A Day in the Life of a Real Estate Accountant: Precision, Responsibility, and Insight

A Day in the Life of Christopher

Christopher Burgman, Real Estate Accountant at Fineva AG, provides insights into his daily work — between numbers, responsibility, and an eye for detail. Learn how he ensures that behind every property, the financials are accurate, transparent, and on point.

“Numbers are more than just numbers – they tell the story of a property.”

Christopher Burgman, Real Estate Accountant at Fineva AG

A Structured Start – From Daily Tasks to Strategic Thinking

Christopher has been part of the Fineva AG team since April 2024. He begins his workday with a coffee and gets an overview: Which payments have been received? Which reports are due? What deadlines apply?

“It might sound like a routine start – but no two days are ever the same,” he explains. “Sometimes I’m fully focused on month-end or annual closings, and other times I’m answering questions from property owners or reviewing numbers with project managers.”

A typical example: preparing a service charge statement for a condominium association. Every amount is reviewed, carefully structured, and clearly documented. “In the end, everyone should be able to understand how the costs are broken down – that’s important to me.”

Accounting That Delivers Impact

Christopher oversees the entire accounting process for rental properties and co-ownership associations – from daily bookkeeping to monthly, quarterly, and annual closings. He prepares reports for internal analysis and external partners, ensures transparent financial processes, and checks tax-related matters like VAT reporting for opted properties.

“I often work in the background – but without this foundation, no project can be managed effectively,” he emphasizes.

His responsibilities also include managing the dunning process and the dept collection. When payments are delayed, the process is handled in accordance with tenancy law guidelines. “We act on behalf of our clients. That’s why an effective dunning process and the dept collection system is essential. It plays a crucial role in maintaining liquidity and ensuring the financial success of a property.”

Financial Responsibility – From Project Controlling to Investment Calculations

Beyond day-to-day accounting, Christopher is involved in renovation and redevelopment projects. He prepares investment calculations, supports financial controlling, and ensures that budgets are met.

“I see my work as a foundation for well-founded decisions – the numbers provide the basis for determining whether a project is economically viable and sustainably planned.”

Behind-the-Scenes Organization – The Invisible Framework

Administrative tasks are also a regular part of a Real Estate Accountant’s role: maintaining systems, organizing documents, keeping track of deadlines, and making clarifications by phone. “It may be the least visible part of the job – but these tasks are exactly what keep everything running smoothly.”

For Christopher, it’s this combination of expertise, structure, and responsibility that makes his profession so rewarding.

Conclusion: A Role with Substance – and Impact

For Christopher, his work is more than just a job. “I see myself as part of the bigger picture – my contribution may not always be visible, but it’s essential for the stability and development of every property.”

With one final glance at the screen, he checks the status of a project budget—ready to log off for the day. Tomorrow brings new numbers, fresh challenges, and the goal of delivering financial clarity once again.