Technical Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager (SEC Reporting/Technical Accounting) | Real Estate

A fast-growing, highly innovative real estate and investment management firm is looking to hire a new Manager to their team. This role sits at the intersection of SEC reporting, technical accounting, and process transformation. You’ll take ownership of the SEC reporting function for a non-traded REIT while partnering cross-functionally to enhance reporting processes, strengthen controls, and support technical accounting initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation and review of SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K) in accordance with US GAAP and SEC requirements
• Own and drive the quarterly close-to-filing reporting process, including coordination of internal controls
• Draft and refine MD&A in partnership with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Oversee XBRL/iXBRL tagging and ensure accuracy of disclosures
• Partner on technical accounting research, memos, and implementation of new standards
• Monitor evolving FASB/SEC guidance and assess impact on reporting
• Collaborate closely with external auditors and support audit and review processes
• Identify and implement process improvements and reporting efficiencies

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in public accounting and/or SEC reporting
• Strong ownership of full-cycle SEC filings (10-Q and 10-K required)
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• Experience with technical accounting research and memo writing
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner across teams
• CPA preferred

Preferred:

• Big 4 background
• Experience within REITs, real estate, or complex entity structures
• Exposure to non-traded REITs or NAV-based reporting environments
• Experience working with external auditors and managing review cycles