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REIT Accounting Manager

Irvine, CA 92618

Posted: 04/16/2025 Job Titles: ACCT - Accounting Manager Job Number: 5444 Pay Rate: 135,000

Job Description


A rapidly growing real estate investment trust (REIT) is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead the financial reporting and close process for a diverse portfolio of real estate assets. This role provides the opportunity to work cross-functionally with internal teams and third-party operators, while managing accounting staff and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP. The company offers a collaborative culture, strong leadership support, and long-term growth potential.

Primary Role and Responsibilities

  • Manage month-end close and preparation of financial statements for assigned real estate portfolio

  • Ensure financial records comply with U.S. GAAP and internal controls

  • Supervise and review the work of accounting team members and third-party data sources

  • Prepare and review journal entries, workpapers, and supporting schedules, especially for complex or high-risk areas

  • Coordinate with internal departments including reporting, treasury, and legal to support integrated financial processes

  • Assist with the preparation of monthly financials, variance analyses, and SEC-related disclosures

  • Support internal controls documentation and continuous process improvements

  • Monitor debt compliance and review cash flow projections

  • Manage audit engagements and respond to requests from internal and external auditors

  • Contribute to investor reporting and executive presentations for board and committee meetings

  • Lead and prioritize ad hoc research and projects independently

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of accounting experience, including public accounting

  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting in a REIT or real estate investment environment

  • Advanced Excel skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

  • Experience with Yardi, Workday, OneStream, and/or Workiva is a plus

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities

  • Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams and departments

  • Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and attention to detail

What You’ll Receive

  • Competitive salary ($120,000–$135,000)

  • Performance-based bonus and equity awards

  • 401(k) with matching, comprehensive benefits, PTO

Opportunities for advancement within a fast-paced, high-growth organization

Position is located onsite in South Orange County 

Meet Your Recruiter

Brandon Barrett, MBA
Manager, Executive Search

With deep roots in the Southern California business community and nearly 15 years’ experience recruiting finance and accounting professionals, Brandon Barrett is a trusted partner to Alliance Resource Group’s clients and candidates. Using his extensive network in Orange County and Los Angeles, Brandon specializes in helping companies source truly remarkable talent with the specific skills and characteristics required to excel in their particular industry and role. Brandon has an MBA and a bachelor’s degree in finance from Chapman University. He is a current board member of the Association for Corporate Growth of Orange County and a former member of Chapman University’s Career Development Board.

 A local restaurant aficionado, Brandon knows all the best hot spots in Orange County. He also enjoys flexing his own culinary chops in the kitchen when entertaining family and friends.

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