Role: Tax & Accounting Manager - Real Estate focus
Location: Central San Diego, full time on site
Compensation: $130k-$160k + bonus
If interested, please email a word version of your resume to
A privately held real estate investment firm with a 15+ year track record of generating consistent returns through the acquisition, disposition, and strategic reinvestment of commercial real estate assets is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager. This individual will take ownership of day-to-day accounting operations while also supporting the firm's tax structuring efforts across multiple real estate entities.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily accounting activities related to acquisitions, dispositions, and portfolio operations
- Support cash management processes and ensure accurate monthly financial reporting
- Manage preparation of internal and external reporting, including investor statements and monthly closes
- Partner with leadership to plan and execute annual financial statements, including consolidation across multiple entities
- Maintain compliance with lender requirements and debt agreements, monitoring for financial risk exposure
- Assist in structuring tax-efficient real estate transactions and support outside tax advisors as needed
- Evaluate and improve financial workflows, internal controls, and system efficiencies
- Contribute to leadership development by supporting staff performance reviews, mentoring, and coaching
- Act as a key liaison across internal teams and external partners to promote effective communication and collaboration
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally with exposure to both corporate and public accounting environments
- Background in tax or prior experience supporting tax-related work for real estate transactions strongly required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA a plus
- Prior experience in commercial real estate or real estate investment firms required
- Familiarity with real estate accounting systems, preferably Yardi
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, team-driven environments
- Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and general accounting software