We are seeking a highly motivated
Accounting Project & Reporting Manager to join our Accounting & Finance team. This unique role combines technical accounting expertise with project leadership, offering the opportunity to drive strategic initiatives that improve accounting processes, enhance reporting capabilities, and support business growth.
As a management-level individual contributor, you will lead accounting, reporting, systems, and process improvement projects across multiple portfolios while partnering closely with Accounting, Information Technology, property accounting teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors. This role is ideal for a proactive professional who enjoys solving complex business challenges, managing cross-functional projects, and influencing positive organizational change.
What You'll Do- Lead accounting, reporting, and process improvement projects from planning through implementation.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to identify business requirements and develop practical solutions.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects stay on schedule and within scope.
- Track project milestones, risks, dependencies, and deliverables while communicating progress to leadership.
- Evaluate system enhancements and process improvements that drive efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
- Perform and review complex accounting activities within assigned portfolios.
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial reporting processes.
- Assist with internal and external audit requests and compliance initiatives.
- Serve as a key liaison between Accounting, IT, property accounting teams, business partners, and external vendors.
- Research accounting issues, analyze alternatives, and provide recommendations to executive accounting leadership.
- Support the successful implementation of new systems, reporting tools, and accounting initiatives.
What We're Looking For- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Progressive accounting experience with increasing responsibility.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Experience managing projects, process improvement initiatives, or system implementations.
- Ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable solutions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and influence stakeholders.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications- CPA designation preferred.
- Experience with ERP systems, financial reporting platforms, and accounting process automation.
- Project management experience or formal project management training.
- Experience working within real estate, property management, or multi-entity accounting environments is a plus.
Why Join Us?You will have the opportunity to work on high-impact initiatives, collaborate with senior leadership, and help shape the future of accounting operations through innovation, process improvement, and strategic project execution. If you enjoy leading change, solving complex challenges, and making a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help drive accounting excellence across our organization.Annual Base Salary Range: $112,227.79 - $143,090.43. This position is eligible to participate in the company's annual discretionary bonus program.
Inland offers a competitive range of
benefits for eligible Full-time employees:
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (PPO)
- Participation in the company 401(k) plan with a company match
- Vacation Time, Nine Paid Holidays, Three floating holidays per year
- Sick time
- Tuition reimbursement opportunity
- Company-paid life insurance equaling your annual base salary
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
- Paid Parental Leave
This position is eligible as an internal promotion opportunity.
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