Accounting Manager (Real Estate - Fully Remote)

Location: Fully Remote (Must live within DC MD VA area for occasional in-person meetings) Compensation: $120,000–$130,000 base + ~10% bonus Employment Type: Full-Time Status: Contingent upon new business award Position Overview The Accounting Manager, reporting to the VP of Property Accounting, will oversee the financial operations for a portfolio of multifamily properties. This role manages a team of property accountants and serves as a key partner to operations, leadership, and external stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. This is a fully remote position, however candidates must reside in the DC/Maryland/Virginia (DMV) area to support occasional office visits, audits, or team meetings. Key Responsibilities • Manage day-to-day accounting activities for a portfolio of approximately 10–20 properties • Review and approve: • Monthly financial statements • Bank reconciliations • Cash wires and funding activity • Ensure all reporting deadlines are consistently met (month-end, quarter-end, year-end) • Serve as a primary accounting contact for third-party stakeholders regarding: • Financial statement questions • Distributions • Business license filings • Personal property tax filings and other tax-related inquiries • Oversee accounting transitions related to: • New property onboardings • Property dispositions or management transitions • Preparation of sale prorations • Partner closely with Operations on: • Annual budgeting and reforecasting • Cash funding draws • Financial statement preparation and analysis • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of property accountants, including: • Training and development • Performance management • Goal setting and accountability • Collaborate with senior accounting leadership on: • Monthly close • Year-end close • Annual audit coordination • Manage multiple deadlines across multiple property management systems • Ensure accounting practices align with GAAP and industry standards Qualifications • 7+ years of experience in real estate or property accounting • 5+ years in a people management or leadership role • Strong background in affordable housing, multifamily or property management accounting • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required • Strong working knowledge of GAAP • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, SUMIFs, etc.) • Experience working with property management/accounting software • Yardi experience preferred • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously • Customer-service oriented mindset with strong stakeholder management skills Why This Role • Fully remote with local flexibility • Leadership role with meaningful team oversight • Exposure to complex, multi-property accounting operations • Opportunity tied to growth and new business wins • Competitive compensation and bonus structure