Minimum 4 years of accounting experience in real estate development
Strong knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting principles
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Demonstrated curiosity and enthusiasm for process improvement
Responsibilities
Lead month-end and year-end close processes for development projects
Track and report on project costs related to construction and acquisitions
Support lender reporting and coordinate with project managers for draw deadlines
Monitor project-level cash flows and identify funding gaps
Review and code vendor invoices, resolving discrepancies with accounts payable
Assist with audit preparation and external auditor requests
Manage and reconcile intercompany accounts across a multi-entity portfolio
Identify and implement process improvements in financial workflows
Benefits
High-visibility role with exposure to firm leadership
Opportunity to develop expertise in real estate development accounting
Work closely with VP/Controller on complex financial projects
Engagement in multi-entity financial management
Dynamic environment with a focus on process improvement
Full Job Description
About the role
This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to firm leadership and cross-entity operations. You will work closely with the VP/Controller on the full financial life cycle of active development projects, from construction through stabilization, across a portfolio of complex, multi-entity real estate ventures. The right candidate is detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and genuinely interested in building expertise in real estate development accounting.
What you'll do
Lead month-end and year-end close processes for development projects, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Track and report on project costs, including construction expenditures, land acquisition costs, and development-related spending.
Support lender reporting and requisition packages, coordinating with project managers and external stakeholders to meet draw deadlines.
Monitor project-level cash flows and flag potential funding gaps or timing issues.
Review and code vendor invoices, coordinate with outsourced accounts payable, and resolve discrepancies.
Assist with audit preparation, external auditor requests, and year-end workpapers.
Manage and reconcile intercompany accounts across a multi-entity portfolio.
Identify and implement process improvements in financial reporting workflows and accounting procedures.
Handle various administrative and recordkeeping tasks as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Minimum 4 years of accounting experience, with a focus on real estate development
Strong knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting principles
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced team
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Demonstrated curiosity and enthusiasm for process improvement
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree and/or CPA certification
Familiarity with AIA billing processes and construction draw cycles
Experience with Yardi Voyager or a comparable real estate accounting platform
Familiarity with Sage Intacct
Experience working within a multi-entity fund structure
