Role Description
Portal is seeking a hands-on
Accounting Manager
to own day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building systems, improving processes, and operating in a fast-growth entrepreneurial environment.
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Oversee monthly close, reporting, budgeting, treasury, and AP/AR functions while partnering closely with leadership and operations teams.
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This position reports directly to senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
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Accounting Operations & Monthly Close
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Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and general ledger accounting.
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Lead timely month-end close and preparation of financial statements.
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Perform bank, credit card, and intercompany reconciliations.
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Financial Reporting & Analysis
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Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages with variance analysis vs. budget and forecast.
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Track KPIs related to property performance and operating margins.
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Support management and investor decision-making through ad hoc analysis.
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Budgeting & Forecasting
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Assist with annual budgeting and rolling forecasts.
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Model cash flow projections and capital requirements with leadership.
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AP/AR & Treasury
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Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes.
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Manage vendor payments, tenant billing, and collections.
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Monitor cash balances and support liquidity planning.
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Systems & Process Development
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Implement scalable accounting systems, processes, and internal controls.
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Prepare the company for audits, financing activities, and investor reporting.
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Recommend best practices to support operational discipline during growth.
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Asset Management Support
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Maintain property-level financial models and operating statements.
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Track leasing performance, occupancy, renewals, and churn metrics.
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Partner with operations to evaluate property performance and identify value opportunities.
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Lender & Investor Reporting
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Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages for lenders and investors.
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Track loan covenants, reserve accounts, and compliance requirements.
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Coordinate draw requests, financial certifications, and lender audits or reviews.
Qualifications
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Bachelorβs degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CPA-track preferred).
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4β7 years of progressive accounting experience; real estate or property management experience strongly preferred.
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Strong knowledge and experience of US GAAP, accrual accounting, and month-end close processes.
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Experience managing AP/AR, budgeting, and financial reporting.
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Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Yardi, AppFolio, or similar.
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Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
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Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to operate independently.
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Comfortable working in a startup or high-growth environment and building processes from scratch.