Manager, Accounting - Mixed Use Projects
Simon Property GroupIndianapolis, Indiana, United States
Posted December 23, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Simon is a global leader in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations and an S&P 100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE: SPG). Our properties across North America, Europe, and Asia provide community gathering places for millions of people every day and generate billions in annual sales. Our portfolio includes assets of national and international renown - proven assets that are the preferred location for retailers. In addition to our high quality properties, Simon is also known for our strong balance sheet, a long-tenured and well-respected senior management team, and our innovative spirit, as reflected in a 50 + year history of successful retail real estate development, management & leasing. Employment at Simon is considered the pinnacle of a career by real estate professionals due to our leadership position in the industry. With a total market capitalization of over $80 billion, we are well positioned to continue to deliver strong financial results and create shareholder value. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, we employ approximately 4,800 people across the United States.
Job Description
The Mixed-use Project Accounting Manager will be responsible for working closely with the project development team to ensure a thorough financial oversight of key development projects. The position will require an in-depth understanding of the budget, contracts, change orders, billing process, general conditions, supporting documentation requirements, and all other aspects surrounding the financial controls, development and construction process.
Requirements
- Detailed understanding of the project budget
- Review all vendor, consultant, contractor agreements and associated change orders
- Review all invoices from vendors, contractors, and consultants
- Detailed review of the GC’s monthly billing
- Track contract buyouts against the schedule of values
- Work with the team to ensure all required estimates to complete are accounted for and reported properly
- Work with the Financial Reporting department to ensure proper monthly project reporting
- Track and report on all usage of allowances and contingencies within the GC’s contract
- Review all proposed change orders and ensure costs/exposures are captured in periodic budget updates/forecasts
- Update supplemental project schedules on a periodic basis
- Calculate or confirm cost allocations between project scopes
- Assist Financial Reporting with the preparation of any cost re-allocations
- Preparation of funding request packages
- Review, calculate and coordinate tracking of sales and use tax
- Provide assistance to internal and external audit
- Assist project manager with the close-out process
- Prepare any final vendor reconciliations/contract adjustments
- Ensure vendor, contractor and consultant insurance requirements are met and maintained