NorthPoint Search Group Inc is hiring: Commercial Real Estate Accounting Manager

Job Title: Commercial Real Estate Accounting Manager Location: Atlanta, GA Job Summary: The Commercial Real Estate Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of accounting for a portfolio of commercial real estate properties in Atlanta, GA. This includes reviewing and preparing complex financial calculations, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and providing guidance to a team of accountants. The role requires a deep understanding of commercial real estate, lease agreements, and accounting processes, as well as strong leadership abilities to mentor and manage the accounting team. Key Responsibilities: Lease Accounting & Recovery Billings: Review and oversee the calculations of estimated operating and tax expense recovery billings for new and amended leases. Provide guidance and review support to Accountant/Senior Accountant on complex lease calculations. Prepare recovery billings for very complex leases and properties when required. Expense Reconciliations: Review operating and tax expense reconciliations (true-ups) as required by governing documents such as leases and management agreements. Prepare reconciliations for very complex leases or properties as necessary. Compliance & Financial Reporting: Ensure that financial records are accurately maintained in a timely manner and comply with GAAP or other applicable accounting standards. Provide special oversight to accounting areas such as debt modifications, acquisitions/dispositions, and interest capitalization. Conduct thorough reviews and analysis of the general ledger. Planning & Budgeting: Assist in the preparation of annual plans, budgets, and projections for both properties and the company, providing oversight and guidance to accountants. Review and approve schedules and reports prepared by the accounting team. Audit Coordination: Coordinate with external, internal, and tenant auditors to provide necessary information. Review or prepare audit materials for more complex accounting areas as needed. Financial Statement Review: Review monthly and quarterly financial statements and prepare supporting schedules. Collaborate closely with Property/Project Managers to ensure accurate financial reporting. Requirements: Minimum of six years of professional accounting experience, with a strong focus on commercial real estate. Previous supervisory experience is required, with proven ability to lead and mentor a team. Commercial real estate experience is required, with strong familiarity in lease agreements, financial reporting, and reconciliations. CPA candidate preferred, but not required. Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting for complex real estate transactions. Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills.