Vice President of Accounting - Multifamily Property Management M3 Multifamily - 2.7 Tucson, AZ Job Details Full-time $120,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications General ledger reconciliation Financial forecasting Operational analysis Teamwork Internal controls Financial statement analysis Budget forecasting Managing budgets in a finance role Bachelor's degree Organizational skills Financial statement interpretation Financial forecasting analysis Cross-functional communication Organizational budget management Senior leadership Full Job Description Overview M3 Multifamily is building an in-house property management platform to support its growing multifamily portfolio. We are seeking an experienced Vice President of Accounting to lead the accounting function for this new operating platform and help build the financial systems, controls, reporting processes, and accounting infrastructure necessary to support both the initial transition and long-term growth of the organization. This is a work-from-home position based in Arizona. Preference will be given to candidates located in Tucson, although qualified Phoenix-area candidates will also be considered. Relocation may be considered for the right candidate. The VP of Accounting will work closely with executive leadership, Property Operations, Asset Management, Construction & Maintenance, and property teams. This role is intended for someone who understands that accurate financial information should do more than satisfy reporting requirements — it should help operators and ownership make better decisions. Key Responsibilities Lead accounting operations for M3's in-house multifamily property management platform. Establish and maintain scalable accounting procedures, workflows, and internal controls. Oversee accurate and timely property and management-company financial reporting. Maintain general ledger integrity, reconciliations, coding standards, and financial-statement accuracy. Own and support the monthly financial close process. Maintain strong financial controls and accounting compliance. Provide leadership with clear and decision-useful financial visibility. Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and portfolio-level financial review. Partner with Property Operations to help Property Managers better understand financial statements, coding, trends, variances, and the operational drivers behind results. Support monthly property financial-review processes. Develop consistent reporting and variance-analysis standards across the portfolio. Maintain advance visibility into major Construction and CapEx activity, anticipated invoices, and coding requirements. Support investor and lender reporting needs by providing accurate financial information and operating context. Partner with Operations and Asset Management to connect property-level results to broader investment strategy. Help identify and improve inefficient or duplicative accounting and reporting processes. Support timely and accurate vendor invoice processing while maintaining appropriate financial controls. Help design, recruit, and develop the accounting team as the organization grows. Use approved technology and automation to reduce repetitive accounting work, improve visibility, and strengthen accuracy. Protect confidential financial, employee, resident, vendor, and investor information. Promote accountability, transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the organization. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Strong progressive accounting experience. Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, financial statements, reconciliations, internal controls, and financial reporting. Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Experience managing accounting across multiple entities, properties, business units, or locations. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. High attention to accuracy and financial integrity. Strong communication and organizational skills. Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-accounting leaders. Ability to work independently in a remote environment. Ability to collaborate across multiple departments. Comfortable helping build systems and processes in an evolving organization. Preferred Qualifications Property-management or real-estate accounting experience. Multifamily property-management accounting experience. Experience overseeing accounting for multiple properties. Yardi experience. Experience working directly with Property Operations and/or Asset Management. Experience with property or management-company transitions. Prior accounting team leadership experience. CPA or other advanced accounting credential. Leadership Profile We are looking for a leader who demonstrates: Ownership mentality Accountability Integrity Strong judgment Clear communication Collaboration Financial discipline Operational curiosity Willingness to improve inefficient processes Ability to develop others Comfort working in a growing and evolving organization Commitment to accurate and transparent financial information M3's operating philosophy is people-first and performance-driven. We believe strong leadership, accountability, operational excellence, financial transparency, and long-term stewardship create stronger properties and stronger investment outcomes.

Pay:

$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): Please briefly describe your experience with property accounting, real-estate accounting, or multifamily accounting. Do you have accounting experience in property management, multifamily, or commercial real estate? Do you have experience managing accounting across multiple properties or entities? What level of experience do you have with Yardi? Are you currently located in Arizona or willing to relocate to Arizona? Are you able to periodically travel to Tucson, Phoenix, and M3 properties for meetings or business needs? How many years of professional accounting experience do you have? How many years of experience do you have leading accounting employees or accounting functions?

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Tucson, AZ 85741