<p><strong>Accounting Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Oakland, CA | Hybrid (Parking Provided)</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> 2–3 days in office weekly; up to 4 days during initial onboarding</p><p><strong>Compensation:</strong> $135,000–$165,000 base + Discretionary Bonus</p><p> </p><p>Interested? Let’s connect. Reach out to <strong>Jennifer Fukumae</strong> on <strong>LinkedIn</strong> to explore this role or other finance leadership opportunities in my network.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>A nationally recognized real estate development company is seeking an experienced <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to oversee financial operations for a portfolio of large-scale, long-term development projects. This role blends technical accounting expertise with hands-on project involvement, making it ideal for someone who enjoys complexity, variety, and working across departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>The Accounting Manager will be responsible for end-to-end accounting processes related to multiple development projects, from initial budgeting and cost coding to financial closeout. This includes job cost accounting, percentage-of-completion calculations, acquisition and disposition accounting, and financial reporting. The role requires an ability to interpret construction contracts, manage project cash flows, enforce process controls, and partner closely with both accounting and project management teams.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee job cost tracking and reporting to ensure accuracy by project and cost category; enforce budget adherence and review forecasts using Yardi Voyager or similar job cost systems</li><li>Lead monthly and quarterly job cost meetings with development, accounting, and executive leadership to review project status, cash requirements, and revenue recognition</li><li>Collaborate with project managers to develop and reforecast cash flow projections, ensuring adequate funding for ongoing commitments</li><li>Manage accrual processes, review construction contracts for compliance and completeness, and approve vendor setups/changes</li><li>Ensure proper documentation and accounting for acquisitions, dispositions, and project cost releases under percentage-of-completion methodology</li><li>Coordinate budget development, quarterly reforecasts, and year-end audit materials</li><li>Supervise contract and job close-outs, ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate</li><li>Continuously evaluate and enhance accounting processes and controls related to development projects</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p><br></p><ul><li>Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in development accounting, with exposure to long-term, multi-year projects</li><li>Proven ability to communicate effectively across teams and with senior stakeholders</li><li>Demonstrated leadership background, including prior experience managing and mentoring staff</li><li>Highly proactive mindset; identifies potential issues early and seeks resolution collaboratively</li><li>Takes initiative to follow up and gain clarity through direct and professional outreach</li><li>Thrives in dynamic, fast-moving environments with shifting priorities</li><li>Solid understanding of development cycles and project accounting for real estate ventures</li><li>Strong knowledge of internal processes, accounting controls, and compliance best practices</li><li>Background in real estate industry accounting; experience with development projects and percentage-of-completion methodology strongly preferred</li><li>Prior use of Yardi Voyager software is a significant plus</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and skilled in the broader Microsoft Office Suite</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline required</li></ul><p><br></p>

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