Senior Manager, Accounting
About The Position
Since 2012, we've grown to become one of the leading single-family rental companies and homebuilders in the country, recently recognized as a top employer by Fortune and Great Place To Work®. At AMH, our goal is to simplify the experience of leasing a home through professional management and maintenance support, so our residents can focus on what really matters to them, wherever they are in life. The Senior Manager of Accounting oversees core accounting operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP and SOX, while supporting company-wide strategic initiatives. This role manages a team of accountants and collaborates cross-functionally with key business partners (e.g., Finance, Property Tax, Treasury, Development Accounting, and Operations) to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required
- Minimum 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and industry roles
- Prior supervisory experience of at least two direct reports required
- Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, SOX, and SEC reporting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (Yardi, JD Edwards, Dynamics CRM); high level expertise with Excel and spreadsheet skills
- Proven leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
- Ability to lead and effectively manage staff in a high-growth environment
- Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and drive alignment across departments
- Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
- Superior analytical skills with the ability to manage large volumes of transactional data
- Strong initiative with excellent organizational skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to think out of the box
- Strong interpersonal relationship skills and the ability to relate well with a variety of personality types
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
Nice To Haves
- CPA strongly preferred
- Prior experience in real estate or REIT accounting preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee month-end and quarter-end close processes, including task allocations, journal entries, accruals, reclasses, general ledger reconciliations, and internal/external financial reporting packages.
- Ensure data integrity, review and post team work, and support project report closures to meet deadlines and quality standards.
- Manage quarterly and annual audit deliverables, including Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) testing and support for SEC filings, ensuring readiness, accurate documentation, and timely completion in alignment with regulatory and organizational standards while maintaining full compliance with SOX requirements and internal control frameworks.
- Assists in the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and risk management strategies; ensures compliance with GAAP and internal controls; participates in process improvement initiatives and accounting software testing.
- Drive process improvements and automation initiatives across our systems and processes.
- Prepares clear and concise internal and external correspondence for the accounting department, facilitates communication and collaboration with other accounting managers and the finance team and tracks progress toward departmental goals.
- Mentor and develop accounting staff, including Senior and Staff Accountants, supporting growth and skill enhancement.
- Partner with management and cross-functional teams to analyze financial results and provide actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
Benefits
- Employees also have the opportunity to participate in medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts and/or health savings accounts; dependent savings accounts; 401(k) with company matching contributions; employee stock purchase plan; and a tuition reimbursement program.
- The Company provides 9 paid holidays per year, and, upon hire, new employees will accrue paid time off (PTO) at a rate of 0.0577 hours of PTO per hour worked, up to a maximum of 120 hours per year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
