Accounting Manager

Conventus; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Conventus seeks a hands-on AVP, Accounting Manager to lead monthly close, payroll, and audit preparation for a lean, fast-paced real estate lending environment. You will own the close, prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and oversee two staff accountants while remaining hands-on.

Based in San Francisco, this role requires four days per week in the office and offers leadership development, process improvement, and collaboration with management to ensure accurate, timely reporting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Hands-on accounting experience with monthly close ownership.
• Experience managing the monthly close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Payroll processing experience required.
• Experience mentoring other accountants.
• Experience working with external auditors and managing audit requests.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, complex formulas).
• Highly organized with attention to detail and deadline management.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Directly prepare and post journal entries and reconciliations.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Oversee general ledger activity and maintain close checklists.
• Identify opportunities to streamline close procedures.
• Serve as point of contact for external auditors and coordinate timelines.
• Prepare audit schedules and documentation.
• Manage payroll process and related reconciliations.
• Mentor two staff accountants and delegate tasks.
• Assist with policy development and ad hoc projects.

Skills

Monthly close ownership

GAAP knowledge

Payroll processing

Audit coordination

Team management

Excel skills

Intercompany reconciliations

Strong communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

LoanVision (Microsoft Dynamics)

Job description

Conventus Holdings Corporation was envisioned and created to reduce the number of economic intermediaries involved in the origination, funding and investment in the $125 billion real estate bridge loan marketplace. True to the Latin origin of the company’s name, “to bring together,” CHC’s existence and strength is anchored to a business model that removes unnecessary economic intermediates so that it can provide superior pricing and service to its clients. Our competitive edge in executing our mission is assembling, nurturing, and developing a collaborative group of talented individuals. To that end, diversity of experiences, perspectives, skills, and cultures is core to our mission and team.

POSITION

We are looking for a hands‑on AVP, Accounting Manager to lead our monthly close process, manage payroll, oversee audit preparation and support efforts, and manage a team of two staff accountants. While you will guide and develop your team, this is still a hands‑on management role — you will remain directly involved in preparing journal entries, performing reconciliations, and working in the general ledger, while also setting priorities, reviewing work, and ensuring the team delivers an accurate, timely close. This role requires someone who can work independently with minimal supervision, take full ownership of outcomes, and be a reliable point of accountability for the close and audit process. We’re looking for a strong technical accountant and people leader manager who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves alongside their team in a lean, fast‑paced environment.

Required 4 days per week in the office (Mon‑Thu). Please do not apply if this does not align with you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Monthly Close

• Lead and own the end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring deadlines are consistently met across the team
• Directly prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, amortization, and reclasses, while also reviewing entries prepared by team members
• Perform and review detailed account reconciliations (bank, balance sheet, intercompany), resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
• Oversee general ledger activity to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to close
• Maintain and improve close checklists, calendars, and documentation to drive efficiency and consistency
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate close procedures

Audit & Compliance

• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors, coordinating requests and timelines
• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation (PBC lists)
• Research and document technical accounting positions, providing memos as needed
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
• Assist with tax filings and coordinate with external tax preparers as needed

Payroll

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely processing for all employees
• Record payroll‑related journal entries and reconcile payroll accounts as part of the monthly close
• Coordinate with HR on new hires, terminations, and changes affecting payroll

Team Management

• Directly manage and mentor a team of two accountants, including reviewing their work, providing feedback, and supporting their professional development
• Delegate and oversee close and reconciliation tasks across the team while remaining hands‑on with your own workload
• Set priorities and deadlines for the team to ensure the overall close process runs smoothly

General

• Assist in the development and documentation of accounting policies and procedures
• Work independently with minimal oversight, exercising sound judgment and escalating issues appropriately
• Support ad hoc projects and analysis as requested by management

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Significant, hands‑on accounting experience, including direct ownership of the monthly close process
• Must have proven experience managing the monthly close process and performing balance sheet reconciliations
• Payroll experience required, including processing and reconciliation
• Proven experience managing or mentoring other accountants required
• Demonstrated experience working with external auditors and managing audit requests
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
• Strong Excel skills are a must (e.g. VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, complex formulas)
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and take ownership of results

Preferred Experience

• Experience in private lending, specialty finance, private credit, or a related financial services industry
• Familiarity with loan accounting concepts (interest income recognition, fee amortization, allowance for loan losses)
• Prior Experience with LoanVision (Microsoft Dynamics) accounting system

Mindset and Character

At CHC, we look for future employees who demonstrate the mindset and character of our following core values:

Deliver Extraordinary Client Experience

• Demonstrate unwavering responsiveness and dedication to delighting clients at every touchpoint.

Take Responsibility

• Be proactive, know what you are responsible for, act with integrity and follow through to the end.

Respond with Urgency and Care

• Balance speed with quality, ensuring that every response is both timely and impactful.

Grow Together

• Grow together through a culture of intellectual curiosity, collaboration and celebration.