Manager, Property Accounting

Job Summary 

Invitation Homes is a fast-paced, evolving publicly traded REIT that is pioneering a new industry with over 100,000 single family rental homes available for lease and a market capitalization of over $17 billion. We are a team of more than 1,700 associates who come from all walks of life. We call different communities “home,” but our shared values bind us together. Invitation Homes is a place where possibilities live. As the nation’s premier home leasing company, we need dedicated, organized, and detail-oriented accounting professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit to provide timely and accurate financial information to our shareholders as well as to our partners in the field and at our corporate offices. 

We are seeking a dynamic Property Accounting Manager to lead a high-performing team responsible for the reviewing and analyzing the preparation of financial results for approximately 100,000 single-family rental properties across multiple portfolios. Other responsibilities include maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, working with other departments to understand their business units and impact on the financials, and collaborating with other teams within the Accounting Department to ensure timely delivery of financial statements.  

The ideal candidate is a strong accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, brings a continuous improvement mindset, and is passionate about developing talent. 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities 

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of accounting professionals by providing coaching, training, and mentorship through the hiring of top talent. 

• Oversee the month-end close process, ensuring deadlines are met while ensuring accurate and timely preparation, review, and analysis of financial statements. 

• Review and approve work completed by accounting associates for accuracy and completeness in accordance with established policies and procedures. 

• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Asset Management, and other stakeholders to understand business drivers and their impact on financial results 

• Drive process optimization and scalability, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and controls in a high-volume environment 

• Support internal and external audit requests, including SOX Compliance, Internal Controls, and annual financial statement audits. 

• Participate in Company-provided training. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Education and/or Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is . 

• 5 years of experience in accounting and financial statement preparation is . Property Accounting experience is preferred. 

• 5+ years of supervisory experience is . 

• Intermediate Excel expertise ; Yardi experience a plus. 

• Experience working with high volumes of data. 

Skills/Specialized Knowledge 

• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced dynamic environment. 

• Ability to lead and develop a team. 

• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities including the ability to identify and implement best practices that improve the team’s effectiveness and efficiency. 

• Ability to make decisions and drive results. 

• Ability to perform advanced mathematical and accounting functions. 

• Ability to follow and apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 

• Ability to read and comprehend financial statements. 

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills; ability to relate to others. 

• Professional verbal and written communication skills. 

• Ability to set and meet goals and consistently meet deadlines. 

Other Requirements 

• Must maintain professional appearance. 

• Ability to be at work on a regular and consistent basis; overtime may be  for this position. 

Physical and Mental Demands 

This position will spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers. The position may also entail light lifting of supplies and materials occasionally, up to and including 20 pounds in addition to reaching, stooping, standing, and walking. This position requires the ability to talk, hear, compare, compute, compile, copy, analyze, coordinate, synthesize, negotiate and communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. 

Work Environment 

Standard office working environment that may be busy and noisy at times.  

Salary Range

Compensation and Benefits

To attract and retain top talent, we're pleased to offer competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Annual bonus program

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Long-term and short-term disability insurance

• Generous paid time off plans include vacation accrual, sick time, standard holidays and floating holidays

• 401(k) with company matching contributions

• Awesome work environment with casual dress

• Team events and gatherings (Pre- and Post-Covid)

Invitation Homes is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and innovative environment with the best associates. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at humanresources@invitationhomes.com.

To all recruitment agencies: Invitation Homes does not accept agency resumes.  Please do not forward resumes to Invitation Homes employees.  Invitation Homes is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.