Property Portfolio Accounting Lead - Orlando (On-Site)

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Team Lead / Property Portfolio Accountant

Position Summary

This role will manage full-cycle accounting for a multifamily property portfolio, ensuring reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and alignment with property stakeholders. You’ll be responsible for month-end close, budget inputs, reconciliations, and owner-facing reporting. The ideal candidate combines deep accounting experience with the ability to scale workflows, communicate clearly, and take ownership with minimal supervision. This role will also

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Team Lead / Property Portfolio Accountant

Position Summary

This role will manage full-cycle accounting for a multifamily property portfolio, ensuring reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and alignment with property stakeholders. You’ll be responsible for month-end close, budget inputs, reconciliations, and owner-facing reporting. The ideal candidate combines deep accounting experience with the ability to scale workflows, communicate clearly, and take ownership with minimal supervision. This role will also lead a team of 4-7 accountants, providing guidance, training, and oversight to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership & Mentorship:
  • Directly manage, train, and mentor a team of 3-5 property accountants.
  • Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback to team members.
  • Distribute workload and ensure all deadlines are met.
  • High-Level Financial Reporting:
  • Oversee and review the work of junior accountants to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Present complete property financials, including balance sheets and other key reports, directly to ownership groups and leadership teams.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for ownership groups, addressing complex inquiries and explaining financial data in a clear and concise manner.
  • Strategic & Process Improvement:
  • Lead initiatives to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and team efficiency across the portfolio.
  • Develop and implement standardized operating procedures (SOPs) for the accounting team.
  • Perform accrual-based accounting for 7–10 multifamily properties.
  • Manage end-to-end accounting workflows:
  • Bank and credit card reconciliations
  • Journal entries and general ledger maintenance
  • AP/AR coordination with on-site teams
  • Rent roll validation, collections tracking, and invoice matching
  • Budget input, variance analysis, and forecasting
  • Prepare and deliver monthly financial packages for internal and external stakeholders, including:
  • Profit & Loss statements
  • Balance Sheets
  • Rent Rolls
  • Aging Reports (Receivables & Payables)
  • Vendor expense summaries and supporting documentation
  • Cash flow statements
  • Maintain accurate, compliant financial records and ensure timely transaction entry.
  • Collaborate across departments to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy.
  • Assist with year-end audits, tax prep, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
  • Contribute to internal process improvement initiatives (e.g., checklist streamlining, reporting automation).

Required Qualifications

  • Leadership Experience:
  • 3+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role within an accounting department.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage, train, and develop junior accountants.
  • Portfolio Size:
  • Oversee a combined portfolio of 40-50 multifamily properties.
  • Owner-Facing Communication:
  • Proven experience communicating complex financial data and providing clear explanations to non-finance stakeholders, including property owners and senior leadership.
  • Advanced Accounting Knowledge:
  • Deep expertise in multifamily accounting practices, including advanced knowledge of journal entries, accruals, bank reconciliations, and property-level financials.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in bookkeeping/accounting.
  • Experience with multifamily portfolios totaling 1,000+ units.
  • Proficient in accrual-based accounting and monthly close cycles.
  • Prior use of accounting tools such as AppFolio, QuickBooks, Buildium, or Caliber.
  • Advanced Excel proficiency.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, calendar discipline, and accuracy.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (from an accredited university)
  • Experience preparing financial reports for property owners or asset managers
  • Familiarity with reporting SOPs and internal control workflows
  • Client-facing communication experience in a U.S. business setting
  • History of contributing to efficiency initiatives or systemization efforts (e.g., process automation, checklist refinement)

Requirements

  • Multifamily Property Portfolio experience in bookkeeping/accounting is required.
  • Minimum of 3 years of leadership / management experience within an accounting department.
  • This is not available for remote work. Position will be in-office, based in Orlando, FL.
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