Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company, as the description emphasizes a high-growth real estate investment platform without naming Frederick Fox as the employer directly.
Job overview
The Property Accounting Manager/Director role involves managing property-level accounting and supporting rapid expansion by overseeing accounting operations for a national property portfolio within a real estate investment platform.
Responsibilities and impact
The role includes leading general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and month-end processes, managing a team of 3-5 direct reports, handling accounting for new property acquisitions, improving workflows for accounting integration, and collaborating with asset management, finance, and operations teams to ensure data accuracy.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree or higher, at least 3 years of accounting experience, 2 years of management experience, and 1 year of real estate accounting experience, preferably residential; proficiency in Microsoft Excel and core accounting functions is required.
Company overview
Frederick Fox is a company based in Trenton, South Carolina, specializing in information technology services. The company offers roles such as Network Engineer, Desktop Support, and IT Field Engineer, with a focus on technologies like Cisco Meraki. They generate revenue by providing technical support and IT solutions to various clients. The company is actively hiring for multiple positions, indicating growth and expansion in their operations.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your experience managing property-level accounting, particularly highlighting your expertise with general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and month-end close processes in real estate contexts.
Highlight leadership skills by showcasing your experience managing teams, ideally between 3 to 5 direct reports, and your ability to develop scalable workflows and improve accounting systems.
Apply through multiple channels including Frederick Fox’s corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and application reach for the Property Accounting Manager/Director role.
Connect with current employees in Frederick Fox’s accounting or real estate divisions on LinkedIn to learn more about the company culture and role specifics; use ice breakers like commenting on recent company growth or asking about their experience with property onboarding processes.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords such as 'property accounting,' 'general ledger,' 'AP/AR,' 'month-end close,' 'real estate accounting,' and 'team leadership' to ensure your resume passes initial automated screenings.
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