Accounting Manager

Company Overview :

Wangard Partners is a Milwaukee-based commercial real estate developer, investor, and property manager focused on multifamily, industrial, and mixed-use assets across the Midwest. We pair disciplined underwriting with community-first design and professional management, creating resilient places and attractive, risk-adjusted returns for investors. Wangard strives to build for communities, with communities. That means Wangard doesn't just build buildings, but we work alongside community groups and government officials to create build-to-suit, sustainable spaces for people to enjoy.

Position Summary :

The Accounting Manager oversees all accounting operations related to our portfolio of 30-40 properties, including office, retail, industrial, mixed use, and multi-family assets. The Accounting Manager ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and timely communication. The Accounting Manager will supervise accounting staff (2-4 direct reports), coordinate monthly closings, handle complex transactions (e.g., lease accounting, cost allocations), and support strategic financial initiatives for the property management division.

Key Responsibilities :

Financial Management and Reporting

• Manage all accounting functions for our portfolio of properties, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Complete reconciliations to ensure proper recording of rent revenue, vacancy loss, and loss to lease.
• Review and reconcile all Wangard generated charges including asset management fees, property management fees, monthly commercial charges, work order billings, and entity / tenant billbacks.
• Oversee and review CAM (Common Area Maintenance) reconciliations, property budgets, and tenant recoveries.
• Assist controller with maintenance of fixed asset records with quarterly and annual reconciliations.

Leadership and Supervision

Compliance and Internal Controls

Qualifications :

Education and Experience

Skills & Competencies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key responsibility well. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands

Physical demands include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. The employee will be regularly required to sit; stand; walk; reach using feet, legs, back, arms and hands; talk and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to climb. The employee will be required to work at a personal computer and talk on the phone for extended periods of time. Must possess the ability to detect auditory and / or visual alarms and be available to work extended / flexible hours and weekends, as needed.

Attendance / Travel

This position is a full time salaried position. This position requires the availability to work some nights, weekends, and occasional holidays. This position also requires regular attendance and active participation / planning at all company functions and events.

Learning and Development

Wangard Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

NOTE : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization