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Job Responsibilities

Client Relationship Management:
- Act as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for multiple real estate clients, fostering strong, long-term relationships.
- Understand client specific needs, investment strategies, and reporting requirements (e.g., private equity, joint ventures, REITs, property management).
- Lead client meetings, present financial results, and provide actionable insights and recommendations.
- Onboard new clients, assess their accounting processes, and implement efficient transition plans.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and value-added services for clients.
Accounting Operations & Oversight:
- Oversee the end-to-end accounting cycle for real estate portfolios, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and bank reconciliations.
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for various real estate entities (e.g., properties, funds, management companies).
- Manage and review complex real estate specific transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, refinancings, development costs, tenant improvements, and lease accounting (ASC 842/IFRS 16).
- Oversee fixed asset management, including capitalization, depreciation, and impairment analysis.
- Ensure proper accounting for investor capital calls, distributions, and waterfall calculations.
- Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports prepared by the team.
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring adherence to strict deadlines.
Financial Reporting & Analysis:
- Prepare and deliver comprehensive financial packages, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and budget-to-actual variance analyses.
- Develop and implement custom financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs tailored to client needs and investment structures.
- Assist clients with budget and forecasting processes, providing guidance and analysis.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) or IFRS, and specific industry regulations.
- Support audit processes by liaising with external auditors and providing necessary documentation and explanations.
- Assist with financial data for loan covenants and other compliance requirements.
Team Leadership & Development:
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of outsourced accounting professionals (e.g., Staff Accountants, Senior Accountants, Supervisors).
- Provide guidance, training, and performance feedback to ensure high-quality work and professional growth.
- Optimize team workflows, processes, and technology utilization to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Participate in recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new team members.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
Systems & Technology:
- Proficiency in industry-specific real estate accounting software (e.g., Yardi, MRI, AppFolio, RealPage, Sage Intacct, Entrata).
- Leverage and implement accounting technology solutions (e.g., automation, OCR, AI) to streamline processes and improve data integrity.
- Assist clients with accounting system conversions and upgrades.
- Maintain and improve internal controls within the outsourced accounting framework.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA designation strongly preferred.
Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3-5 years in a management or supervisory role within real estate accounting or an outsourced accounting firm serving real estate clients.
Demonstrated expertise in commercial and/or residential real estate accounting, including property management, development, acquisitions, dispositions, and fund accounting.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and real estate specific accounting principles (e.g., revenue recognition, fixed assets, lease accounting).
Advanced proficiency with real estate specific accounting software (e.g., Yardi, MRI, AppFolio).
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial information clearly to clients and internal stakeholders.
Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of developing and motivating high-performing teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables) and other Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with complex entity structures (e.g., joint ventures, partnerships, tiered structures).
Knowledge of tax compliance related to real estate entities.
Experience with financial modeling and forecasting.
Public accounting experience, especially with real estate clients.

“Armanino” is the brand name under which Armanino LLP, Armanino CPA LLP, and Armanino Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with law, regulations, and professional standards. Armanino LLP and Armanino CPA LLP are licensed independent CPA firms that provide attest services, and Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory, and business consulting services. Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Armanino employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Armanino does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals, or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to Armanino or any employee or owner of Armanino without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Armanino and not subject to any fees or charges. For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search; otherwise, unsolicited and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered Armanino property and free of fees. In addition, Talent Acquisition is the sole point of contact, and contacting others in our organization without Talent Acquisition’s knowledge will result in termination of contract.

Certain states require us to disclose the pay range and benefits summary for job openings. For Colorado residents, the compensation range for this position: $140,000 - $167,000. For Illinois residents, the compensation range for this position: $140,000 - $167,000. For Southern California residents, the compensation range for this position: $150,000 - $183,000. For New York residents, the compensation range for this position: $150,000 - $183,000. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location. Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules.

Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including:

Medical, dental, vision
Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
Flexible work arrangements
401K with Profit Sharing
Wellness program
Generous parental leave
11 paid holidays

For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

For Individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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