Lead Accountant

Hace 2 días

Tláhuac, Mexico City Latamcent Jornada completa

About the Role

Our client is a technology-driven property management company operating a portfolio of over

560+ single-family homes

across three U.S. markets. We're looking for a

Lead Accountant

to lead all accounting operations, from corporate financials to trust accounting compliance, as we continue to scale.

You'll take ownership of

corporate books, cash flow management, trust accounting accuracy , and partner with leadership to strengthen financial discipline and transparency. This is a

hands-on and strategic role

ideal for a detail-oriented professional with property management accounting experience and a strong grasp of trust accounting principles.

Success in the first 3–6 months

means: Producing accurate and timely monthly financials

Establishing strong reconciliation and trust accounting controls

Improving reporting efficiency and cash flow visibility

Building or optimizing internal/external accounting processes

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Accounting & Financial Management Maintain and manage corporate general ledger and financial statements

Oversee cash management, intercompany transactions, and internal controls

Prepare monthly financial reports and variance analyses

Support strategic planning, cash flow forecasting, and KPI reporting

Trust Accounting Oversight Review and approve all property management accounting entries for compliance and accuracy

Reconcile trust bank accounts and ensure adherence to trust accounting standards

Audit owner statements, management fees, and reserve balances

Supervise internal or third-party accountants handling property-level financials

Payables, Receivables & Reconciliation Manage owner distributions, management fees, and reserves

Review vendor invoices, GL coding, and utility billables

Audit and reconcile all bank accounts and corporate credit cards (Divvy)

Oversee Section 8 and tenant payment postings, refunds, and move-out accounting

Compliance & Reporting Prepare and distribute 1099s and support annual tax filings

Maintain audit-ready financial documentation and ensure regulatory compliance

Coordinate with external auditors, CPAs, and vendors as needed

Collaboration & Leadership Manage and develop accounting team members or oversee outsourced accounting partners

Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency

Contribute to monthly financial reviews and provide actionable insights

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)

5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in

property management or real estate accounting

Strong knowledge of

trust accounting

and experience with

Rentvine

or similar PMS

Advanced proficiency in

Excel , reconciliations, and financial reporting

Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and organizational skills

Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

English: C1 or higher

Availability to work

U.S. business hours (EST or CST)

Compensation & Logistics

Salary:

USD $30000 - $36000/year

Bonus:

Annual, performance-based tied to KPIs

Time Zone:

U.S. working hours

Benefits:

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Contract Type:

Full-time, remote from Latin America