Fractional Accounting Manager

Ascent CFO Solutions•Quinte West, ON

1d•$55 - $70•Hybrid

About The Position

At Ascent CFO Solutions, we are a leading Fractional CFO services firm dedicated to providing strategic financial leadership and insights to startups and SMEs. Our mission is to empower businesses to achieve financial clarity and sustainable growth. As we continue to expand our services and client base, we're looking for a top-notch Accounting Manager with commercial real estate experience to join our dynamic team of fractional financial professionals. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our clients. Your work will be meaningful and exciting, supporting businesses that are going through transformation, growth, process improvement, fundraising, preparing for an exit, and/or looking to acquire other companies.

Requirements

4+ years as an Accounting Manager, including 2+ years in commercial real estate accounting (property management, development, or ownership side).
Solid command of property accounting fundamentals: CAM recs, tenant billings, lease abstracts.
Experience with real estate platforms (Yardi, MRI, AppFolio) plus QuickBooks Online; advanced Excel skills.
Understanding of GAAP and working knowledge of tax filings such as 1099s and sales tax forms.
Bachelor's Degree required.
1+ years of experience managing small accounting teams.
The ability to juggle multiple priorities, clients, and entities at once, with a passion for collaboration and excellent client service.

Responsibilities

Lead and plan accounting activities for a variety of clients, with a focus on clients in the commercial real estate space, including property management, development, and investment/ownership entities.
Ensure proper accounting methods, policies, and procedures.
Oversee a Senior Accountant.
Own the month-end close: journal entries, balance sheet and bank reconciliations, and financial reporting across multiple entities.
Manage property-level accounting: tenant ledgers, rent rolls, CAM reconciliations, and ASC 842 lease accounting.
Prepare lender reporting, debt schedules, and intercompany consolidations.
Produce financial reporting packages, including dashboard and KPI reporting.
Oversee payroll processes and support year-end audit and tax engagements.