Accounting Manager

Blueline

Accounting Manager providing strategic accounting leadership for affordable housing properties. Supervising accounting staff and ensuring financial stability and compliance with regulations.

Posted 6/14/2026full-timeMissoula • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $85,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the financial stability, accuracy, and reporting for all properties within the organization’s property management portfolio.
Provide strategic accounting leadership across a growing affordable housing portfolio.
Supervise Staff Accountants and mentor staff.
Collaborate with executive leadership, property management, asset management, and development teams.
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and ensure timely submission for stakeholders and investors.
Facilitate month‑end closing procedures in collaboration with Property Management and Staff Accountants.
Conduct quarterly financial reviews with Property Management and Asset Management teams.
Lead accounting transitions for newly developed or acquired properties.
Assist with RealPage implementation and configuration.
Drive workflow efficiency while maintaining proper segregation of duties.
Collaborate with senior leadership and HR on staffing, onboarding, performance management, and training for accounting personnel.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Demonstrated experience with the Low‑Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program (required).
Proven ability to manage, coach, and evaluate staff; effectively delegate and set performance expectations.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to contribute to organizational strategy and decision‑making.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to build trust with leadership, staff, regulators, and industry partners.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, BambooHR, RealPage, and general computer systems.
Master’s degree and/or CPA certification (preferred).
Ten (10) years of experience in accounting, finance, development, or related fields (preferred).
HCCP or similar certification (preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible work hours
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

accountingfinancial reportingfinancial analysismonth-end closingstaff managementperformance managementworkflow efficiencyanalytical skillsproblem-solvingattention to detail

Soft Skills

leadershipinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillsindependent worktime managementcoachingdelegationtrust buildingstrategic decision-making

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreeCPA certificationHCCP certificationLIHTC experience