-solving skills; Advanced skills in Microsoft Office products and financial management software.
- Developed verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare documentation for stakeholders’ groups at varying levels,
- Knowledge of Entrata and Vena (preferred)
Benefits
As part of the Yugo team, you are eligible for a competitive salary, bonus eligibility, comprehensive benefits and more! Here’s a snapshot of what we offer;
- Competitive salary
- Generous benefits package! Including health, dental and vision
- 401k + 4% employer matching
- Three weeks of PTO
- Paid Wellness Time
- 11 paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- 1 Paid Volunteer Day
- 1 Paid YuDay
- Company paid STD, LTD and Life insurance
At Yugo, we believe in creating a culture where everyone belongs and feels empowered to do their best work. If you're looking to make an impact in a people-first environment, apply today! Equal Opportunity Employer We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.