Accounting Manager

Mutual Housing • Sacramento, CA

1d • $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Mutual Housing California’s Mission to Build Equitable Communities! Are you passionate about affordable housing and empowering communities? Do you believe in creating vibrant, inclusive neighborhoods where everyone can thrive? Mutual Housing California is seeking dedicated professionals to join our innovative team and advance our mission of developing, managing, and supporting sustainable affordable housing where residents are partners in creating equitable communities. Our team is our strength! When you join Mutual Housing California you will be surrounded by Property Management professionals who are an experienced force for revitalizing low-income communities by strengthening neighborhood assets and developing community leadership. About Mutual Housing At Mutual Housing California, we are driven by a powerful mission: to develop and manage sustainable affordable housing that strengthens neighborhood assets and empowers resident leaders. Founded with the vision of revitalizing low-income communities, we are a locally controlled nonprofit committed to addressing historic inequities by creating high-quality, affordable housing in safe, healthy neighborhoods. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, partnering with us to build thriving, equitable communities. We look forward to meeting you! If you’re inspired to join a mission-driven team dedicated to affordable housing and community empowerment, we want to hear from you! Together, let’s create sustainable, affordable housing where residents and communities thrive! Our compensation and benefits show how much we value our team. Position: Accounting Manager – Housing Development Location: Sacramento, CA (Hybrid) Schedule: Full Time, Exempt, Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (flexible) Compensation: $110,000 per year Job Summary: The Accounting Manager – Housing Development oversees all accounting activities related to affordable housing development projects, including predevelopment, construction, lease‑up, and transition to stabilized operations. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with complex financing and regulatory requirements. This position works closely with Development, Corporate Accounting, and Property Operations to maintain clear communication, accurate affiliate accounting, and smooth transitions as projects move through development phases. The Accounting Manager also serves as the HR supervisor of record for a shared Accounts Payable Specialist.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of accounting experience; construction or development accounting strongly preferred.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate across departments.
• Must pass criminal background screening, including education verification and DMV check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with affordable housing, LIHTC, or real estate development is a plus.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting for multiple development and construction projects
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and affiliate activity
• Perform detailed reviews of construction draw requests
• Support loan conversions, reserve setups, and project transitions
• Coordinate intercompany activity across affiliated entities
• Supervise and support a shared Accounts Payable Specialist
• Assist with audits, cost certifications, and compliance documentation
• Identify and implement process improvements

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Employee Assistant Program: Kaiser plan fully covered for Employee and dependents
• Optional Life, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection and Accident Insurance
• Generous paid time off, including 16 paid holidays which includes the week between Christmas and New Years
• 2 Floating Holidays (16 hours)
• 401K Plan with company match up to 6%

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager