Accounting Manager

Bridge Housing Corporation•San Francisco, CA

3d•$128,000 - $142,000

About The Position

BRIDGE Housing is seeking an Accounting Manager to support the Assistant Corporate Controller by overseeing complex accounting and reporting for BRIDGE’s corporate entities and managing staff responsible for accounting, tax, and financial reporting across the organization. The role oversees monthly reporting in a multiple-legal-entity environment, day-to-day accounting, property reserve draw processes, ad hoc reporting and analysis, review of team deliverables, and development of accounting systems and processes. It requires organizational, managerial, and technical competency to implement processes and meet time-sensitive reporting deadlines. The manager also collaborates with FP&A on budgeting, treasury and cash flow management, and financing activities. The Accounting Manager supervises Senior and Staff Accountants and is the primary accounting lead for BRIDGE’s private equity fund and Brighthaven joint venture partnership. The role ensures accurate financial statements and accounting records, including complex journal entries, consolidations, investment activity, partner allocations, capital transactions, and applicable joint-venture accounting. It coordinates with internal departments, third-party administrators, auditors, and other partners on accounting, reporting, controls, and process improvements. The position also contributes to staff development, training, technical accounting analysis, audit preparation, and continuous improvement of close processes and financial reporting. The successful candidate communicates effectively, delegates well, and helps build a strong team culture while applying changes in accounting standards and industry practices to the work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including management or supervisory responsibilities.
Experience implementing accounting systems, reporting enhancements, and process automation.
Ability to manage a team’s daily responsibilities and projects with minimal direction.
Ability to collaborate with staff and executive management and train and coach senior- and staff-level accountants.
Ability to assimilate information from diverse individuals and make decisions when no precedent may exist.
Ability to improve existing processes and systems.
Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.
Accuracy, organization, strong attention to detail, multitasking, and follow-through.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Strong decision-making, interpersonal, and time-management skills.
Ability to work harmoniously in a multicultural team.
Strong understanding of multi-entity accounting and consolidation rules is needed for the role.
Advanced technical accounting skills and effective oral and written communication are expected.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the affordable housing industry.
Knowledge of GAAP accounting and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

Supervise, develop, and mentor accounting staff; set expectations and promote accountability and continuous improvement.
Establish review procedures and quality standards, identify training needs, provide feedback, and support staff development.
Complete and review complex, multi-entity and recurring journal entries; oversee cash reconciliations and serve as first approver for wire transfers.
Oversee day-to-day general ledger accounting, monthly reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Serve as a point of contact for Fund Administration, Capital Markets, Asset Management, Development Accounting, and Corporate AP.
Participate in discussions and calls with third-party vendors and administrators, and advise management on corporate, fund, and joint-venture accounting.
Lead accounting for BRIDGE’s private equity fund and Brighthaven joint venture partnership, including related accounting and reporting activities.
Review fund and partnership general ledgers, financial statements, reconciliations, supporting schedules, capital calls and distributions, investor allocations, and supporting documentation.
Ensure appropriate accounting for investments, capital activity, valuations, realized and unrealized gains and losses, partner equity, and allocations under governing agreements.
Coordinate with the Assistant Corporate Controller on accounting treatment under partnership agreements, operating agreements, and other governing documents.
Coordinate third-party fund administrators and auditors to support accurate, complete, and timely fund accounting and investor reporting.
Assist with joint-venture accounting, including consolidations and equity-method accounting where applicable.
Work with Investment Management, Development, Legal, and other partners to ensure transactions and partnership structures are properly recorded.
Maintain transparent accounting records and reporting schedules for fund performance, investor capital balances, and partnership activity; improve related processes, systems, and controls.
Analyze, investigate, and explain budget variances; research accounting issues and recommend proper entries for new projects.
Research new legal-entity structures and record affiliate entries while applying consolidation and elimination rules.
Record internal lending entries and track appropriate funding sources for predevelopment, construction, and portfolio loans.
Prepare GAAP monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, timely monthly financial statements, and monthly reporting packs for business lines.
Present financial information and research and answer accounting questions for management and department leaders.
Liaise with external auditors for corporate, fund, and joint-venture audits; coordinate audit schedules, supporting documentation, financial statements, and other deliverables.
Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls; evaluate processes and controls for weaknesses and improvement opportunities.
Monitor GAAP and other applicable accounting and reporting requirements, assess their impact, and prepare technical accounting memoranda and recommendations for complex matters.
Support formation and documentation of new processes, lead accounting training, create onboarding training documents, and communicate new accounting standards to the team.
Provide backup or coverage for the Assistant Controller and Senior Director; develop and submit ad hoc reports and analyses.
Communicate with internal departments, participate actively in meetings, and lead recommendations and changes to improve business processes.
Streamline the monthly close while maintaining quality and accuracy, including identifying automation and efficiency opportunities as the property portfolio grows.