Accounting Manager

San Diego, CA

A well-capitalized commercial real estate ownership and operating platform is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee portfolio-level financial reporting, month-end close, and investor-grade deliverables. This role sits at the intersection of accounting operations, asset management support, and capital partner reporting.

The position offers meaningful ownership, exposure to sophisticated real estate transactions, and long-term growth within a lean, collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee review and approval of Accounts Payable processed by internal and third-party accounting teams
• Review and finalize tenant statements and lease abstract data
• Maintain and audit lease records within the property management system
• Oversee move-out reconciliations and final billings
• Calculate and review management fee schedules
• Lead annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts
• Manage CAM processes including quarterly true-ups, annual estimates, and annual reconciliations
• Support audits through balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Own month-end close including bank reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and variance analysis
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for internal leadership and capital partners
• Oversee financials prepared by staff accountants and outsourced accounting partners
• Support construction accounting including budget setup, contract tracking, loan draws, and fee calculations
• Manage lender reporting and covenant compliance
• Oversee miscellaneous receivable accounting and reconciliations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of real estate accounting experience preferred
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Experience with institutional property accounting platforms (e.g., Yardi or similar)
• Exposure to invoice management and asset-level reporting tools preferred
• Strong understanding of commercial real estate financial reporting
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven
• Comfortable working in a lean, fast-moving environment with ownership mentality

San Diego, CA

A rapidly growing real estate investment platform focused on acquiring and operating industrial assets across the Western U.S. is seeking an Accounting Manager to support continued portfolio expansion and platform scalability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly P&L and balance sheet reporting for each joint venture entity and the operating company.
• Manage all accounts payable activities, including vendor invoices and payment processing.
• Perform bank reconciliations and ensure financial accuracy across multiple entities.
• Set up and maintain bank accounts for new acquisitions, entities, and partnerships.
• Administer line-of-credit draws, repayments, and related reporting.
• Prepare and process investor distributions in coordination with senior leadership and capital partners.
• Coordinate with the external CPA for tax returns, audits, and preparation of K-1s.
• Support cash flow tracking, forecasting, and development of reporting tools.
• Implement and enhance accounting systems, processes, and internal controls as the platform scales.
• Maintain organized, accurate financial records and support compliance requirements across entities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred but not required.
• 5–10 years of real estate accounting experience, ideally within investments, development, or fund accounting.
• Strong understanding of multi-entity structures, intercompany accounting, and JV reporting.
• Experience with accounting platforms such as QuickBooks Online, AppFolio, Yardi, or similar systems.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment and manage evolving processes.