Manager, Real Estate Transactions Accounting

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Act as the primary accounting lead for all activities related to property acquisition, disposition, and management transitions.

• Manage the establishment of balance sheets, general ledger mapping, cost segregation analysis, and the review of settlement statements, along with opening and closing journal entries.

• Evaluate and authorize proration workbooks, conduct cash analysis, and support reconciliation efforts during transitions.

• Ensure that client-specific accounting needs, policies, banking instructions, and reporting requirements are documented and effectively executed.

• Collaborate with Operations, Transactions, Asset Management, Ownership Groups, and external stakeholders to align accounting deliverables.

• Report significant delays, risks, or ongoing closing challenges to the Residential Controller, along with proposed solutions.

• Direct accounting functions for property acquisitions, dispositions, management transitions, portfolio conversions, and strategic departmental projects.

• Oversee and finalize transaction-related accounting tasks from the due diligence phase through to the final transition and stabilization.

⛳️ Requirements

• In-depth technical knowledge of property accounting, GAAP, and financial reporting.

• Familiarity with accounting principles related to property acquisition, disposition, and transitions.

• Previous experience in reading, interpreting, and analyzing financial statements.

• Understanding of project management methodologies and best practices for process improvement.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel at an advanced level.

• Candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

• Unable to provide sponsorship or take over sponsorship for an employment visa.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for bonuses.

• Generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays (featuring a Floating Holiday and Volunteer Day), accrued sick leave, and 15 days (120 hours) of vacation in the first year.

• Housing discount program available.

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options offered.

• Employer-sponsored short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage.

• Company-paid life insurance.

• Optional ancillary benefits such as critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).