Accountant / Fractional CFO (Real Estate Portfolio)

Dream SD

Accountant / Fractional CFO (Real Estate Portfolio)

San Diego, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Job Description

    As our part-time Accountant / Fractional CFO, you will own the financial health of our entire portfolio. You’ll work closely with our co-founder and chief of operations as well as the rest of the team to ensure accurate accounting, robust cash-flow forecasting, timely financial reporting, and strategic guidance on capital-raising, refinancing, and tax planning. This is a flexible, remote-friendly role estimated at 15 hours per week, with the potential to grow into a larger retained engagement.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Monthly & Quarterly Financials:
    * Prepare and review P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash-flow reports for each property entity.
    
    * Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, mortgage statements, and vendor accounts.
    
    • Budgeting & Forecasting:
    * Develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts, highlighting cash-flow requirements and capital-expenditure needs.
    
    * Monitor variances and advise on cost-control measures.
    
    • Strategic Financial Advisory:
    * Act as a trusted advisor on refinancing opportunities, debt restructuring, and capital raises.
    
    * Model “what-if” scenarios for acquisitions, dispositions, and renovation projects.
    
    • Tax & Compliance:
    * Coordinate with external tax advisors to ensure timely filing of Federal, state, and local returns for multiple LLCs.
    
    * Oversee sales-tax and property-tax compliance.
    
    • Process Improvement & Systems:
    * Recommend and implement best-in-class accounting tools and workflows (e.g., QuickBooks Online, AppFolio integration).
    
    * Document standard operating procedures across all accounting processes.
    
    • Stakeholder Communications:
    * Present monthly financial packages and KPI dashboards to leadership.
    
    * Liaise with lenders, insurance brokers, and external auditors as needed.
    

    Ideal Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA strongly preferred

    • 5+ years’ experience in real estate accounting or as a CFO/fractional CFO in a property-centric business

    • Deep familiarity with multi-entity LLC structures, mortgage accounting, and property tax

    • Proficiency with accounting tools, including but not limited to; QuickBooks Online (or Desktop), AppFolio, Excel modeling etc.

    • Strong analytical mindset, able to synthesize complex data into clear recommendations

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    • Highly organized with a focus on accuracy and process optimization

    • Ability to work independently, prioritize across multiple entities, and meet tight deadlines

    Company Description

    At dream, we specialize in development real estate asset management and full-service property management providing expert guidance from land acquisition to lease-up and beyond. With a proven history of record-setting rents and strategic property management, we ensure assets reach their full potential.

    Company Description

    At dream, we specialize in development real estate asset management and full-service property management providing expert guidance from land acquisition to lease-up and beyond. With a proven history of record-setting rents and strategic property management, we ensure assets reach their full potential.