Manager, Real Estate Outsourced Accounting

Armanino•Irvine, CA

About The Position

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about. Armanino is proud to be Among the top 20 Largest Firms in the Nation and one of the Best Places to Work . We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don’t check-out of life when you check-in at work. That’s why we’ve created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas. Armanino’s Real Estate Accounting Outsourcing practice supports owners, operators, developers, and investors with tech‑enabled accounting, financial reporting, and operational transformation. As a Real Estate Outsourced Accounting Manager, you will lead client engagements across diverse real estate portfolios while driving efficiency, automation, and strategic insights in alignment with Armanino’s consulting approach.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with a minimum of 2 years experience in real estate accounting.
Strong understanding of GAAP, real estate and property-level accounting.
Experience managing or supervising accounting staff.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and real estate accounting systems (e.g., Yardi, MRI, JD Edwards, AppFolio, QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite or similar).
Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines in a consulting environment.

Nice To Haves

CPA or progress toward CPA.
Experience in commercial, multifamily, mixed‑use, development accounting, fund accounting or fund/REIT structures.
Familiarity with AI‑enabled tools and cloud ERP solutions.

Responsibilities

Manage outsourced monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for clients’ real estate portfolios, including accruals, reconciliations, and preparation of GAAP‑compliant financial reporting.
Review and deliver financial statements, cash‑flow reports, and management packages while ensuring all lender, investor, and partnership reporting requirements are met.
Act as the primary day‑to‑day contact for client executives and asset managers, ensuring clear communication and timely issue resolution.
Oversee cash‑flow forecasting, monitor expenditures, and support tracking of capital projects.
Assist in due diligence, onboarding, and integration activities for real estate acquisitions and dispositions.
Apply working knowledge of multi‑entity structures and joint‑venture reporting (LLCs, LPs, JVs, REIT entities, and fund structures).
Review property budgets, forecasts, and operating results with clients; collaborate with property managers to resolve discrepancies.
Implement workflow improvements aligned with Armanino’s operational efficiency standards and client requirements.
Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancements, recommending practical internal controls and best practices.
Provide analytical insights to help clients improve performance, increase efficiency, and support future growth plans.
Partner with Armanino’s tax, transformation, AI, and advisory teams to deliver coordinated service solutions.
Supervise and develop outsourced accounting staff, ensuring accurate work, consistent processes, and adherence to SLAs and quality standards.
Provide hands‑on coaching, training, and feedback to support team accuracy, development, and service delivery.