Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager with experience in non-profit, multi-funded organizations or with government grant regulations for a direct hire opportunity in Ventura, CA. This on-site role supports an affordable housing property portfolio and offers the chance to use your accounting leadership skills in work that directly benefits the community.

The Accounting Manager will oversee full-cycle property accounting, lead and develop a team of property management bookkeepers, and work closely with the CFO, property management, and compliance teams. This is a strong opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys both hands-on financial operations and process improvement in a mission-driven environment.

This organization offers a collaborative and purpose-driven workplace where accounting plays an important role in supporting affordable housing operations, maintaining strong financial controls, and helping property teams make informed decisions. Candidates who value supportive leadership, teamwork, stability, and meaningful community impact will find this role especially rewarding.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead, train, and support property management bookkeepers while reviewing work for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
- Oversee full-cycle property accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, journal entries, reconciliations, and period-end close.
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual property-level financial statements.
- Partner with property management and compliance teams to reconcile rental income, housing assistance payments, tenant receivables, and related activity.
- Support annual property budgeting, variance analysis, cash flow monitoring, and operating obligation planning.
- Manage restricted cash, replacement reserves, escrow accounts, audit support, tax preparation, Form 1099 reporting, intercompany transactions, and payroll allocations.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary: $80,000 to $90,000 annually, depending on experience.
- Job Type: Direct hire.
- Work Arrangement: On-site in Ventura, CA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Oversee full-cycle property accounting and financial reporting for an affordable housing property portfolio.
- Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities and deliver accurate property-level financial statements.
- Lead, train, and review the work of property management bookkeepers.
- Strengthen internal controls and support GAAP, lender, grant, and regulatory reporting requirements.

- Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required.
- 6 to 10 years of relevant accounting experience preferred based on the level of the role.
- Experience with full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, journal entries, reconciliations, and period-end close.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and accounting best practices.
- Ability to review accounting work, guide staff, and communicate financial information clearly to non-accounting colleagues.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively with finance, property management, compliance, lenders, investors, and regulatory agencies.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with nonprofit accounting and organizations supported by multiple funding sources.
- Familiarity with government grant regulations, restricted funds, and grant-funded programs.
- Affordable housing accounting or property accounting experience.
- Experience managing replacement reserves, escrow accounts, lender reporting, investor reporting, and regulatory agreements.

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