Accounting Manager (Construction Firm - US GAAP)

Job Title: Accounting Manager Location: Fully Remote Employment Type: Full-Time Reports To: VP Accounting & Controller About the Company The company is a mission-driven real estate development and investment firm focused on delivering high-quality, affordable housing solutions across the United States. It partners with communities, investors, and public agencies to create sustainable housing that drives long-term social and economic impact. Role Overview The Accounting Manager is responsible for maintaining the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the Company's accounting records across multiple legal entities. Reporting to the VP of Accounting & Controller, this position manages the day-to-day general ledger accounting activities, month-end close process, and financial reporting while ensuring accounting transactions are properly recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies. This role is best suited for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys producing accurate financial information, maintaining strong accounting records, improving accounting processes, and working in a collaborative, multi-entity environment. This is a full-time offshore position that works U.S. Eastern Time business hours and collaborates daily with other team members. Primary Responsibilities • Manage the monthly accounting close process for multiple legal entities • Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger within Sage Intacct • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules • Perform and reconcile intercompany accounting transactions • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting reports • Ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled timely and accurately • Assist with year-end audits, tax preparation, and other compliance reporting • Review accounting activity for completeness and identify discrepancies requiring investigation • Recommend and implement process improvements that increase efficiency while maintaining strong internal controls • Collaborate with other members of the Accounting team to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting • Support the VP of Accounting & Controller with special projects and technical accounting matters as needed Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience • Experience working in a multi-entity accounting environment • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP • Experience managing month-end close processes • Experience preparing complete financial statements • Strong knowledge of intercompany accounting • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills • Experience using ERP accounting systems (Sage Intacct experience is a plus) • Excellent verbal and written English communication skills • Ability to communicate professionally through Microsoft Teams, email, and virtual meetings • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a U.S.-based accounting team • Availability to work standard U.S. Eastern Time business hours Preferred Qualifications • CPA (or equivalent professional designation) strongly preferred • Experience with U.S. real estate development, construction, or property management accounting • Experience supporting external audits and tax return preparation • Experience with Sage Intacct Desired Characteristics We're looking for someone who is: • Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills • Highly accountable and dependable • Naturally curious and willing to ask thoughtful questions • Proactive in identifying issues and recommending practical solutions • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment • Committed to producing accurate, timely, and complete financial information • Confident enough to raise questions when something appears inaccurate, incomplete, or inconsistent rather than simply processing transactions as received • Committed to continuous learning and improving accounting processes Success in this Role A successful Accounting Manager will: • Maintain accurate and complete accounting records across all entities • Deliver timely and reliable month-end financial reporting • Ensure intercompany transactions and account reconciliations are completed accurately • Identify and communicate accounting issues proactively • Continuously improve accounting processes while maintaining strong internal controls • Serve as a dependable technical accounting resource for the Accounting team while working under the direction of the VP of Accounting & Controller