Location: Fully Remote (Must live within DC MD VA area for occasional in-person meetings)
Compensation: $120,000–$130,000 base + ~10% bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time
Status: Contingent upon new business award
Position Overview
The Accounting Manager, reporting to the VP of Property Accounting, will oversee the financial operations for a portfolio of multifamily properties. This role manages a team of property accountants and serves as a key partner to operations, leadership, and external stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.
This is a fully remote position, however candidates must reside in the DC/Maryland/Virginia (DMV) area to support occasional office visits, audits, or team meetings.
Key Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day accounting activities for a portfolio of approximately 10–20 properties
Review and approve:
Monthly financial statements
Bank reconciliations
Cash wires and funding activity
Ensure all reporting deadlines are consistently met (month-end, quarter-end, year-end)
Serve as a primary accounting contact for third-party stakeholders regarding:
Financial statement questions
Distributions
Business license filings
Personal property tax filings and other tax-related inquiries
Oversee accounting transitions related to:
New property onboardings
Property dispositions or management transitions
Preparation of sale prorations
Partner closely with Operations on:
Annual budgeting and reforecasting
Cash funding draws
Financial statement preparation and analysis
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of property accountants, including:
Training and development
Performance management
Goal setting and accountability
Collaborate with senior accounting leadership on:
Monthly close
Year-end close
Annual audit coordination
Manage multiple deadlines across multiple property management systems
Ensure accounting practices align with GAAP and industry standards
Qualifications
7+ years of experience in real estate or property accounting
5+ years in a people management or leadership role
Strong background in affordable housing, multifamily or property management accounting
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
Strong working knowledge of GAAP
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, SUMIFs, etc.)
Experience working with property management/accounting software
Yardi experience preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Customer-service oriented mindset with strong stakeholder management skills
Why This Role
Fully remote with local flexibility
Leadership role with meaningful team oversight
Exposure to complex, multi-property accounting operations
Opportunity tied to growth and new business wins
Competitive compensation and bonus structure