Accounting Manager (Commercial Real Estate & Construction)
Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking an Accounting Manager to join our team!
ANTICIPATED START DATE: Immediate Hire
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time
LOCATION: Office-based position in West End, NC
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are seeking a highly capable and detail-oriented Account Manager to support the Director of Finance in overseeing a complex portfolio of commercial real estate and construction entities.
This role will serve as a technical accounting and lead reviewer, responsible for both preparing and reviewing high-risk or complex accounting areas. The Accounting Manager will act as a key buffer between leadership and the accounting team by resolving issues, improving work quality, and ensuring the accuracy of financial outputs - without direct responsibility for managing team workflow at the outset.
A significant portion of this role will require a strong understanding of commercial construction and development accounting, as well as working with various real estate investment entities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Technical Accounting & Complex Preparation
- Prepare and/or review complex journal entries, accruals, reconcilliations, budgets, and accounting analyses
- Take ownership of high-risk or judgmental areas of accounting
- Support accounting for construction and development activity within the primary operating entity
- Perform detailed account analysis to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data
- Step in to resolve complex accounting issues and provide technical guidance to staff
Review & Quality Control
- Review work prepared by Staff Accountants and Senior Accountant(s) for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to standards
- Identify errors, inconsistencies, and process gaps before financials are finalized
- Serve as the primary escalation point for technical accounting questions and issue resolution
- Provide feedback and guidance to improve the quality and reliability of team output
Financial Close & Reporting
- Support and help drive monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple entities
- Perform final or near-final review of financial statements prior to internal and external distribution
- Ensure critical deadlines are met, particularly for investor, lender, and regulatory reporting
- Assist in preparation and review of investor reporting packages
Construction & Operating Entity Focus
- Maintain deep involvement in the accounting for the construction operating entity
- Review job cost activity, project-related accruals, and cost allocations
- Ensure accurate integration between construction/project management systems and the general ledger
- Support financial tracking and reporting for development and construction projects
Process Improvement & Systems Support
- Identify recurring issues and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
- Assist in developing and standardizing accounting procedures, documentation, and review checklists
- Support system integrations and data consistency across platforms (e.g., Sage Intacct, RedTeam)
Compliance & External Coordination
- Support audits, tax preparation, and lender reporting requirements
- Coordinate with external accountants and consultants as needed
- Ensure adherence to GAAP and internal accounting policies
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong technical accounting skills, including preparation and review of complex accounting areas
- Experience working in a multi-entity environment
- Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve accounting issues independently
Preferred
- CPA license (active or in progress)
- Public accounting experience
- Commercial real estate, construction, or property management accounting experience
- Experience with Sage Intacct, RedTeam, or similar systems
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Technical Depth: Strong command of complex accounting areas and ability to handle judgment-based work
- Reviewer Mindset: Consistently identifies issues before financials are finalized
- Problem Solving: Proactively resolves issues without relying on escalation
- Ownership: Takes responsibility for accuracy of both prepared and reviewed work
- Attention to Detail: Maintains high standards for investor-, lender-, and audit-facing deliverables
- Process Awareness: Recognizes inefficiencies and drives improvements
BENEFITS:
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Group health insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
Company DescriptionOur mission statement says this: We are a team of professional glorifying God by being good stewards and doing all things with excellence and integrity.
Our faith gives us purpose and is evident in our projects, company culture, and outside relationships.
We value our team by emphasizing collaboration and by providing a safe, fun, and respectable work environment.
We are a company that offers construction services, development services, and real estate consultation services. We have a mixture of commercial and industrial projects located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia and Tennessee.
Company Description
Our mission statement says this: We are a team of professional glorifying God by being good stewards and doing all things with excellence and integrity. \r\n\r\nOur faith gives us purpose and is evident in our projects, company culture, and outside relationships.\r\n\r\nWe value our team by emphasizing collaboration and by providing a safe, fun, and respectable work environment. \r\n\r\nWe are a company that offers construction services, development services, and real estate consultation services. We have a mixture of commercial and industrial projects located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia and Tennessee.