Description Accounting Manager Location: Oakland, CA | Hybrid (Parking Provided) Schedule: 2–3 days in office weekly; up to 4 days during initial onboarding Compensation: $135,000–$165,000 base + Discretionary Bonus Interested? Let’s connect. Reach out to Jennifer Fukumae on LinkedIn to explore this role or other finance leadership opportunities in my network. Overview A nationally recognized real estate development company is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager 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. Position Summary 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. Key Responsibilities + 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 + Lead monthly and quarterly job cost meetings with development, accounting, and executive leadership to review project status, cash requirements, and revenue recognition + Collaborate with project managers to develop and reforecast cash flow projections, ensuring adequate funding for ongoing commitments + Manage accrual processes, review construction contracts for compliance and completeness, and approve vendor setups/changes + Ensure proper documentation and accounting for acquisitions, dispositions, and project cost releases under percentage-of-completion methodology + Coordinate budget development, quarterly reforecasts, and year-end audit materials + Supervise contract and job close-outs, ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate + Continuously evaluate and enhance accounting processes and controls related to development projects Requirements Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field + 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a background in real estate development strongly preferred + Solid understanding of percentage-of-completion accounting and real estate job cost principles + Leadership experience managing staff and cross-functional relationships + Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; Yardi Voyager experience is highly desirable + Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and influence decision-making + Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment Ideal Profile + Proactive problem-solver who raises issues early and seeks clarity directly + Comfortable navigating changing priorities and complex deal structures + Adept at enforcing process discipline while fostering a collaborative approach + Thrives in an entrepreneurial, strategic environment where no two projects are alike Why This Role Stands Out + Highly diverse, complex work — every project brings new challenges + Entrepreneurial leadership that values creative problem-solving and strategic thinking + Opportunity to work on transformative, high-profile real estate projects with long-term impact 📩 Interested? 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