AVP, Accounting Manager

Cvlending; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 19 days

Health benefits

Job summary

Conventus Holdings Corporation in San Francisco seeks an AVP, Accounting Manager to lead the monthly close, manage payroll, oversee audit preparation, and supervise a two-person staff. This is a hands-on leadership role—journal entries, reconciliations, and ledger work are central while driving process improvements in a lean, fast-paced environment.

The role directs the end-to-end close cycle, coordinates with external auditors, supports tax filings, and mentors the team.

Qualifications

• Hands-on accounting experience with monthly close ownership.
• Proven ability to manage payroll processes end-to-end.
• Experience coordinating external audits and tax support.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end monthly close, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Direct payroll processing and related GL postings.
• Coordinate with external auditors and prepare audit schedules.

Skills

Team leadership

Month-end close

Payroll management

Audit coordination

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

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 market place. True to the Latin origin of the company’s name, “to bring together,” CHC 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 Description

Full-Time, Exempt, Performance-Based Bonus

Salary Range:$130,000-$150,00/year

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 manager who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves alongside their team in a lean, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Monthly Close

• Lead and ownthe 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 discrepanciesin 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
• Identifyopportunities 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
• Assistwith tax filings and coordinate with external tax preparers as needed

Payroll

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuringaccurateandtimelyprocessing 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 whileremaininghands-on with your own workload
• Set priorities and deadlines for the team to ensure the overall close process runs smoothly

General

• Assistin 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 fieldrequired
• Significant,hands-onaccounting experience, including direct ownership of the monthly close process
• Must have proven experience managing the monthly close process and performing balance sheet reconciliations
• Proven experience managing or mentoring other accountantsrequired
• Demonstrated experience working with external auditors and managing audit requests
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work independentlywith 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

Desired Characteristics

Mindset and Character

At CHC, we look for future employees who demonstrate and have 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.
• 19 days PTO annually
• Health Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental)