Blayze Group · 10 hours ago
Development Accounting Manager
Blayze Group is a well-established, vertically integrated real estate development firm seeking a Development Accounting Manager to support an active pipeline of construction and development projects. This hands-on leadership role involves overseeing development accounting, managing construction draws, and ensuring compliance with lender and joint venture reporting requirements.
Responsibilities
Own development accounting across multiple active construction projects
Prepare and manage monthly construction lender draws
Oversee job cost accounting, WIP/POC, and variance analysis
Lead month-end and year-end close for development entities
Ensure compliance with lender and JV reporting requirements
Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Manage and develop a small accounting team (3)
Partner closely with Development, Construction, and senior leadership
Support deal closings and transition projects to property accounting upon completion
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
5+ years of accounting experience within real estate development or construction
Proven experience with construction draws / lender reporting
Proven experience with job cost accounting & WIP/POC
Proven experience with GAAP financial reporting
Prior experience leading or mentoring accounting staff
Strong Excel skills
Preferred
ERP experience preferred (Sage Intacct / Sage 300 a plus)