We have been retained by a cutting edge commercial real estate investment & development company in Fort Worth to help them expand their accounting department. This fast-growing company has become a leading voice in the DFW market and is ready to make a key hire in the Accounting Manager role. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in real estate accounting, will report to the CFO, and will be a "hands-on" manager over accounting operations & reporting. They are looking for someone that is passionate about real estate and has the desire and ability to manage and grow the department as they expand.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare corporate financials and investment level financial reporting package with supporting schedules for the portfolio of properties.

• Assist with preparation and monitoring of real estate project budgets and reforecasts for individual real estate investments/developments

• Evaluating accounting processes and internal controls and offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes

• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and General Ledger and sub-ledger activities & reconciliations

• Record fixed asset transactions (acquisitions, capitalization, dispositions, transfers, and depreciation)

• Prepare and coordinate monthly construction draw process

• Cash Management and bank account administration

• Supervise the current accounting team and assist in hiring, training, and retaining skilled accounting staff.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or commensurate work experience

• Minimum 5+ yrs. experience in accounting operations & reporting for commercial real estate- retail or mixed-use Real Estate experience a plus

• Calm and positive under pressure, team player and kind collaborator

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

• Hands-on manager, some previous management experience preferred

• Proficiency in Quickbooks, Excel, and RE Accounting software (Appfolio, ResMan & Yardi a plus!)