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Robert Half Accounting Manager - Real Estate Firm in Emeryville, California
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
8+ years of accounting experience with a focus on real estate development
Proven exposure to long-cycle development projects, including percentage-of-completion accounting
Prior leadership experience managing or mentoring team members (strong plus)
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
Proactive mindset—comfortable asking questions, escalating issues early, and driving follow-up
Strong understanding of accounting processes, controls, and best practices
Experience within a real estate or development-focused organization strongly preferred
Yardi Voyager experience highly desirable
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; strong overall MS Office proficiency required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
Interested? Send a message to Jennifer Fukumae on LinkedIn for quickest consideration.
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