Robert Half is hiring: Real Estate Accounting Manager (contract) in Dallas

We are inviting applications for the position of an interim Accounting Manager in the Commercial Real Estate industry. The successful candidate will be based in Dallas, Texas. As an Accounting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the predevelopment and joint venture program of our organization. You will be tasked with overseeing the initial formation and predevelopment stage of all investments in the Program, coordinating with our Regional Accounting Teams, Capital Markets, and Construction/Development teams, and providing general oversight of each predevelopment stage investment in the program. This is a 6-month contract position that requires the Accounting Manager to be ONSITE the first 90 days in Dallas, TX, with a hybrid work schedule after initial 90 days.

Real Estate Accounting Manager (contract position):

Responsibilities:

Must have commercial real estate experience

• Oversee the initial formation and predevelopment stage of all investments

• Prepare quarterly financial statements for stakeholders

• Work in collaboration with the Regional Accounting Teams, Capital Markets, and Construction/Development teams

• Ensure accuracy and consistency in reporting and tracking of all predevelopment expenses

• Coordinate with Capital Markets to ensure sufficient capital for funding invoices

• Assist in the payment of predevelopment and partnership invoices

• Implement company-wide accounting and reporting initiatives

• Maintain a calendar of all required reporting deadlines for assigned properties and ensure timely reporting

• Review and prepare monthly accruals

• Monitor cash flow and ensure that critical payments are made on time

• Prepare quarterly funding requests as needed

• Review and prepare monthly bank reconciliations for assigned entities

• Maintain fixed asset listings and amortization as required by each entity

• Provide support for external financial audits where applicable

• Handle other duties as assigned by the Controller.

Top 3 Keys:

1. Commercial Real Estate experience (non-negotiable)
2. Real Estate “Pre-development” costs
3. Investor Calls, Capital Calls, Reporting

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role within the Real Estate Property/Facilities Management industry

• Proven expertise in Accounting Software Systems

• Comprehensive knowledge of general Accounting Functions

• Experience with Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Proficiency in conducting Auditing processes

• Strong understanding of Commercial Real Estate Investment

• Familiarity with both Commercial and Leasing aspects of Real Estate

• Skilled in Real Estate Accounting

• Experience in managing Real Estate Assets

• Knowledge of Real Estate Contracts

• Experience in managing Real Estate Funds

• Understanding of the Real Estate Industry as a whole

• Proficiency in Real Estate Project Accounting

• Experience in handling Real Estate Transactions

• Experience in managing Fixed Assets

• Ability to perform Month End Close procedures

• Experience in Direct Supervision of a team

• Proficiency in Monthly Financial Reporting

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel

• Experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne software