We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor in Ventura, California. This position plays an important role in producing reliable financial information, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting day-to-day property operations through sound accounting oversight. The ideal candidate brings leadership experience, strong technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to work across teams to meet reporting, compliance, and funding requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor property accounting staff by assigning work, reviewing output, and providing coaching that supports accurate and timely completion of financial tasks.
- Direct accounting activities across the property portfolio, including payables, receivables, ledger maintenance, adjusting entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycles to deliver complete and accurate property-level financial statements on schedule.
- Monitor adherence to organizational guidelines, lender obligations, grant conditions, and regulatory financial reporting standards.
- Partner with operational teams on annual budget development, compare actual performance to plan, and investigate variances to highlight issues and recommend solutions.
- Track operating cash activity on a recurring basis to help ensure sufficient funds, timely disbursements, and compliance with cash management expectations.
- Review accounting for rent collections, subsidy payments, tenant balances, and other revenue streams while coordinating with property management and compliance personnel.
- Manage accounting and reconciliation for reserve accounts, escrow balances, restricted cash, and other designated funds in accordance with applicable restrictions.
- Support audits, tax-related reporting, and year-end documentation by preparing schedules and maintaining organized financial records and audit support.
- Provide backup coverage for other accounting leadership needs and contribute to special projects or process improvement initiatives as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a closely related field.
- At least five years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including ownership of month-end close activities.
- Working knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
- Experience supervising or guiding accounting staff in a deadline-driven environment.
- Familiarity with real estate or affordable housing accounting practices and related financial reporting expectations.
- Background supporting financial statement audits and preparing documentation for external review.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify variances, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate records.