Senior Manager, Outsourced Accounting - Real Estate Industry

What You'll Do

Are you ready to take your accounting and finance expertise to the next level? As a Senior Manager on our Office of the CFO Advisory team, you’ll have the opportunity to partner with leading real estate clients to transform their accounting operations, elevate financial reporting, and empower smarter decision-making. You’ll work side-by-side with CFOs and finance leaders across the real estate lifecycle—helping them scale processes, implement innovative technology, and gain the clarity they need to drive sustainable growth. 

This is a dynamic, high-impact role that blends hands-on client leadership with strategic advisory work. You’ll lead complex accounting and finance engagements, guide clients through transformative change, and build long-term partnerships based on trust, insight, and measurable results.

Beyond client work, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Real Estate advisory practice—mentoring and developing the next generation of leaders who will carry our vision forward. 

 

At Cohen & Co, we believe consulting is about more than transactions.

We focus on creating enduring partnerships, delivering practical solutions, and producing work that genuinely moves the needle for our clients.

If you’re looking for a role where your expertise, leadership, and creativity will make a real impact, this is the opportunity for you. 

Client Advisory & Engagement Leadership 


* Lead Controller or CFO-level advisory engagements for real estate clients, delivering strategic accounting and financial guidance 



* Oversee outsourced accounting engagements, ensuring accurate, timely, and high‑quality deliverables 



* Analyze financial performance, including KPIs, cash flow, and profitability, and provide actionable recommendations 



* Support client budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning efforts 



* Partner with client leadership to improve financial processes, controls, and reporting structures 

 

Real Estate Accounting & Industry Focus 


* Apply deep understanding of real estate accounting, including property‑level reporting and portfolio considerations 



* Advise clients on accounting operations, close processes, and financial reporting best practices 



* Collaborate with internal specialists across revenue cycle, payroll, cost reporting, and tax to deliver integrated solutions 



* Support clients through system implementations, process improvements, and operational transformations 

 

Client Relationship Management 


* Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for client executives 



* Build and maintain strong relationships by understanding client goals and tailoring solutions accordingly 



* Communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders on engagement progress, risks, and outcomes 

 

Business Development & Practice Growth 


* Identify opportunities to e...