Accounting Manager

We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee the financial management of real estate development initiatives with a fast-growing company in San Antonio, Texas. This position guides project accounting activities from initial setup through closeout, partnering with internal finance teams and external stakeholders to maintain accurate reporting, budget oversight, and compliance. The role is well suited for someone who can lead a team, strengthen processes, and deliver clear financial insight across multiple active developments.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the day-to-day work of accounting staff, ensuring projects are established correctly, transactions are recorded accurately, and reporting timelines are consistently achieved.

• Coach and develop team members through regular feedback, performance management, and goal setting while fostering accountability and career growth.

• Oversee project cost activity, reconciliations, billing, disbursements, and financial reporting to support sound budget management and reliable decision-making.

• Work closely with property accounting, corporate reporting, and external reporting partners to align project financial data with broader organizational reporting needs.

• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, joint venture stakeholders, and other third parties to support accurate accounting treatment and timely reporting deliverables.

• Review project budgets, capital activity, funding requests, and investor-related transactions, providing analysis that helps improve financial performance and operating efficiency.

• Prepare and examine development financial statements, fee calculations, and transaction records related to acquisitions, dispositions, and other project events.

• Interpret development, partnership, and lending agreements to confirm compliance and ensure transactions are reflected properly in the accounting records.

• Recommend and implement improvements to workflows, controls, and reporting practices, and contribute to special projects as business needs evolve.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• At least 9 years of progressive accounting experience

• Exposure to real estate development, construction, or similarly complex project-based environments preferred

• Demonstrated success leading accounting teams and managing multiple priorities across complex projects.

• Strong command of general ledger activity, month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and audit support.

• Advanced Excel capabilities, including the ability to analyze large data sets and build detailed financial reporting.

• Clear verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to internal and external audiences.

• Experience using real estate accounting platforms such as Yardi, RealPage, or comparable systems.

Compensation

$90,000.00-$110,000.00 Yearly

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