Accounting Manager

We are seeking an Accounting Manager to support a mission-driven organization focused on affordable housing and community development. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys leadership, project-based accounting, and collaborative work across development, operations, and finance.

You will oversee accounting for housing development projects and affiliated management entities, support month-end close and audits, and lead a small team of finance professionals. The role works closely with senior leadership and plays a key part in maintaining accurate, audit-ready financials for investors, regulators, and internal stakeholders.

What You Will Do

Lead and Develop a Team

• Manage one Staff Accountant and two Financial Analysts
• Provide coaching, performance management, and ongoing training
• Ensure deadlines and quality standards are consistently met

Manage Core Accounting Operations

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations for housing affiliate and management entities, including bank accounts, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close
• Ensure accurate recording, classification, and analysis of income, expenses, accounts receivable, and general ledger activity
• Develop, review, and maintain budgets and month-end budget variance reports in partnership with housing staff and senior finance leadership
• Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly financial statements in accordance with GAAP for management, regulators, and investors
• Reconcile intercompany transactions and due to/due from accounts across affiliated entities
• Strengthen and maintain internal controls and accounting processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and audit readiness

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly financial reports
• Analyze income statements, balance sheets, and budget variances
• Support budgeting and forecasting for housing and management entities
• Provide clear financial summaries for leadership, investors, and regulators

Audit, Compliance, and Project Accounting

• Prepare audit schedules and work papers for housing and agency audits
• Support tax and regulatory reporting as needed
• Oversee construction accounting using the Yardi Construction Module
• Reconcile construction requisitions and payments to the general ledger

Collaboration and Special Projects

• Oversee construction accounting, ensuring all construction expenses, requisitions, and payments are accurately recorded and fully reconciled to the general ledger
• Review and support financial reporting requirements for limited partners, HUD programs, and other investors or financial institutions
• Partner closely with housing development teams to coordinate project activity and maintain audit‑ready financial records

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• Five or more years of accounting experience
• Prior experience managing or supervising staff
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems, including Yardi
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Why Join Us

• Mission-driven work with real community impact
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Exposure to complex housing, real estate, and nonprofit accounting
• Opportunity to lead, grow, and strengthen financial operations