Capstone Development Partners is seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst to support its growing real estate development platform, with a focus on student housing and campus facilities development, construction projects, and property management.

This role is designed for a seasoned accounting professional with 4+ years of experience who is eager to take ownership of development accounting and financial planning within a high-impact, entrepreneurial organization — bringing strategic perspective to financial operations and driving cross-functional alignment across the business.

The Senior Accounting Analyst will work closely with the CFO and accounting, development, and construction teams to support project-level accounting, corporate budgeting and forecasting, cash management, and financial reporting across multiple entities and active developments. The Senior Accountant will report to the CFO.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Development Accounting

Prepare and manage monthly construction draws
Collaborate with development and construction teams on project budgets and budget-to-actual (BTA) reporting
Track job costs, commitments, and development expenditures
Perform project-level loan tracking and compliance requirements
Perform accounting across pre-development, construction, and stabilized assets

Cash Management & Treasury Support

Oversee corporate and project bank accounts
Review vendor payments, wires, and ACH transactions
Maintain daily/weekly cash tracking across entities and projects
Prepare monthly cash flow actual and forecast reporting

Budgeting & Financial Analysis

Prepare and maintain corporate budgets and monthly forecasts
Work with management and team members to inform budgets and forecasts
Track variance analysis and evaluate performance and trends
Prepare internal and external reporting
Work with development teams to monitor project performance

Systems & Process Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy
Assist with implementation of tools and systems (e.g., expense management, reporting tools)
Support ongoing process documentation and standardization

Collaboration

Partner with development, construction, and property management teams
Coordinate with internal accounting team members, third-party accountants, lenders, consultants, and project partners
Contribute to a team-oriented, accountable culture

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
4+ years of accounting experience
Experience with multifamily real estate, development, or construction accounting
Experience with budgeting and forecasting
Strong understanding of GAAP and multi-entity accounting
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, and complex formulas)
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Effective communication skills

Preferred

CPA license or working toward certification
Combination of public and private accounting experience
Experience with construction draws and job cost accounting
Familiarity with property management systems (e.g., Entrada) and/or QuickBooks
Exposure to the development lifecycle (pre-development through stabilization)
Interest in improving systems and processes
Strong technology aptitude

Why This Role

Direct exposure to real estate development and deal-level economics
Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
Hands-on experience in a growing, entrepreneurial platform
Clear path for growth into Controller/Finance leadership roles

Physical & Travel Requirements

Ability to work for prolonged periods at a desk using a computer
Occasional travel to the Birmingham, AL office may be required

Pay Range

$90,000—$110,000 USD

Equal Opportunity Employment

LPC is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations

LPC provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resources.

Why Lincoln?

At LPC you will be supported by a national firm where an entrepreneurial mindset is encouraged. You will be encouraged to explore your potential through training programs, mentorship, exciting work, fast-paced assignments, and an environment of constant learning and dedication to results. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

About Lincoln Property Company

Lincoln Property Company (“Lincoln”) is one of the largest private real estate firms in the United States. Offering a fully integrated platform of real estate services and innovative solutions to owners, investors, lenders and occupiers, Lincoln supports the entire real estate lifecycle across asset types, including office, multifamily, life science, retail, industrial, data center, production studio, healthcare, government, universities, and mixed-use properties, throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe. Lincoln’s combined management and leasing portfolio on behalf of institutional clients includes more than 680 million square feet of commercial space. For more information, visit: www.lpc.com.

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