Accounting Manager
Ringside Search Partners
Cleveland, OH · Posted September 30, 2026
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About the job
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