Description
Bridge Tower is a vertically integrated owner-operator of Single Family and Build-For-Rent communities, delivering over 400 new homes per year. We provide quality homes in both urban infill and suburban areas while managing every stage of the process—from acquisition and development to leasing and property management.
Our accounting team supports a complex portfolio of development entities, operating entities, and joint ventures. We are seeking an Accounting Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys both leading a team and solving complex accounting challenges.
Overview:
The Accounting Manager oversees accounting operations across a portfolio of development, operating, and joint venture entities, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with internal and external reporting requirements. This role manages and supports staff accountants while remaining actively involved in core accounting processes, including month-end close, entity accounting, and financial reporting.
Bridge Tower operates with lean, high-performing teams. The Accounting Manager is expected to understand the underlying work, troubleshoot issues when they arise, and step in when needed to keep operations moving.
Key Responsibilities
Multi-Entity Accounting
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Oversee accounting for a portfolio of development, operating, and holding entities
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Manage complex intercompany transactions and reconciliations
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Ensure proper accounting for capital contributions, distributions, and inter-entity activity
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Support accounting for development projects, capital activity, and new community entities as they are formed.
Financial Close & Reporting
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Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
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Prepare and review financial statements for internal leadership and external partners
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Ensure reporting accuracy across consolidated and entity-level financials
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Support joint venture reporting requirements and investor reporting
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Assist with external audits and compliance requirements
Team Leadership
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Supervise and mentor staff accountants
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Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports
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Provide training and process guidance to ensure consistency across the team
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Step in to perform accounting work directly when needed
Process Improvement & Automation
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Maintain and improve accounting workflows and templates
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Troubleshoot automated processes within Excel and Acumatica
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Ensure automation tools and templates continue to function accurately
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Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce manual work
Compliance & Controls
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Maintain documentation supporting internal control requirements
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Assist with SOX and audit-related documentation
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Ensure proper accounting treatment across entities and transactions
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Monitor adherence to company accounting policies
Systems & Expense Reporting
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Oversee expense reporting workflows, including Concur
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Coordinate with internal departments to ensure accurate coding and approvals
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Support integration between operational systems and accounting systems
Additional duties as assigned.
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
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Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles
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5+ years of progressive accounting experience
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Experience managing accounting for multiple entities
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Experience with intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and eliminations
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Advanced Excel skills (Pivot-tables, Vlookup, Filtering, Indexing, etc)
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Experience with ERP systems (Acumatica or similar preferred)
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Ability to recognize task priorities, plan, and organize workload for a team.
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Experience in both Accrual & Cash basis accounting
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Experience managing accounting across multiple legal entities in a high-transaction environment.
Preferred
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Experience in real estate, construction, or development accounting
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Experience with joint venture accounting and investor reporting
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CPA or CPA-eligible
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Experience supporting external audits and SOX/internal controls
Benefits:
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Competitive Salary
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15 Days of PTO
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Paid Holidays
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Company Paid Medical, Vision, Dental Coverage
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401(k) with Safe Harbor Match
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Life Insurance, Base & Supplemental
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Short Term Disability
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Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
