Real Estate Manager Jobs in Massachusetts

POSITION OVERVIEW

Shorelight Real Estate Management is a vertically integrated owner-manager of multifamily properties, primarily in MetroWest and Worcester County. We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Accounting Manager to oversee the day-to-day accounting function and partner closely with the VP, Finance on cash management, financial reporting, and month-end close. The role will also formalize accounting policies and procedures, improve internal controls, and drive efficiencies within AppFolio as the company grows. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing multiple properties, entities, and competing priorities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable across all managed entities, ensuring accurate invoice processing, tenant charges, and collections.
• Supervise and mentor the Staff Accountant; review work product and serve as the escalation point for day-to-day accounting questions.
• Manage cash across entities, maintain banking relationships, ensure funding for operating and capital needs, and reconcile bank and corporate credit card accounts.
• Prepare and execute weekly check runs, including review of supporting documentation and approvals.
• Prepare monthly property/entity financial reporting, including financial statements, variance analysis, and supporting schedules for ownership.
• Coordinate mortgage payments and track loan schedules, escrow requirements, and lender reporting deadlines.
• Manage real estate tax payments and due dates by jurisdiction; maintain LLC filings, vendor W-9/COI tracking, and other corporate reporting requirements.
• Coordinate annual insurance audits and other third-party audits; manage management fee billings, overhead reimbursements, and payroll-related reconciliations.
• Assist with property-level budgeting and forecasting.
• Develop and document accounting policies and procedures to strengthen consistency, internal controls, and scalability.
• Lead AppFolio efficiency initiatives, including reporting, workflow automation, platform adoption, templates, and process improvements.
• Support additional accounting, finance, and ad hoc projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; real estate or property management experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing accounting across multiple entities or properties highly valued.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, cash management, and financial reporting.
• Hands-on AppFolio or similar property management accounting software experience strongly preferred, with an ability to identify process improvements.
• Experience developing or documenting accounting policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate with leadership, and manage multiple entities and deadlines with strong organization and attention to detail.
• Previous supervisory experience is a plus, but not required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person