Accounting Services Manager (Private Equity/Real Estate)

Kaufman Rossin • Miami, FL

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About The Position

Kaufman Rossin Alternative Investment Services is seeking an experienced Accounting Services Manager to join their growing team. This client-facing role is responsible for onboarding new real estate clients, establishing accounting processes and reporting frameworks, and overseeing ongoing accounting and financial reporting services. The ideal candidate will have strong QuickBooks expertise and experience working with real estate developers, property owners, and real estate investment groups. This individual will play a key role in designing scalable accounting procedures, transitioning work to team members, and overseeing the ongoing delivery of high-quality accounting and reporting services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in public accounting or outsourced accounting services.
• Significant experience serving real estate developers, commercial and residential property owners, real estate investment groups, and related real estate entities.
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop, including company setup, account mapping, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience onboarding new clients, reviewing and cleaning up accounting records, and implementing accounting processes and reporting procedures.
• Strong knowledge of consolidated financial reporting, intercompany transactions, and complex multi-entity structures.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CPA candidate.
• Experience in a public accounting firm serving real estate clients.
• Experience with CaseWare software.
• Master's Degree in Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Serve clients engaged in real estate development, commercial and residential rental operations, and other real estate investment activities, including complex multi-entity ownership structures.
• Lead the onboarding of new client engagements, including evaluating accounting records, identifying accounting issues, and implementing accounting and reporting best practices.
• Work directly with clients, property managers, and other third parties to obtain, review, and reconcile financial records and supporting documentation.
• Establish QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop files, including chart of accounts design, entity structures, account mapping, and financial reporting packages.
• Analyze and reconcile general ledger activity, balance sheet accounts, intercompany transactions, and adjusting journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements for parent entities and multiple subsidiaries on a GAAP or tax basis, ensuring timely monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
• Advise clients on accounting matters, process improvements, and best practices to enhance reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Manage multiple client engagements and deadlines while delivering exceptional client service.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to junior staff.

What This Job Offers

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