Accounting Manager/Senior Accounting Manager

Prometheus Real Estate Group•San Mateo, CA

2h•$135,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Accounting team is looking for an Accounting Manager or Senior Accounting Manager to oversee real estate accounting activities for residential, commercial, and joint venture properties. This person will serve as a key liaison across property management and internal teams to ensure financial accuracy, strong internal controls, consistent application of accounting policies to support Prometheus' growth. Sure, there is a lot on your plate, but you are the type of person who is looking for a job that will challenge you in new ways and provide you with the opportunity to grow. So, if you are passionate about people and want to transform your property management job into a career, we invite you to take that step with us and call Prometheus your HOME.

Requirements

Minimum of five to seven (5-7) years of progressive accounting experience, with at least two to four (2-4) years in a supervisory role.
A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is preferred.
Strong written and verbal ability to communicate effectively across functions.
Proven ability to build and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders as well as focusing on finding creative solutions.
Team Oriented
Communicator
Entrepreneurial
Passionate
Self-Starter
Creative
Principled
Brand Ambassador

Nice To Haves

Experience with joint venture accounting, partnership allocations, and investor reporting strongly preferred.
Experience working directly with external auditors and managing audit processes.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Controls - Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, prepare and review financial statements for management, owners, lenders, and joint venture partners, ensure reporting accuracy and adherence to internal controls, and support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and ad hoc analyses.
Joint Venture & Cross-Functional Collaboration – Oversee accounting for joint ventures and partnerships, including capital calls, distributions, and partner reporting, and partner with property management, development, construction, corporate accounting, tax, treasury, and investor relations to resolve accounting issues and ensure consistent financial treatment across entities.
Audit, Compliance & Technical Accounting - Serve as primary liaison for external audits, ensure compliance with GAAP, partnership agreements, lender requirements, and internal policies, prepare year-end reporting and tax workpapers, and provide guidance on technical accounting matters and complex transactions.
Leadership & Process Improvement – Mentor, and develop accounting staff, drive performance management and professional growth, act as a subject matter expert for systems and reporting tools, and identify process improvements to increase efficiency, scalability, and data integrity.

Benefits

Medical; Vision; Dental:100% Company-paid plans (including eligible dependents) and affordable buy-up options
Life Insurance; Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance; Long Term Disability
Behavioral Health Program Accessible 24/7
Tax-Free Flexible Spending Accounts
401(K) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
Recognition & Rewards Program (Torch)
Vacation: 10 days per year with accrual increasing over time
Anniversary Vacation: 40-hour Vacation Granted at Tenured Milestones
Sick Leave: 9 days per year
12 paid holidays, including your birthday!
Paid Volunteer Time
Tenure-based Housing discounts
Educational Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement
Referral Bonus
Hybrid Work Schedule