Accounting Manager

Overview

Lead finance team, manage accounting, reporting, compliance, and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• appfolio
• financial modeling
• process automation
• full-cycle accounting
• budgeting
• compliance

Tasks

In this role, you’ll lead the charge in bringing clarity to complexity owning our financial operations from top to bottom. You’ll guide a growing team, oversee the accounting and compliance for multiple corporate entities, and help shape the future of our finance department. This is a role for someone who doesn’t just do the work but builds the structure that makes the work sustainable, scalable, and smart. -Lead, manage, and hold accountable a team of three: one Account Manager and two Accounting Assistants. -Ensure compliance with tax, audit, and regulatory obligations across all corporate and client accounts. -Identify opportunities to innovate, streamline, and standardize accounting processes. -Provide timely financial updates and deliverables to investment clients and internal partners. -Oversee insurance coordination and risk management practices in collaboration with Operations. -Implement and support AI-powered systems and tech-forward workflows for smarter financial operations. -Deliver actionable insight through modeling, performance analysis, and financial dashboards. -Leverage AppFolio, Excel, and other digital tools to drive automation and efficiency. -Collaborate with the COO to drive budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning. -Manage full-cycle accounting including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting deliverables. -Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and HR-related compliance processes. -Integrity & Inclusion (Equity for All): Leads with fairness, builds trust, and ensures that policies and processes reflect ethical, accessible, and inclusive standards. -Ensure timely and accurate monthly financial statements for all properties and corporate entities. -Develop and implement SOPs and internal controls across all finance and accounting operations. -Maintain strong relationships with CPAs, auditors, and legal advisors. -Build scalable financial systems and reporting tools that support company growth and accountability. -Drive performance, continuous improvement, and professional development within the finance department.

Requirements

• cpa
• quickbooks
• appfolio
• bachelor's
• leadership
• 7-10 years

What You Bring

At Coastline Equity, we don’t just manage numbers we build trust, accountability, and growth into every dollar we track. We’re looking for aan Accounting Manager who sees beyond spreadsheets and balances and understands that strong financial systems are the foundation of a thriving, people-centered business. You’ll be a key voice at the table, trusted by leadership and relied on by every department. If you’re someone who can lead with confidence, communicate with clarity, and build systems that serve both people and performance this is your next move. -Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. -Full-Cycle Accounting Expertise: Deep knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls, ideally within property management. -Experience in payroll, benefits administration, and AP/AR oversight. -Client-Focused Mindset (Customer First): Prioritizes transparency, communication, and reliability in both client-facing and internal operations. -Hands-on experience with technology-driven automation or AI tools for accounting. -Continuous Improvement (Growth Mindset): Embraces learning, feedback, and change with a commitment to improving systems and empowering teams. -Leadership & Accountability: Proven ability to lead a team, manage competing priorities, and drive high standards through effective communication and clear expectations. -Full-cycle accounting experience across multiple entities or departments. -Experience managing complex legal and financial structures across 100+ entities. -Lead with transparency and a solution-oriented mindset. -Familiarity with property management or real estate accounting standards. -Strategic Financial Acumen: Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance reporting that supports executive decision-making. -7–10 years in finance leadership roles, ideally within the real estate or property management industry. -Process-Oriented & Detail-Driven: Able to build SOPs, document workflows, and maintain compliance across a high volume of entities. -5+ years of professional experience in accounting or finance with team leadership responsibilities. -CPA or advanced certification strongly preferred. -Are equally confident in team huddles and boardroom conversations. -Tech-Savvy: Proficient in systems like AppFolio and QuickBooks with a desire to explore and implement AI-driven efficiencies and modern finance tools. -Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, and property management platforms (AppFolio preferred). -Present financial information clearly and effectively to executive leadership and department heads.

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Benefits

The salary range of this position is $90k - $110k yearly.

About Coastline Equity

-Evolved from a lending firm into a full-service property management company through real estate development. -Shifted focus to property management while maintaining a commercial lending arm. -Manages a diverse range of properties, including multifamily housing and commercial assets. -Maintains long-term relationships with industrial and retail facilities. -Emphasizes excellent tenant service and operational efficiency. -Committed to enhancing community through strategic philanthropy.

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