Allied Companies, LLC Senior Accounting Manager Columbus, OH · Full time Company website
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The Accounting Manager at Allied Companies is responsible for the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting across Allied’s entities, including our capital, development, and brokerage businesses. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys owning the monthly close, keeping the books accurate, and building better processes as the company grows. The Accounting Manager upholds and models Allied’s mission, vision, and values in partnership with all departments. This position works directly with Allied’s partners and our outside tax CPA, who handles tax preparation and tax strategy. As Allied grows, there is an opportunity for this role to grow with it, including building experience in investor reporting and multi-entity consolidation. This is an in-person role based in our Columbus office.

About Allied Companies, LLC

Allied is a locally owned and operated commercial real estate service and investment firm committed to building lasting relationships. We provide institutional level expertise with a unique ability to provide tailor-made solutions. Our passion, ability to be nimble, collaborative approach and competitive spirit drive us to continually maximize value for our clients.

Description

General Responsibilities:

  • Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, and reconciliations.
  • Own the monthly close and prepare monthly financial statements for the partners.
  • Maintain accurate books and records in QuickBooks across all Allied entities.
  • Support the development and tracking of company budgets, forecasts, and variance reporting.
  • Build and document accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Provide documentation and support for audits and outside reviews.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory standards, and company policies.


Real Estate, Entity & Tax Accounting:

  • Maintain accounting for Allied’s capital, development, and brokerage entities, including intercompany activity.
  • Support consolidated reporting across entities.
  • Support property and investment accounting, including investor reporting and distributions, in partnership with the partners.
  • Prepare year-end financials and schedules for our outside tax CPA, who handles tax preparation, filings, and tax strategy.
  • Track and coordinate estimated tax payments and respond to CPA requests.


Collaboration:

  • Work closely with the partners on financial reporting, questions, and priorities.
  • Collaborate across departments so financial information is accurate and timely.


Cash Management & Payroll:

  • Manage company cash and ensure invoices and vendors are paid on time.
  • Prepare cash flow reporting and projections.
  • Oversee payroll. 


Additional Responsibilities:

  • Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting tasks, including with AI tools.
  • Prepare metrics reporting and presentation materials for the partners.
  • Respond to leadership inquiries regarding financial results and special reporting requests.
  • Protect the organization’s value by maintaining the confidentiality of information.
  • Perform other accounting tasks and responsibilities as assigned.


Required Experience & Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including owning the monthly close.
  • Real estate or multi-entity accounting experience preferred.
  • Experience supporting audits and working with an outside CPA preferred.
  • CPA a plus, but not required.


Attributes & Interpersonal Skills:

  • Strong analytical abilities with close attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Organized and able to manage deadlines across multiple entities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-accountants.
  • Self-starter who is comfortable being hands-on and building processes from the ground up.


Technical Skills:

  • Proficient in QuickBooks accounting software.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Comfortable learning new systems and using technology, including AI tools, to work more efficiently.



Salary

$95,000 - $120,000 per year

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