Lutheran Social Services is currently seeking a Manager of Accounting to join our growing Project Accounting team. This Manager of Accounting will lead a team of project accountants focused on Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and Housing (LIHTC) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) projects. Project Accounting roles support a specialized area of accounting focused on the financial management of rental properties, including recording income, expenses, rent collection, preparing financial reports and leading audits with the goal to provide excellent customer service to all those needing financial data to make decisions within the organization. This is a full-time, benefit eligible, hybrid (1-2 days per week in office) role based out of our West Allis. The position offers compensation of $100,000 - $120,000 annually based on education, skills and previous experience. Essential Duties and responsibilities: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. Leadership Responsibilities Supervises a growing team of 3-4 colleagues in Accounting Services (Accountants) Accomplish human capital objectives by recruiting, orienting, training, assigning, coaching, rewarding and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; complete employee performance assessments; enforcing policies and procedures. Lead and assist in establishing goals and objectives and monitor and advise staff on progress. Support Director of Accounting and CFO with special projects as requested and other responsibilities, as assigned. Model and maintain high ethical standards in financial reporting. Oversees applicable colleagues of the organization. Provide work direction, guidance, and training around best practices and mentors others, as necessary. Build relationships and trust through open dialogue, as well as intentional and ongoing employee conversations. Hold direct reports accountable for supporting organization policies, procedures, and change management. Ensure staff are appropriately selected, trained, developed, utilized, appraised, and recognized for performance. Promote Organization vision and goals; inspires and engages others in their relationship to the organization and business unit goals. This Manager is a working leader and will have project accounting work assigned to them to include: Accounting: Meticulously recording all rental income for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties, as well as expenses related to property maintenance, utilities, repairs, taxes, and other operational costs. Record monthly accruals as needed for each project, as well as proper recording of prepaid expenses. Manage the balance sheet including proper adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) accounting and oversight of cash. Complete and/or review monthly account reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts. Manage banking transactions including positive pay and transfers between restricted and unrestricted cash accounts. Maintain proper record of approvals and tracking over allowance for doubtful accounts for tenant past due balances Record construction draws for new project development, if applicable. Communicate/collaborate with investors and other external parties regarding project goals or concerns. Collaborate with operations team/property managers to resolve issues in tenant subledgers. Prepare and record monthly intercompany billing for project payroll expense and other reimbursements and fees. Budgeting and Forecasting: Participate in the budgeting process for each property. Forecasting future cash flow, including income and expenses. Making recommendations to help support profitability. Financial Reporting: Generating financial reports, such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to provide property owners and stakeholders with a clear picture of the property's financial performance. Complete income statement fluctuation analysis on a monthly basis for each project. Compliance: Review entity legal documents such as Operating/Management Agreements to ensure proper adherence to agreements and to set up accounting practices for newly established projects. Leading HUD and LIHTC audits for assigned properties. Complete real estate assessment center (REAC) annual reporting for HUD projects. Completion of Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax 990 tax reporting, if applicable.