Real Estate Accounting Manager

About the role

Looking to combine real estate accounting expertise with strategic leadership and mission-driven impact? This opportunity offers direct exposure to executive leadership, complex real estate transactions, and the ability to influence the financial performance of a diverse housing portfolio.

• Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership on key housing and real estate initiatives
• Gain hands-on exposure to real estate development, acquisitions, refinancing, and asset optimization projects
• Lead the financial oversight of a diverse portfolio of housing and real estate entities
• Influence capital planning, investment decisions, and long-term portfolio strategy
• Collaborate with lenders, auditors, government agencies, syndicators, and property management partners
• Lead and mentor finance team members while strengthening accounting operations and reporting processes
• Work cross-functionally with Development, Operations, Facilities, Procurement, and Finance leaders
• Drive improvements in financial reporting, internal controls, and process efficiency
• Blend strategic financial planning with hands-on accounting leadership responsibilities
• Expand your expertise in affordable housing, nonprofit finance, and complex real estate structures

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, consolidations, and compliance across multiple real estate and housing entities
• Manage audits, tax filings, lender reporting, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Support financial analysis related to development projects, acquisitions, refinancing, and portfolio investments
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, reserve monitoring, and portfolio performance reporting
• Serve as the primary financial contact for third-party property management companies and external stakeholders
• Supervise finance staff while implementing process improvements and strengthening internal controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Progressive accounting or finance experience with prior leadership responsibilities
• Strong background in multi-entity accounting, consolidations, financial reporting, audits, and GAAP compliance
• Experience with affordable housing, LIHTC, LPs, LLCs, joint ventures, or nonprofit real estate organizations highly preferred
• Proven experience managing regulatory compliance and external reporting requirements

Pay

Salary: $110,000 - $125,000