Senior Real Estate Accounting Manager

Job Description

Why AIR?

At AIR Communities, we're building more than apartment communities. We're building careers.

As a Blackstone portfolio company, AIR Communities combines the stability and resources of a globally recognized investment organization with the entrepreneurial environment of a growing real estate company. You'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, contribute meaningful work from day one, and gain exposure to a sophisticated real estate accounting environment.

What sets us apart:

• Opportunity to grow your accounting career within a respected real estate organization
• Exposure to corporate accounting, debt management, financial reporting, and analysis
• Collaborative, supportive team culture focused on development and mentorship
• Fast-paced environment where your contributions matter
• Work alongside talented professionals who are passionate about excellence
• Strong focus on professional growth and continuous learning

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead a team of accountants, providing coaching, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Oversee staff management responsibilities, including hiring, training, evaluating performance, and handling promotions, terminations, or reassignments.
• Foster a collaborative and high‑performance team culture.

Accounting Oversight

• Manage accounting and financial analysis across areas such as auditing, budgeting, cost accounting, general ledger, program cost control, and scheduling.
• Lead complex Corporate Accounting functions, including accruals, debt, equity, cash flows, and real estate-specific accounting activities.
• Serve as a technical expert for advanced accounting matters, applying FASB guidelines, GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

Real Estate

• Ensure accurate treatment of real estate accounting, allocations, distributions, partner reporting, and consolidation considerations.
• Manage and oversee accounting processes related to property management, acquisitions, dispositions
• Process Improvement & Systems Expertise
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, and data quality.
• Communicate updated policies and procedures across the Accounting team and partner departments.
• Act as a subject matter expert in the enhancement and development of accounting systems and software.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Lead monthly and quarterly fluctuation analyses and prepare key deliverables for the Management team.
• Represent Real Estate Accounting as the primary contact for explaining results to FP&A, Operations Finance, and other business partners.
• Oversee preparation of financial schedules, supporting documentation, and management reporting packages.

SOX Compliance & Audit Management

• Perform SOX control procedures, including walkthroughs and the preparation of audit support for internal and external auditors.
• Manage the overall SOX process for assigned areas and serve as one of the key leads for the annual external audit cycle.

Work Environment

• This is an in-office position.