NORF - Accounting Manager – Real Estate

Hernandez Consulting & Construction

New Orleans, LA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Ad Hoc Financial Modeling, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Billing, Budgeting, Cash Flow, Cash Management, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Drawings, Credit and Collections, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Entrepreneurship, Establish Priorities, Estate Management, Expense Tracking, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Transactions, Forecasting, Funding, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Identify Issues, Illustrating Ability, Intuit Quickbooks, Investment Strategy, Journal Entries, Leadership, Loans, Microsoft Excel, Mortgage, Multitasking, Operational Audit, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Development, Process Improvement, Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Records Management, Rentals, Tax Returns, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Accounting, Time Management, Writing Skills

LOCATION

New Orleans, LA

POSTED

1 day ago

Accounting Manager – Real Estate

Your New Company:
NORF Companies (“NORF”) is a veteran-owned real estate investment firm specializing in historic redevelopment and tax-advantaged investment strategies. Based in New Orleans, NORF acquires, develops, and revitalizes properties across North America, with a primary focus on the Southeast region.

Our work is centered on creating long-term value for investors while improving the communities in which we invest. We operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where team members are given meaningful responsibility, direct exposure to leadership, and the opportunity to help shape the growth of the organization.

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Accounting Manager to oversee accounting operations across a growing real estate portfolio.

Your New Role:
NORF Companies is seeking an Accounting Manager in the New Orleans, Louisiana area to lead and manage the company’s day-to-day accounting operations. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with experience in real estate, development, or construction accounting who thrives in a lean, growth-oriented environment.

The Accounting Manager will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing cash flow activities, supporting investor and lender reporting, improving accounting processes, and helping scale the accounting function as the company continues to grow.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strong technical accounting capabilities and the ability to improve workflows, prioritize competing deadlines, and collaborate across departments.

What You Will Be Doing:

Accounting & Financial Operations

Oversee daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting operations across multiple entities and properties
Prepare and review journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
Track rent collections, loan payments, notes payable, and related interest activity
Monitor and manage company cash flow, including weekly cash reporting and short-term cash projections
Facilitate bank draws and lender funding requests
Process payments to third parties, vendors, and affiliated entities
Review and approve financial transactions, invoices, mortgage payments, payroll entries, and distributions

Reporting & Compliance

Prepare quarterly lender reporting packages and investor reporting
Calculate investor distributions and capital calls
Assist with annual audits and tax return preparation in coordination with external CPAs
Review audit and tax documentation for accuracy prior to finalization
Support compliance testing and related reporting requirements
Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and operational reports for leadership

Process Improvement & Leadership

Help develop and improve accounting procedures, internal controls, and operational workflows
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting accuracy, and increase efficiency
Supervise and support accounting-related staff and administrative support personnel
Participate in cross-functional meetings related to accounting operations, development projects, and company initiatives
Support budgeting activities and expense monitoring to ensure effective financial management
Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and operational issues as needed

What You Will Need to Succeed

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
Understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years of accounting experience within real estate, real estate development, construction, or investment environments
Experience managing multi-entity accounting structures
Experience with construction draws, lender reporting, and investor reporting
Experience with cash flow forecasting and financial analysis
Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

The ideal candidate is:

Highly organized and detail-oriented
Comfortable operating in a hands-on environment
Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with leadership and operational teams
Proactive in identifying problems and implementing solutions
Adaptable in a growing entrepreneurial organization

Our Core Values

INTEGRITY
We are accountable, honest, and ethical in everything we do.
WORK TOGETHER
We operate as a collaborative, mission-focused team.
DEDICATED TO SUCCEED
We work hard, solve problems, and drive results.
BUILD ENDURING VALUE
We create lasting relationships and long-term impact in the communities we serve.

Benefits

NORF Companies offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

Medical insurance with 80% employer-paid premium contribution
Employer-paid life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
401(k) with company match
Three weeks of PTO
Eight paid holidays annually
Optional dental and vision coverage
Opportunity for long-term career growth within a growing real estate investment firm

NORF Companies is an equal opportunity employer. NORF Companies does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

NORF - Accounting Manager – Real Estate

Hernandez Consulting & Construction

New Orleans, LA

About the Company

Hernandez Consulting & Construction

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