Accounting Manager

Speed Bay Warehouse Solutions•Denver, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Manager will oversee and supervise both corporate and property-level accounting functions, serving as a strategic leader within the accounting department. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of all financial records across both corporate entities and the property portfolio. The Accounting Manager will provide strategic leadership across both corporate and property-level accounting, with the understanding that, as the team grows, day-to-day oversight of one these areas may transition to a dedicated role. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of all financial records for the corporate entities and the property portfolio, while helping to define and refine responsibilities as the organization evolves. This position requires advanced proficiency in Yardi and Excel, with a demonstrated ability to lead and develop team members, streamline accounting processes, manage multiple priorities, and drive operational efficiencies across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead capacity; real estate industry experience highly preferred
Advanced proficiency in Yardi Property Management Software; advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis, VLOOKUP)
Strong understanding of GAAP principles, accounting best practices, and internal controls
Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, and develop team members
Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines; effective communicator with strong problem-solving abilities
Ability to work collaboratively across departments; strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Nice To Haves

CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license or working toward certification
Experience with Asana or similar project management tools
Experience in commercial real estate accounting
Exposure to consolidated accounting and intercompany transactions
Background in property management accounting

Responsibilities

Supervise, mentor, and provide performance feedback to the Corporate Accountant and Property Accountants
Ensure team members maintain professional development and career growth opportunities
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings to monitor performance, address concerns, and align on goals
Promote a collaborative, supportive team environment while maintaining accounting standards and compliance
Delegate accounting tasks appropriately and monitor completion of assigned work
Maintain and oversee accurate general ledger and sub-ledger accounts for corporate entities
Ensure preparation of and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Supervise account reconciliations and the resolution of discrepancies
Monitor accounts payable and receivable transaction processing
Track and manage corporate budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses
Oversee Yardi operations for intercompany billing and collection processes
Ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate accounting policies
Maintain oversight of general ledger and sub-ledger accounts for assigned properties
Ensure preparation of and review monthly, quarterly, and annual property-level financial statements
Supervise CAM billing, collections, and annual CAM reconciliations using Yardi
Monitor tenant ledgers, leasing activity, rent rolls, and occupancy reporting
Track and manage property-level budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses
Ensure proper documentation and compliance for all property accounting activities
Review and approve corporate and property financial statements before submission to management
Use Excel to create and oversee detailed financial models, reports, and analyses
Develop comparative analysis of corporate and property performance
Provide management with timely, accurate financial reporting for decision-making
Support preparation of consolidated financial reporting across all entities
Coordinate annual audit and tax filing processes
Ensure preparation and timely submission of schedules, documentation, and audit inquiries
Maintain compliance with GAAP principles and accounting best practices
Monitor internal controls and recommend improvements to accounting processes
Stay current with accounting regulations and industry standards
Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and enhance efficiency
Lead implementation of process improvements and system enhancements
Collaborate with operations, finance, and other departments to optimize workflows
Use project management tools such as Asana to maintain project timelines and team accountability