Senior Real Estate Accounting Manager

AIR Communities•Denver, CO

16d•Onsite

About The Position

AIR Communities is seeking a Senior Real Estate Accounting Manager to join their team. This role involves leading a team of accountants, overseeing complex accounting functions, ensuring accurate real estate accounting treatment, driving process improvements, and managing financial reporting and SOX compliance. The position offers opportunities for professional growth within a respected real estate organization and exposure to a sophisticated real estate accounting environment. AIR Communities is a Blackstone portfolio company, combining stability with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
CPA certification or CPA exam eligible, strongly preferred.
6+ years of experience with complex accounting, GAAP and regulatory accounting, budgeting and financial management.
Proven success with managing a team of finance professionals through ambiguity while still driving results.
Confident communicator with the level of maturity and presence necessary to influence senior executives and business leaders.
Thrives on driving innovation and change that will propel the business forward.
Consistently practices strategic thinking and nimble problem-solving tactics to stay ahead of business priorities.

Nice To Haves

Prior experiencing working in Real Estate or Public Accounting (Big 4) industries is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of accountants, providing coaching, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth.
Oversee staff management responsibilities, including hiring, training, evaluating performance, and handling promotions, terminations, or reassignments.
Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
Manage accounting and financial analysis across areas such as auditing, budgeting, cost accounting, general ledger, program cost control, and scheduling.
Lead complex Corporate Accounting functions, including accruals, debt, equity, cash flows, and real estate-specific accounting activities.
Serve as a technical expert for advanced accounting matters, applying FASB guidelines, GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
Ensure accurate treatment of real estate accounting, allocations, distributions, partner reporting, and consolidation considerations.
Manage and oversee accounting processes related to property management, acquisitions, dispositions.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, and data quality.
Communicate updated policies and procedures across the Accounting team and partner departments.
Act as a subject matter expert in the enhancement and development of accounting systems and software.
Lead monthly and quarterly fluctuation analyses and prepare key deliverables for the Management team.
Represent Real Estate Accounting as the primary contact for explaining results to FP&A, Operations Finance, and other business partners.
Oversee preparation of financial schedules, supporting documentation, and management reporting packages.
Perform SOX control procedures, including walkthroughs and the preparation of audit support for internal and external auditors.
Manage the overall SOX process for assigned areas and serve as one of the key leads for the annual external audit cycle.

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Annual bonus opportunities
25% Rent Discount available
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
HSA with company sponsored contributions
FSA (traditional and dependent care FSA)
Short and long-term disability paid by the company
401(K) plus company contributions
Paid Vacation
14 Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time
Tuition Assistance Program
Commuter Benefits
Pet-Insurance
Up to 100% Reimbursement on Professional Certification/Licensing for Job Related Curriculums
Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks, following the birth or adoption of a child
Consumer discounts from various products and services including travel planning, wireless phones, health and fitness, home appliances, and more
15 hours of paid time annually to give-back to your community
Opportunities for professional development and career growth including realistic job previews, in person and virtual leadership training, and performance improvement courses.