Accounting & Reporting Manager

MG Properties • San Diego, CA

1d • $90,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

MG Properties is seeking an experienced Accounting & Reporting Manager to lead property accounting across an assigned portfolio and oversee key financial reporting responsibilities. The role involves developing accounting teams, improving processes, and collaborating across departments. The position requires working in the MG Properties corporate headquarters in San Diego, California, four days per week.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of real estate accounting experience.
• At least 2 years of experience managing accounting teams.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and expense analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong organizational, project management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field preferred.
• CPA preferred, but not required.
• Experience with Yardi or comparable real estate accounting software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for assigned properties.
• Review and approve accounting workpapers, including bank reconciliations, property tax accruals, prepaid insurance, and other close-related schedules.
• Manage multiple close cycles to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Partner with Operations to identify and resolve property-level financial statement issues.
• Review vendor payments and monitor property cash requirements.
• Strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of property accountants.
• Establish expectations, assign responsibilities, monitor progress, and provide ongoing feedback.
• Train team members on MG Properties accounting policies and procedures.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment.
• Oversee financial statements and disclosures for audits and compilations performed by external CPA firms.
• Coordinate portfolio-wide lender reporting.
• Manage unclaimed funds reporting and remittance.
• Partner with the Investments team on post-closing reconciliations and prorations for acquisitions and dispositions.
• Prepare reporting and reconciliations required by investor partners.

Benefits

• Company profit sharing
• Accrues 10 days of paid time off per year
• 10 paid holidays and 2 paid personal days per year
• 40 hours of paid sick time
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager