Accounting Manager

Jobtailor

Brookline (MA)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 125,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee daily accounting operations for a portfolio of senior housing communities in Massachusetts. You will manage the close process, review journals, reconciliations, and balance sheets while ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate financial reporting to the Director of Finance and Executive Directors.

The role requires 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience with leadership, strong Excel and ERP skills (Yardi or Workday preferred), and

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
Five to seven years of progressive accounting experience.
Two or more years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
Experience with nonprofit, healthcare, affordable housing, real estate, or property accounting strongly preferred.
Experience with HUD, LIHTC, or other affordable housing programs preferred.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
Demonstrated leadership and employee development skills.
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience with ERP or property management software; Yardi and/or Workday preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Ability to work independently while fostering collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily accounting operations for a portfolio of senior housing communities.
Manage the monthly close process and ensure timely, accurate financial statements.
Review journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Analyze operating results and investigate budget-to-actual variances.
Ensure general ledger accuracy and GAAP compliance.
Prepare and review financial reports for the Director of Finance and Executive Directors.
Maintain fixed asset and depreciation records.
Supervise, coach, and develop Staff Accountants and Financial Coordinators.
Balance workloads, support cross‑training, recruitment, onboarding, and professional development.
Oversee accounting activities for multiple affordable housing communities.
Monitor reserves, escrow accounts, restricted cash, bank reconciliations, and cash management.
Coordinate management fee calculations and intercompany transactions.
Coordinate annual financial statement and compliance audits.
Prepare audit schedules and respond to auditor requests.
Ensure compliance with HUD, LIHTC, MassHousing, DHCD, and nonprofit reporting requirements.
Support surplus cash calculations, reserve draw requests, and regulatory financial reporting.
Assist with budgets, forecasting, and long‑term financial planning.
Improve accounting processes, internal controls, systems, policies, and procedures.
Build relationships with community leadership, corporate departments, vendors, and residents.
Communicate financial information clearly to financial and non‑financial stakeholders.
Participate in special projects, system implementations, organisational initiatives, and strategic priorities

Skills

GAAP compliance

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Tools

Yardi

Workday

ERP software

Job description

Responsibilities

Oversee daily accounting operations for a portfolio of senior housing communities
Manage the monthly close process and ensure timely, accurate financial statements
Review journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and balance sheet reconciliations
Analyze operating results and investigate budget-to-actual variances
Ensure general ledger accuracy and GAAP compliance
Prepare and review financial reports for the Director of Finance and Executive Directors
Maintain fixed asset and depreciation records
Supervise, coach, and develop Staff Accountants and Financial Coordinators
Balance workloads, support cross‑training, recruitment, onboarding, and professional development
Oversee accounting activities for multiple affordable housing communities
Monitor reserves, escrow accounts, restricted cash, bank reconciliations, and cash management
Coordinate management fee calculations and intercompany transactions
Coordinate annual financial statement and compliance audits
Prepare audit schedules and respond to auditor requests
Ensure compliance with HUD, LIHTC, MassHousing, DHCD, and nonprofit reporting requirements
Support surplus cash calculations, reserve draw requests, and regulatory financial reporting
Assist with budgets, forecasting, and long‑term financial planning
Improve accounting processes, internal controls, systems, policies, and procedures
Build relationships with community leadership, corporate departments, vendors, and residents
Communicate financial information clearly to financial and non‑financial stakeholders
Participate in special projects, system implementations, organisational initiatives, and strategic priorities

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
Five to seven years of progressive accounting experience
Two or more years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred
Experience with nonprofit, healthcare, affordable housing, real estate, or property accounting strongly preferred
Experience with HUD, LIHTC, or other affordable housing programs preferred
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
Demonstrated leadership and employee development skills
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience with ERP or property management software; Yardi and/or Workday preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
Ability to work independently while fostering collaboration across departments

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards. Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

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