Accounting Lead – Real Estate

hace 8 horas

Argentina Buenos AiresColombia BogotaCórdobaMedellinCaliBarranquillaMendozaNeuquénSanta Fé ScaleUp A tiempo completo

Accounting Lead (Real Estate & Property Management)

Industry: Real Estate Investment & Property Management
Employment Type: Contractor (Long-term) - CT timezone
Location: Remote - LATAM
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About the Company

Our client is a growing, vertically integrated real estate investment platform managing a large portfolio of residential properties across multiple entities. The company is focused on building strong financial infrastructure to support long-term growth, operational excellence, and scalability across its real estate operations.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Accountant to lead day-to-day accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting across multiple entities.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in complex environments and enjoys building structure, improving systems, and supporting accounting teams with clear processes and strong financial oversight.

Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations & Close

  • Own the monthly close process across multiple entities and bank accounts.

  • Ensure timely and accurate financial statements.

  • Oversee bank, credit card, and sub-ledger reconciliations.

  • Review and approve journal entries, accruals, and reclassifications.

  • Maintain accurate cash balances and balance sheet integrity.

Property & Construction Accounting

  • Ensure proper capitalization and expense treatment based on property status.

  • Oversee construction and renovation cost tracking by property.

  • Partner with construction and property management teams on budget vs. actual reviews.

Systems & Controls

  • Serve as the accounting owner of AppFolio and related systems.

  • Maintain and enforce the Chart of Accounts, naming conventions, and coding standards.

  • Implement and monitor internal controls and segregation of duties.

  • Improve workflows and reduce manual processes through automation where possible.

Loan & Balance Sheet Management

  • Oversee loan tracking, amortization schedules, and interest accruals.

  • Manage intercompany accounting and reconciliations.

  • Support lender reporting and data requests.

Team Leadership

  • Manage and develop staff accountants, AP, and AR team members.

  • Establish clear procedures, training, and documentation.

  • Support cross-training and process consistency across the team.

Compliance Support

  • Support tax and compliance functions by providing clean, accurate financial data.

  • Oversee vendor setup, W-9 compliance, and 1099 preparation support.

Qualifications
Required

  • 6+ years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate or property management.

  • Strong experience with multi-entity accounting and monthly close.

  • Solid understanding of GAAP and balance sheet accounting.

  • Advanced Excel skills.

  • Experience working with property management or ERP systems (AppFolio strongly preferred).

Preferred

  • Experience in a real estate platform or real estate fund.

  • Background in construction, property management, or capital project accounting.

  • Prior experience supporting audits, tax filings, or lender reporting.

  • CPA or CPA-eligible is a plus (not required).

What We're Looking For

  • Detail-oriented and highly organized.

  • Comfortable operating in a fast-growing environment.

  • Strong ownership mindset with excellent follow-through.

  • Collaborative leader who enjoys building systems and developing people

Why Join

  • Opportunity to play a key role in a growing real estate platform.

  • High-impact position with visibility across the organization.

  • Ability to help build and scale accounting infrastructure the right way.

  • Collaborative leadership team and long-term growth potential.

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