Development Accounting Manager
Houston, Texas
Experience: 0
Category: Accounting & Finance
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Brand: System One
Job ID: 345593
Date Posted: 01/28/2026
Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/FG8U1b
Job Title: Development Accounting Manager
Location: Houston, Texas
Type: Direct Hire
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
System One is assisting our client in hiring a Development Accounting Manager.
SUMMARY
The Development Accounting Manager is a senior accounting leader responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial reporting activities related to the Company’s real estate development portfolio, including construction projects, development entities, joint ventures, and construction financing. This role manages the day-to-day development accounting function, leads a team of three professionals, and serves as a key partner to Development, Construction, Treasury, and senior leadership.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in development accounting, construction draws, job cost reporting, and lender/JV compliance, with the ability to drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls in a growing organization.
This is a salaried, exempt position reporting to the VP, Treasury and Accounting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as a key point of contact for internal departments (Legal, Asset Management, Finance) and external
partners (JV Partners, Auditors, Banks, Consultants).
-Lead process improvement initiatives to strengthen internal controls, streamline workflows, and enhance
reporting quality.
-Manage staff of three team members.
-Special projects assigned by the VP, Treasury and Accounting Development Accounting and Reporting
-Manage and oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger activities, month-end and year-end close, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and preparation of internal financial statements.
-Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages and deliver to senior leadership.
-Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation to ensure
accuracy and compliance.
-Prepare monthly Development draws for each construction project by receiving the monthly construction
billings from the GC combining that information with development costs and property costs for review by
VP, Treasury and Accounting.
-Ensure lender, partner, and joint venture reporting requirements completed accurately and on schedule,
including quarterly compliance packages.
-Code and pay overhead business costs for development entity and bill back to job’s if needed.
-Analyze development property and development financial data to identify variances, trends, and
opportunities for improved financial performance.
Cash management
-Oversee cash management processes, including weekly cash requirements, draw requirements, payment
approvals, and coordination with Accounts Payable, Construction, and Development teams.
Support Transactional Accounting
-Oversee job cost reporting for developments, ensuring proper tracking and compliance.
-Support closing of deals by providing reports and support.
? Record closings on joint ventures and construction loans as it relates to development activities.
-Set up and maintain predevelopment tracking and reporting.
-Coordinate transition of accounting over to the property management accounting team upon completion.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
-Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
-Five or more years of progressive accounting experience; prior management or supervisory experience
strongly preferred.
-Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting best practices.
-Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office software.
-Experience in construction, development, property management, or real estate accounting required.
-Experience with accounting ERP software preferably Sage Intacct and/or Sage 300.
-Prior experience managing or mentoring accounting staff strongly preferred
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
-Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, and modern accounting systems.
-Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
-Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
-Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
-Strong organizational skills with the ability to prepare accurate reports, manage deadlines, and drive results.
-Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools at an intermediate to advanced level.
-Experience with multi-entity organizations including consolidation reporting.
Who Thrives in This Role
-A development accounting professional who enjoys ownership and accountability
-Someone who values structure, controls, and process improvement
-A collaborative leader who communicates clearly with construction, development, and finance teams
-A hands-on manager who is comfortable both reviewing work and rolling up their sleeves
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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