Manager, Corporate Accounting

Manager, Corporate Accounting

JPI has an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Manager, Corporate Accounting to join our Financial Services team in Dallas, Texas. This high-impact role is ideal for an accomplished accounting leader who brings deep technical expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and the business acumen expected of a highly experienced accounting professional. The position serves as a key partner to the Vice President, Controller, and is responsible for leading critical aspects of the monthly close, financial reporting, and oversight of service company, subsidiary, and parent company financial statements. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical accounting judgment with a controllership mindset, a track record of building high-performing teams, and the ability to drive process transformation, strengthen controls, and influence cross-functional stakeholders across the organization.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Lead the preparation, review, and analysis of service company and corporate holdings financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and timeliness across a multi-entity environment.
• Serve as the primary accounting subject matter resource for assigned entities, providing clear explanations of results, fluctuations, and accounting treatment to senior leadership and business partners.
• Lead balance sheet reviews and review monthly/quarterly account reconciliations, journal entries, supporting schedules, and close workbooks prepared by senior and staff accountants to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Oversee cash flow reporting and alignment with accounting outcomes.
• Partner closely with the Controller on consolidated financial statements, reporting packages, footnotes, and supporting schedules for internal and external reporting needs.
• Oversee the evaluation and accounting treatment of complex and non-routine transactions, including preparation or review of technical accounting analyses and position papers as needed.
• Research and evaluate new accounting guidance and emerging GAAP developments, assessing business impact and leading implementation as appropriate.
• Support audit and compliance activities by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and maintaining well-organized accounting support. Serve as primary liaison with auditors.

Department Management & Oversight

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the corporate accounting function, ensuring work is executed efficiently and aligned with established timelines, quality standards, and internal control expectations.
• Hire, develop, mentor, and evaluate accounting team members, building a high-performing organization with strong accountability, collaboration, and succession depth.
• Coordinate and review non-routine accounting transactions, special projects, and ad hoc reporting to support business initiatives and leadership decision-making.
• Provide leadership and coaching to the team, including prioritization support, technical guidance, and development on accounting policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, HR, and operational teams to resolve accounting matters, support strategic initiatives, and improve business processes.
• Partner with development and investment teams to analyze accounting, financial, and tax implications of alternative deal structures. Support project close, including final accounting treatment and documentation.

Process Improvement & Policy Development

• Evaluate existing accounting policies, close processes, and control activities to identify opportunities for standardization, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Develop, update, and document accounting policies and procedures to support consistency, compliance, and effective onboarding and training.
• Continuously review accounting activities and workflows to identify tasks suitable for standardization, transition, and offshoring, while maintaining appropriate quality, control, and oversight.

AI and Automation

• Leverage approved enterprise AI and automation tools to improve efficiency in drafting, summarization, analysis, and routine workflow execution.
• Exercise sound professional judgment when reviewing AI-generated output for accuracy, completeness, tone, and appropriateness prior to use or distribution.
• Adhere to company policies related to confidentiality, data handling, records management, and acceptable use when utilizing AI-enabled tools.
• Promote adoption of new technologies by demonstrating curiosity, participating in training, and identifying practical use cases that support the accounting organization.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve process consistency through automation and tool-enabled workflow enhancements.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform other duties, special projects, and ad hoc analyses as assigned.
• Support the maintenance of departmental documentation, including procedures, policies, and process narratives.

Education, Work Experience & Physical Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required.
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience in corporate accounting, financial reporting, monthly close leadership, and account reconciliation oversight.
• CPA designation required.
• Big Four public accounting experience preferred.
• Industry experience in real estate, property management, or related services environments preferred.
• Experience overseeing multi-entity structures.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and developing senior accounting talent in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems, with the ability to work effectively across reporting tools and enterprise platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex accounting matters clearly to senior leaders and a range of business audiences.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, consolidations, analytical review, and time management.