Description We are looking for an Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations across a diverse portfolio of entities in Raleigh, North Carolina. This position leads accounting and reporting activities for operating companies, holding entities, real estate projects, estates, and trusts while ensuring accuracy, organization, and strong financial controls. The role also partners with outside advisors to support tax compliance, and timely reporting across complex structures.
Responsibilities:
- Direct end-to-end accounting activities for multiple related entities, including ledger maintenance, payables, receivables, monthly close, and bank account reconciliation.
- Maintain accounting records for estates and trusts, ensuring distributions and financial activity align with applicable governing documents and fiduciary requirements.
- Administer intercompany transactions such as shared cost allocations, internal billings, loans, and cash movements, and resolve related account differences promptly.
- Produce accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for individual entities as well as consolidated groups and investment portfolios.
- Partner with external tax professionals and legal advisors by organizing schedules, supporting documentation, and financial records needed for corporate, partnership, estate, and trust matters.
- Monitor liquidity across entities, project short-term and long-term cash needs, and coordinate transfers or distributions to maintain appropriate funding levels.
- Track development and construction spending by property, project stage, and budget category, and prepare reporting that highlights cost performance against plan.
- Support audit readiness and strengthen accounting processes by maintaining clear documentation, reviewing journal entries, and reinforcing internal financial controls. Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
- At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including responsibility for month-end close and financial reporting.
- Demonstrated background in multi-entity accounting environments with strong general ledger and reconciliation skills.
- Experience handling intercompany accounting, cash management, and preparation of financial statements.
- Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Ability to work with highly sensitive financial information using sound judgment and discretion.
- Exposure to real estate project accounting, estate accounting, or trust accounting is strongly preferred.
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