Accounting Manager

At Good Carbon Co, we believe good work starts with good people. As a rapidly growing leader in sustainable real estate development and construction, we’re not just imagining a better future — we’re building it. From development to construction to property management — we do it all, and you can help us shape what’s next. Why You’ll Love Working Here: Collaborative, values-driven culture where every voice mattersClear opportunities for professional growth and advancementFlexibility and support for work-life balanceRegular team events and community initiativesComprehensive benefits: Employer-contributed medical and dental insurance; vision coverage; company 401(k) contributions; paid holidays and PTO-including your birthday! About the role The Accounting Manager will serve as the accounting lead for the Community business, which oversees property management operations across Good Carbon’s portfolio and begin building a partnership with the Construction business for role expansion and growth. This role ensures the financial integrity of property and community-level reporting while partnering closely with operational leadership to support performance, decision-making, and long-term asset value. This is a hands-on leadership role combining team management, technical accounting, and cross-functional collaboration with property operations, development, and shared services. What you'll do Financial Ownership & Close Process: Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for the Community business and underlying propertiesEnsure accurate, timely, and fully reconciled financial statements across all managed assets including those to investors and funding agenciesOversee account reconciliations, variance analysis, and issue resolutionMaintain strong internal controls and consistency across propertiesManage Audit preparation and coordination Business Partnership (Community Leadership): Act as the primary finance partner to the General Manager of the Community business unit Participate in leadership meetings, providing financial insights tied to: Property performanceOperating costsLeasing and maintenance activity Translate financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders Team Leadership & Development: Directly manage and develop two accountants with differing responsibilitiesProvide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and performance feedbackHave dotted line leadership with an analyst reporting to the controller and the Community AP specialist sitting in Shared ServicesEstablish clear workflows, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team Budgeting & Forecasting Lead annual budgeting process for Community and individual properties by partnering with operations to develop realistic, performance-driven budgetsMonitor performance against budget and support re-forecasting as needed Special Projects, Value Creation & Partnership Take ownership of Community-related special projects (process improvements, system enhancements, reporting upgrades)Identify opportunities to:Improve efficiencyIncrease financial visibilitySupport scaling of the portfolio Proactively create and lead initiatives that drive operational and financial impactDevelop relationships with Construction Managers and Finance personnel to gain a comprehensive understanding of the draw process, deferred revenue, and operational workflows, with the objective of assuming accounting oversight of this area as readiness is established Qualifications 5 - 8+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory roleMasters in Accounting or equivalent strongly preferredProven ability to manage multiple entities, business units, or cost centersStrong understanding of GAAPExtra consideration given to real estate, property management, or multi-entity environment experienceExperience working cross-functionally with operations teams Locations: Buffalo, NY