Senior Accounting Manager

Connect Search Partners | Houston, TX

Connect Search Partners is partnering with a leading commercial real estate organization to identify a Senior Accounting Manager to join their growing team. This individual will have full responsibility for the accounting and financial reporting of assigned projects and entities while leading and developing a team of accounting professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting leader with a strong background in commercial real estate and public accounting to contribute strategically within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting Oversight

• Oversee all accounting records and financial reporting activities for assigned projects and entities.
• Ensure accounting records are maintained accurately, timely, and in accordance with GAAP and applicable reporting requirements.
• Review general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and financial analyses to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and review accounting position memos related to complex or non-routine transactions.
• Review and validate monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages.
• Provide accounting guidance on transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, debt modifications, and interest capitalization.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Review bank reconciliations and monitor cash management activities.
• Review investor and lender funding requests.
• Analyze contribution and distribution calculations.
• Maintain awareness of cash flow projections and financial performance trends.

Compliance, Controls & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with loan agreements, joint venture agreements, property management agreements, leases, and other governing documents.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls through documented policies and procedures.
• Identify financial and operational risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support financial statement audits, internal audits, and tax compliance processes.
• Review tax projections and tax preparation support schedules.

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
• Provide guidance on complex accounting and operational matters.
• Conduct performance evaluations and compensation recommendations for direct reports.
• Foster strong working relationships across internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Lead training initiatives and support professional development within the accounting team.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with finance, operations, lease administration, transactions, and other business units to support project objectives.
• Assist department leadership with strategic initiatives and operational improvements.
• Review and present ad hoc reporting for executive leadership and external partners as needed.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• CPA designation required.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a combination of public accounting and industry experience preferred.
• Commercial real estate accounting experience required.
• Prior leadership or direct management experience required.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and real estate accounting principles.

Preferred Background

• Public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working with complex ownership structures, joint ventures, and financing arrangements.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across business functions.
• High level of initiative, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a well-established and highly respected commercial real estate organization.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing accounting team.
• Exposure to complex, sophisticated real estate transactions and projects.
• Collaborative culture with strong executive visibility and career growth potential.

Connect Search Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to connecting exceptional talent with outstanding organizations.