Accounting Manager

We are looking for an Accounting Manager to work for our client. The ideal candidate aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below. This is a great opportunity for a real estate-savvy accounting professional to lead financial operations across a portfolio of properties, blending hands-on accounting expertise with real leadership responsibility, in a hybrid role based in Cleveland, OH. Responsibilities Oversee monthly close and financial reporting across a portfolio of real estate properties or entities Manage property-level accounting, including CAM reconciliations, tenant billing, and lease-related accounting Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP for individual properties and consolidated entities Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis at both the property and portfolio level Partner with property management and asset management teams to align financial reporting with operational realities Maintain and strengthen internal controls across property accounting processes Manage and mentor accounting staff supporting the real estate portfolio Assist with investor reporting and support audit and tax preparation as needed Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes across the property portfolio Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance 5+ years of accounting experience, with meaningful exposure to real estate or property-level accounting Familiarity with CAM reconciliations, lease accounting, and property-level reporting Experience with real estate accounting/property management software a plus Strong leadership and organizational skills, with prior supervisory experience preferred CPA a plus but not required What Our Client Offers Direct exposure to a full portfolio of properties, not a single narrow asset class Close collaboration with property and asset management teams, not siloed accounting work Opportunity to build and shape processes as the portfolio grows A team that values both technical real estate accounting knowledge and leadership potential