The Role
Lead property accounting operations across multiple properties, overseeing GL, A/P, A/R, bank reconciliations, owner distributions, trust accounts, and month/year-end close. Manage and mentor onsite and virtual accounting teams, enforce internal controls, prepare owner statements and financial packages, implement process improvements, utilize AppFolio, and coordinate with auditors and tax advisors to ensure accurate cash-basis financial reporting and compliance.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Accounting Manager to lead the financial operations of our growing property management portfolio. This role requires a hands-on leader with deep expertise in property accounting, strong operational oversight, and a commitment to accuracy in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in cash basis accounting and experience managing financials across multiple properties and clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all accounting functions related to property management, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and owner distributions
- Manage and mentor the accounting team -both onsite and virtual-, ensuring high performance, accountability and professional development
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for property owners using cash basis accounting
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes across multiple properties and entities
- Maintain and enforce internal controls, ensuring compliance with industry standards and company policies
- Prepare and review owner statements, financial packages, and performance reports
- Manage multiple priorities and deadlines, ensuring timely delivery financial reporting and operational support
- Identify and implement process improvements, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Oversee trust accounts and ensure proper handling of client funds
- Utilize AppFolio software to manage accounting workflows, reporting, and data integrity
- Develop, train and educate accounting policies, procedures and internal controls to support scalable growth.
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and stakeholders as needed
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 5+ years of accounting experience within property management or real estate
- Proven leadership and team management experience, overseeing teams of 8-12 employees.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple properties and deadlines within a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative mindset with experience working across departments and remote teams
- Experience with client accounting and property financials
- Proficiency in AppFolio or similar property management platforms (e.g., Yardi, Buildium, RealPage, Entrata)
- Strong understanding of trust accounting and owner reporting
- Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills with the ability to explain complex accounting issues clearly and concisely to non-accountants
- Experience managing accounting for multi-entity or multi-property portfolios preferred
- Familiarity with property management compliance and regulatory requirements preferred
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Leadership role with high visibility and impact
- Collaborative, growth-oriented environment within a dynamic property management company
Skills Required
- Deep expertise in property accounting
- Solid foundation in cash basis accounting
- Experience managing financials across multiple properties and clients
- Oversee general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and owner distributions
- Experience with trust accounts and proper handling of client funds
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes across multiple properties/entities
- Maintain and enforce internal controls and compliance
- Proficiency using AppFolio for accounting workflows and reporting
- Manage and mentor accounting teams (onsite and virtual)
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and stakeholders
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- 5+ years accounting experience within property management or real estate
- Proven leadership and team management experience overseeing teams of 8-12 employees
- Experience with similar property management platforms (Yardi, Buildium, RealPage, Entrata)
- Experience managing accounting for multi-entity or multi-property portfolios
- Familiarity with property management compliance and regulatory requirements
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The Company
What We Do
With more than 200 branch offices across North America, Associa is building the future of community for nearly five million residents worldwide. Our 10,000+ team members lead the industry with unrivaled education, expertise, and trailblazing innovation. For more than 43 years, Associa has brought positive impact and meaningful value to communities. To learn more, visit www.associaonline.com.
