Job Details

Development Accounting Manager

$110,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year

LHH is partnering with a growing real estate development organization to hire a Development Accounting Manager to oversee accounting and financial reporting for a multi-entity development portfolio. This is a high visibility role for an accounting leader who enjoys being close to the business and partnering daily with Development, Construction, Treasury, and senior leadership while strengthening controls, improving processes, and elevating reporting.

This role partners closely with Development, Construction, Treasury, and senior leadership and is ideal for someone who enjoys building structure, strengthening controls, and leading a high-impact accounting function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development accounting function and manage a team of three
• Oversee month-end close, reconciliations, and internal financial reporting
• Prepare and manage monthly construction draws and lender/JV reporting
• Ensure accurate job cost tracking and compliance across development projects
• Analyze financial data to identify variances, trends, and risks
• Manage cash forecasting, draw requirements, and payment approvals
• Support deal closings, joint ventures, and construction loan setups
• Drive process improvements to enhance controls and reporting accuracy
• Partner cross-functionally with development, construction, and finance teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• 5+ years of accounting experience; leadership experience strongly preferred
• Real estate, development, or construction accounting experience required
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting background
• Hands-on experience with construction draws and lender/JV requirements
• Advanced Excel skills
• ERP experience preferred (Sage Intacct or Sage 300 a plus)
• Organized, detail-driven leader comfortable in a fast-paced environment