Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Reports to: VP, Accounting

Location: Speed Bay Warehouse Solutions – Denver, CO (Cherry Creek)

Schedule: Full-time, Exempt, In-Office

Overview

Speed Bay Warehouse Solutions is a vertically integrated real estate investment and management platform focused on acquiring and operating shallow bay, multi-tenant light industrial assets in prime infill markets throughout the U.S. Sponsored by the founders of Black Creek Group—whose 30-year track record includes over $25 billion in real estate transactions—the firm is led by a seasoned executive team with extensive real estate industry experience and deep expertise investing in and managing multi-tenant light industrial properties. Speed Bay is building a national portfolio designed to deliver durable, long-term value through disciplined acquisitions, operational excellence, and technology-enabled performance.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an emerging commercial real estate operating platform focused on acquiring and managing multi-tenant light industrial shallow bay properties in key metropolitan areas across the U.S.

About the Role

The Accounting Manager will oversee and supervise both corporate and property-level accounting functions, serving as a strategic leader within the accounting department. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of all financial records across both corporate entities and the property portfolio.

The Accounting Manager will provide strategic leadership across both corporate and property-level accounting, with the understanding that, as the team grows, day-to-day oversight of one these areas may transition to a dedicated role. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of all financial records for the corporate entities and the property portfolio, while helping to define and refine responsibilities as the organization evolves.

This position requires advanced proficiency in Yardi and Excel, with a demonstrated ability to lead and develop team members, streamline accounting processes, manage multiple priorities, and drive operational efficiencies across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Management

• Supervise, mentor, and provide performance feedback to the Corporate Accountant and Property Accountants
• Ensure team members maintain professional development and career growth opportunities
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings to monitor performance, address concerns, and align on goals
• Promote a collaborative, supportive team environment while maintaining accounting standards and compliance
• Delegate accounting tasks appropriately and monitor completion of assigned work

Corporate Accounting Oversight

• Maintain and oversee accurate general ledger and sub-ledger accounts for corporate entities
• Ensure preparation of and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Supervise account reconciliations and the resolution of discrepancies
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable transaction processing
• Track and manage corporate budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses
• Oversee Yardi operations for intercompany billing and collection processes
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate accounting policies

Property Accounting Oversight

• Maintain oversight of general ledger and sub-ledger accounts for assigned properties
• Ensure preparation of and review monthly, quarterly, and annual property-level financial statements
• Supervise CAM billing, collections, and annual CAM reconciliations using Yardi
• Monitor tenant ledgers, leasing activity, rent rolls, and occupancy reporting
• Track and manage property-level budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance for all property accounting activities

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Review and approve corporate and property financial statements before submission to management
• Use Excel to create and oversee detailed financial models, reports, and analyses
• Develop comparative analysis of corporate and property performance
• Provide management with timely, accurate financial reporting for decision-making
• Support preparation of consolidated financial reporting across all entities

Audit and Compliance

• Coordinate annual audit and tax filing processes
• Ensure preparation and timely submission of schedules, documentation, and audit inquiries
• Maintain compliance with GAAP principles and accounting best practices
• Monitor internal controls and recommend improvements to accounting processes
• Stay current with accounting regulations and industry standards

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and enhance efficiency
• Lead implementation of process improvements and system enhancements
• Collaborate with operations, finance, and other departments to optimize workflows
• Use project management tools such as Asana to maintain project timelines and team accountability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead capacity; real estate industry experience highly preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Yardi Property Management Software; advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis, VLOOKUP)
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles, accounting best practices, and internal controls
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, and develop team members
• Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines; effective communicator with strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments; strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license or working toward certification
• Experience with Asana or similar project management tools
• Experience in commercial real estate accounting
• Exposure to consolidated accounting and intercompany transactions
• Background in property management accounting

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + bonus structure
•  Benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401k Plan
• Paid office parking
• Growth opportunities within a thriving real estate company
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• The opportunity to directly impact executive success and office culture

Note: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive or exclusive. At any time, employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization and participate in additional trainings. 

The annual full-time base salary range for this role is:

$110,000 – 145,000

Specific compensation is determined through interviews and a review of relevant education, experience, training, skills, geographic location and alignment with market data. Additionally, certain positions may be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus as determined by bonus program guidelines, position eligibility and Speed Bay Senior Management approval.  Speed Bay offers PTO and paid holidays, the terms of which are set forth in the program policies. All full-time employees also are eligible to participate in various benefit plans, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance and 401K, in each case in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision:

Speed Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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