Accounting Manager

Description Our client, a prominent national real estate investment and development organization based in Washington, D.C., is looking for their new Accounting Manager. They have over $5B invested and are looking to scale up their accounting foundation to include a new real estate fund. They have a long-standing reputation and a track record of managing investments across dozens of high-profile properties. This role is ideal for someone with solid commercial real estate fund accounting expertise who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting. Reporting to the Controller and overseeing a staff, you will build out frameworks and drive best practices for fund and property-level accounting. You will also work across other business lines as operational needs evolve. In this exciting new Accounting Manager role, you will: u2022 Manage capital accounting, execution of capital calls and distributions, and investor allocations for both fund and investment vehicles. u2022 Calculate complex fund distribution models including comprehensive waterfall structures as outlined by partnership agreements u2022 Prepare fund-level GAAP financial statements on a fair value basis in accordance with ASC 946, ASC 820 and ASC 842 u2022 Develop periodic investor and fund performance reportsu2014helping deliver timely and accurate NAV statements, fair value analysis, and fund financials u2022 Supervise preparation of general ledgers, including accurate recording of tenant billings, recoveries, and adherence to current lease accounting standards. u2022 Provide financial support for property/asset managers, including budget preparation, variance investigation, and periodic reforecasting. u2022 Prepare consolidated financial reports at the fund level in line with U.S. GAAP, ensuring compliance with fair value measurement and investment company guidance. u2022 Oversee audit preparations and submissions, respond to information requests from audit teams, and coordinate closely with external advisors. u2022 Support completion of lender compliance deliverables and institutional investor due diligence. u2022 Direct and mentor staff accountants, providing technical training and oversight related to fund accounting and the firmu2019s accounting systems. u2022 Design and enhance accounting policies, workflows, and financial controls to meet SEC-registered investment manager standards. u2022 Partner across departments to advance accounting and reporting initiatives for other verticals, including multifamily and opportunistic asset classes. Your base pay will depend on your skills, experience and training, knowledge, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Our client offers medical benefits as part of their overall compensation package in addition to other robust benefits. Please forward your resume in confidence to Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President at Robert Half for consideration for this or one of our other immediate openings in the Washington, DC area. Requirements u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar field u2013 CPA is a plus u2022 5 or more years of accounting experience in the real estate sector including fund structures and partnership accounting. u2022 Demonstrated skills in capital account tracking, investor reporting, and multi-tiered partnership distributions u2022 Experience working with SEC-registered investment advisers u2022 Knowledge of GAAP standards covering real estate investments including fair value, investment company, and lease-related accounting u2022 Working knowledge of Yardi or other real estate accounting platforms u2022 Proven skills in Excel for financial modeling and reporting. u2022 Experience managing and developing staff. u2022 Prior public accounting audit experience is a plus Robert Half is the worldu2019s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. u00a9 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. 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Created: 2026-03-13