LEFT LANE

Project Accountant, LEFT LANE Development

LEFT LANE  •  New York City, NY (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

About LEFT LANE

LEFT LANE Development is a vertically integrated private equity real estate firm focused on the conversion of historic office buildings into luxury multifamily and hospitality assets across high-growth secondary markets. We own and operate two independent hotel brands, Bardo and Recess, and maintain an active development pipeline across Savannah, Memphis, Pittsburgh, Providence, Phoenix, and Bozeman. Our platform manages approximately $225M in assets across multiple funds.

About the role

This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to firm leadership and cross-entity operations. You will work closely with the VP/Controller on the full financial life cycle of active development projects, from construction through stabilization, across a portfolio of complex, multi-entity real estate ventures. The right candidate is detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and genuinely interested in building expertise in real estate development accounting.

What you'll do

  • Lead month-end and year-end close processes for development projects, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
  • Track and report on project costs, including construction expenditures, land acquisition costs, and development-related spending.
  • Support lender reporting and requisition packages, coordinating with project managers and external stakeholders to meet draw deadlines.
  • Monitor project-level cash flows and flag potential funding gaps or timing issues.
  • Review and code vendor invoices, coordinate with outsourced accounts payable, and resolve discrepancies.
  • Assist with audit preparation, external auditor requests, and year-end workpapers.
  • Manage and reconcile intercompany accounts across a multi-entity portfolio.
  • Identify and implement process improvements in financial reporting workflows and accounting procedures.
  • Handle various administrative and recordkeeping tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • Minimum 4 years of accounting experience, with a focus on real estate development
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and real estate accounting principles
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced team
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Demonstrated curiosity and enthusiasm for process improvement

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree and/or CPA certification
  • Familiarity with AIA billing processes and construction draw cycles
  • Experience with Yardi Voyager or a comparable real estate accounting platform
  • Familiarity with Sage Intacct
  • Experience working within a multi-entity fund structure
LEFT LANE

About LEFT LANE

LEFT LANE is a vertically integrated real estate development, brand and design firm specializing in the acquisition and transformation of historic iconic properties. With a commitment to community engagement through placemaking, LEFT LANE creates transformational moments of exceptional rarity through compelling design, dynamic guest experiences and warm, anticipatory service.

The LEFT LANE portfolio includes the February 2024 debut of Hotel Bardo Savannah, named one of the best hotels in the world by Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler, and the forthcoming debut of its lifestyle brand, Recess Hotel & Club—with a flagship also set to open in Savannah in 2026.

The firm plans to acquire, convert or develop $1.5B in projects over the next 5 years in high-growth U.S. markets such as Savannah GA, Memphis TN, Pittsburgh PA, Providence RI, and Phoenix AZ.

Industry
Real Estate & Property
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
Unknown
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