Accounting Manager

Compensation: $100000$120000 Base Comprehensive Benefits Growth Opportunity

Location: Southfield Michigan

Our client a rapidly growing real estate investment development and property management company is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its leadership team in Southfield Michigan.

This is much more than a traditional accounting management role.

Its an opportunity to become a key financial leader within an entrepreneurial and expanding real estate organization that is actively acquiring renovating and managing commercial residential and industrial properties.

As the company continues its growth trajectory this individual will play a critical role in strengthening financial operations improving processes supporting strategic decision-making and helping scale the accounting function for the next phase of growth.

If youre looking for a position where you can make a visible impact partner directly with leadership and help drive a growing organization forward wed welcome a confidential conversation.

• $100000$120000 base salary
• Significant visibility with executive leadership
• Opportunity to help build and scale accounting processes
• Growing real estate investment and development platform
• Diverse commercial residential and industrial portfolio
• Hands-on leadership opportunity
• Ability to influence financial strategy and operational decision-making
• Direct impact on company growth and performance
• Strong benefits package
• Long-term career growth potential

Exceptional candidates with real estate accounting experience property management accounting expertise CPA credentials or strong leadership backgrounds may be considered above the posted compensation range.

As Accounting Manager youll oversee day-to-day accounting operations while helping establish the financial infrastructure needed to support continued company growth.

Youll work closely with ownership and leadership while managing core accounting functions supervising staff improving processes and providing meaningful financial insights across the organization.

This role offers a unique blend of:

• Accounting Leadership
• Real Estate & Property Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Process Improvement
• Team Development
• Strategic Business Support

• Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger accounts payable accounts receivable payroll and reconciliations
• Lead monthly quarterly and annual close processes
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports
• Ensure accuracy completeness and timeliness of financial information
• Maintain compliance with accounting policies and reporting standards

• Manage job costing and project accounting activities
• Monitor property-level financial performance and reporting
• Support acquisition renovation and property management initiatives
• Assist leadership in evaluating project profitability and investment performance
• Track key financial metrics across various real estate holdings

• Supervise mentor and develop accounting staff
• Review workflow establish priorities and improve department efficiency
• Strengthen internal controls and financial processes
• Identify opportunities for automation and operational improvements
• Help build scalable accounting systems that support future growth

• Provide financial analysis and decision support to leadership
• Assist with budgeting forecasting and cash-flow management
• Develop reporting tools and KPIs that improve visibility into business performance
• Coordinate with external CPA firms and advisors regarding tax and year-end activities
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as needed

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or related field required
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior management or supervisory experience preferred
• Strong understanding of financial reporting month-end close and accounting operations
• Experience within real estate property management construction or related industries highly preferred
• CPA or CPA-track background is a plus
• Experience with AppFolio QuickBooks Desktop Entrata or similar platforms is beneficial
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate independently while supporting a collaborative team environment

The ideal candidate:

• Enjoys building processes and improving efficiency
• Wants to make a meaningful impact in a growing organization
• Is comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment
• Thinks beyond bookkeeping and transactional accounting
• Enjoys partnering with leadership and influencing decisions
• Takes ownership and accountability for results
• Wants long-term career growth and increasing responsibility

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits program
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional growth opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Leadership visibility and influence
• Opportunity to contribute directly to company growth and success

Our client is a dynamic and expanding real estate investment firm focused on acquiring developing renovating and managing commercial residential and industrial properties. Through strategic acquisitions operational excellence and long-term investment planning the organization continues to grow its portfolio and market presence.

As growth continues the company is seeking a hands-on financial leader who can help strengthen operations provide valuable business insights and play a key role in the organizations future success.

If youre an accounting professional looking for a leadership opportunity with a growing real estate company where your contributions will be highly visible and impactful wed love to speak with you confidentially.