Megan Bickings
Marlton,NJ
Summary
Accounting leader with 13+ years of experience primarily in the real estate and private equity realm. Proven track record with change management and systems implementation. Team player attitude with 9+ years in management roles.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager
Accruity
11.2024 - Current
- Lead and manage client engagements from initiation to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet quality standards.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and key performance metrics, to drive successful outcomes.
- Foster and maintain strong client relationships by regularly communicating progress, addressing concerns, and proactively offering strategic solutions.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring effective collaboration and leveraging diverse expertise to solve complex client challenges.
- Monitor project performance and financials, managing budgets and mitigating risks to ensure overall profitability and client satisfaction.
- Mentor and develop team members by providing guidance, performance feedback, and opportunities for professional growth within the engagement team.
Senior Accounting Manager
EQT Exeter
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Oversee property accounting operations for growing US multifamily portfolio of 7,000+ units
- Hired/trained team for in house accounting transition
- Managed transition from 3rd party accounting firm to in house operations including AR/AP, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, treasury management and system readiness
- Developed full understanding of RealPage Accounting software to ensure process efficiency
- Prepare/review consolidated corporate monthly financial reports
- Ensure lender reporting and treasury compliance for portfolio
- Process payroll for all multifamily staff to assist HR Manager when needed
- Manage property accounting for acquisitions/management transitions
- Approve/review all electronic banking transactions initiated by Treasury Manager
Controller
Home Designs
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed/managed centralized month end close process for multiple home improvement showrooms throughout US
- Reviewed/present financial reporting packages to senior leadership and investors
- Hired/trained accounting team ensuring accuracy and timeliness of daily financial operations and financial reporting deadlines
- Implemented accounting software for centralized system (NetSuite Oracle)
- Engage in weekly senior leadership meetings to discuss/facilitate process improvement
- Engage with external auditors/tax preparers for year-end compliance activities
- Ensured compliance with Revenue Recognition and general GAAP policies/procedures
Controller
Design Pro Development LLC
04.2019 - 03.2022
- Built an accounting department from the ground up for a $75MM real estate portfolio
- Initially transferred historical financial data into QB software using prior tax returns, google sheet records and research/communication
- Implemented NetSuite Oracle accounting software
- Hired/trained accounting department team
- Developed, implemented and monitored financial accounting policies and procedures including credit card reconciliations, management fee billings, AP/AR and budget to actual analysis
- Created and presented financial reporting packages to internal and external parties (investors, leadership, banks, auditors, etc)
- Developed and managed month-end and year-end close processes ensuring timely, accurate and reliable financial information
- Worked along CPA firm to prep and file 1099 reports and annual tax returns
Accounting Manager
The How Group
08.2012 - 04.2019
- Managed month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes
- Prepared cash flow statements and engaged in weekly cash flow meetings
- Analyzed property value assessments and paid real estate tax bills
- Performed/approved cash management duties such as wire transfers and bank account administration
- Prepared annual property and operational budgets and budget templates
- Engaged in biweekly management meetings for process improvement
- Assisted staff from other departments with reporting needs
- Trained/mentored junior accounting staff for AP/AR and financial reporting functions
Accountant
USI Insurance
06.2011 - 08.2012
- Prepared month-end financial reporting packages
- Researched payment discrepancies with insurance carriers and account managers
- Researched and prepared monthly aged receivables report
- Prepared commission payments for carrier payables department
- Processed and posted personal and commercial insurance commission statements
Education
Master of Science - Professional Accounting
Rutgers University
01-2026
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Phoenix
01-2013
Timeline
Senior Manager
Accruity
11.2024 - Current
Senior Accounting Manager
EQT Exeter
01.2023 - 11.2024
Controller
Home Designs
03.2022 - 01.2023
Controller
Design Pro Development LLC
04.2019 - 03.2022
Accounting Manager
The How Group
08.2012 - 04.2019
Accountant
USI Insurance
06.2011 - 08.2012
Master of Science - Professional Accounting
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Phoenix
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