Leading commercial real estate company in the Irvine Spectrum is looking for an Accounting Manager to join their growing team.

This is a newly created position. This person will report to the Controller to produce financial statements and other required financial information. In addition, the Sr. Accountant will prepare journal entries, reconciliations, analysis, and supporting work paper as well as record fund cash activity in a timely manner

Ideal Candidate will have 5+ years of experience in either public accounting or private industry with Fund Accounting, Property Accounting or Real Estate industry experience.

Company hires people for their attitude - someone that takes initiative, is a quick learner, and has a strong attention to detail. Good communications is a must. Experience with Yardi is a big plus.

Comp: $125-150K + bonus (10%).

Job Summary:

We are looking for a hands-on, analytical and detailed oriented Accounting Manager to work in an ambitious and growing environment. This role will be leading the accounting team with coordinating the monthly close including preparing financials. Additionally, this role will keep track of deadlines and deliverables and communicate with different internal and external stakeholders.

Accounting Manager Responsibilities

• Assist managing the monthly close process and review of quarterly and annual financial reporting packages, ensuring accuracy and completeness of the close and reporting deliverables.
• Prepare and review financials ensuring details are thoroughly understood and accurate. This includes the review and potential preparation of journal entries.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in collaboration with the Assistant Controller.
• Review monthly bank reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy.
• Support investor reporting and financial analyses.
• Coordinate with property managers, asset managers, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely reporting of property financial results, with an emphasis on ensuring completeness and accuracy of accruals.
• Coordinate with property managers, asset managers, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely reporting of property financial results, with an emphasis on ensuring completeness and accuracy of accruals.
• Work with senior accountant to manage the full-cycle AP process, including invoice review, coding, and processing payments.
• Supervise the preparation and management of construction loan draws. Review monthly construction costs to ensure alignment with project budgets
• Assist in budget preparation, financial tracking, and variance analysis.
• Primary point of contact for audit and tax deliverables.

Accounting Manager Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, CPA certification strongly preferred.
• 4-6 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years of prior people management experience.
• Strong public accounting background (Big 4 or mid-tier firm preferred), with experience auditing or preparing financial statements for real estate management or development clients.
• Proficiency in Yardi Voyager preferred.
• Experience in preparing financial reports for lenders, ensuring compliance with loan agreements and financial covenants.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Advanced Excel skills required, experience in financial modeling and analysis is a plus.