Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager (US Real Estate & Corporate Accounting) Remote (Mexico) Salary Range: USD $3000 - $3500 per month About the Company Our client is a US-based commercial real estate firm with operations across property management, real estate development, and brokerage. Founded in 2017, the company is technology-forward and operates from an owner's perspective, focusing on scalable processes, strong controls, and long-term value creation. As the business continues to grow, they are building an accounting center of excellence in Mexico and are looking for a senior accounting professional who can own the accounting function, manage junior resources, and help standardize and scale operations. About the Role This is a senior, hands-on Accounting Manager role supporting both corporate accounting and US property management accounting. You will act as the bridge between day-to-day bookkeeping and strategic financial oversight, managing junior bookkeepers while maintaining responsibility for quality, reporting, controls, and process improvement. This role is not pure bookkeeping and not a Director-level executive role — it is ideal for someone who enjoys owning the accounting function, mentoring others, and building structure in a growing organization. Key Responsibilities Accounting Oversight & Reporting Oversee day-to-day accounting activities across multiple entities (corporate and property-level) Review and validate rent rolls, reimbursements, utility billbacks, and receivables Support month-end and period-end close processes Prepare and review financial statements, variance analyses, and budget vs. actual reports Assist with property-level and corporate financial reporting for internal leadership and external stakeholders Property & Corporate Accounting Work with US real estate portfolios, primarily using AppFolio and QuickBooks Online Review tenant leases and management agreements to ensure accounting compliance Reconcile operating expenses, real estate taxes, and tenant pro-rata allocations Track intercompany transactions, deposits, distributions, and cash flows Support audit requests and tax preparation in coordination with third-party advisors Team Leadership & Process Building Manage and review the work of junior bookkeepers and accounting staff Develop, document, and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Implement internal controls and accounting best practices Train team members and support long-term scalability of the accounting function Collaborate closely with leadership to improve systems, workflows, and reporting quality Tools & Systems Daily use of QuickBooks Online Regular interaction with AppFolio (experience preferred but not required) Leverage technology and AI tools (e.g., Grammarly, automation tools) to enhance accuracy and efficiency What We're Looking For 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with exposure to: US companies Real estate, property management, or multi-entity environments Strong understanding of corporate accounting fundamentals Experience reviewing or managing bookkeeping work Comfortable working with US GAAP concepts (CPA a plus, not required) High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills Proven ability to build structure, improve processes, and mentor others Language & Communication Advanced spoken English (accent is not an issue) Ability to clearly explain financial information in meetings and calls Written English does not need to be perfect — tools like Grammarly are used internally Why This Role Is Attractive Senior-level ownership without executive-level pressure Exposure to US real estate and corporate accounting Opportunity to build and lead a growing accounting team Long-term growth as the company scales operations Stable, full-time role with a US company while working from Mexico