Pay: $110,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Take ownership of property accounting for a substantial and diverse commercial real estate portfolio.
- Lead and develop a team while working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional real estate teams.
- Play a visible role in financial reporting, annual budgeting, process improvement, and operational decision-making.
- Work in a collaborative, professional environment where your ideas and expertise can make a real impact.
- Enjoy strong benefits, professional growth opportunities, and direct access to leadership.
- Build your career with a stable, growing real estate organization with a significant presence in the Boston market.
Location:
Boston, Massachusetts. On-site
Note:
To be considered, candidates must have 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years of commercial real estate or property accounting experience and 2+ years of supervisory experience.
About Us
We are a well-established, vertically integrated real estate investment and management organization with a large and diverse portfolio across commercial real estate and other asset classes. Our team is known for strong execution, collaboration, and a hands-on approach to creating lasting value. We offer the opportunity to work closely with experienced leadership, contribute to meaningful initiatives, and grow your career in a fast-paced environment. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Manage accounting, financial analysis, and reporting activities for a portfolio of real estate entities and assets.
- Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closes are accurate, timely, and professionally prepared.
- Review and approve financial workpapers, bank reconciliations, escalation billings, budgets, analyses, and GAAP reporting.
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of property accountants and support their professional development.
- Partner closely with property management, leasing, construction, asset management, and other internal teams.
- Play a key role in the annual budgeting process and monthly financial reporting for senior management.
- Help enforce internal controls, identify process or procedural gaps, and implement effective improvements.
- Support and improve the use of property management and accounting systems, including Yardi and MRI.
- Provide hands-on accounting support during periods of high volume, deadlines, team transitions, or employee absences.
- Lead special projects and contribute to department-wide initiatives and process improvements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- 2+ years of commercial real estate or property accounting experience.
- 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
- Experience with monthly close, budgeting, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
- Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Yardi and MRI experience is preferred.
- CPA is preferred.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Why You Will Love Working Here
You will have the opportunity to lead, collaborate, and make a visible impact rather than simply maintaining the status quo. Our team values professionalism, initiative, integrity, and continuous improvement. With direct exposure to leadership, meaningful responsibilities, a collaborative culture, strong benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Property Accounting Manager ready to take the next step in their career.
JPC- 1919
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Requirements: Must-have: 5+ yrs of progressive accounting exp. 2+ yrs commercial real estate/property accounting exp. 2+ yrs of supervisory role exp
- Required Years as Associate, 5+ years progressive accounting experience
- Additional context: Relocation- [No]. Packages - [No]
- Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
Submission Email: Mark-mbresnahan@synergyboston.com
Quick Recruiter Reference
Established Boston real estate investment and management organization with a large commercial portfolio. Property Accounting Manager leads property accounting, reporting, budgeting, GAAP compliance, and a team of accountants. Strong commercial real estate accounting and supervisory experience required.
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**New Job Order Alert**
- Client job title: Property Accounting Manager
- Location: Boston, MA
- On-site, hybrid, remote: on-site
- Experience: 5+
- Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Property Accounting Manager, Real Estate Accounting Manager, Commercial Property Accounting Manager, Senior Property Accountant, Real Estate Controller, Accounting Manager, Yardi, MRI
- # of hires needed: 1