Accounting Manager

Hebrew SeniorLife

Accounting Manager overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and month-end close for Hebrew SeniorLife’s nonprofit senior housing communities. Supervising accounting staff and supporting affordable-housing regulatory requirements.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeBrookline • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $77,929 - $140,273 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards. Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

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GAAP ComplianceFinancial ReportingTeam LeadershipAdvanced Microsoft ExcelNonprofit Accounting

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Hard Skills

Accounting OperationsFinancial AnalysisBudgetingJournal EntriesAccount ReconciliationAudit PreparationCash ManagementFixed Asset ManagementRegulatory ReportingForecasting

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer Service Orientation

Tools & Technologies

ERP SoftwareYardiWorkday

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in AccountingBachelor's Degree in Finance

Industry Keywords

Affordable HousingHUDLIHTCNonprofit ReportingHealthcare AccountingProperty AccountingReal Estate Accounting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee daily accounting operations for a portfolio of senior housing communities
Manage the monthly close process and ensure timely, accurate financial statements
Review journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and balance sheet reconciliations
Analyze operating results and investigate budget-to-actual variances
Ensure general ledger accuracy and GAAP compliance
Prepare and review financial reports for the Director of Finance and Executive Directors
Maintain fixed asset and depreciation records
Supervise, coach, and develop Staff Accountants and Financial Coordinators
Balance workloads, support cross-training, recruitment, onboarding, and professional development
Oversee accounting activities for multiple affordable housing communities
Monitor reserves, escrow accounts, restricted cash, bank reconciliations, and cash management
Coordinate management fee calculations and intercompany transactions
Coordinate annual financial statement and compliance audits
Prepare audit schedules and respond to auditor requests
Ensure compliance with HUD, LIHTC, MassHousing, DHCD, and nonprofit reporting requirements
Support surplus cash calculations, reserve draw requests, and regulatory financial reporting
Assist with budgets, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
Improve accounting processes, internal controls, systems, policies, and procedures
Build relationships with community leadership, corporate departments, vendors, and residents
Communicate financial information clearly to financial and non-financial stakeholders
Participate in special projects, system implementations, organizational initiatives, and strategic priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
Five to seven years of progressive accounting experience
Two or more years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred
Experience with nonprofit, healthcare, affordable housing, real estate, or property accounting strongly preferred
Experience with HUD, LIHTC, or other affordable housing programs preferred
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
Demonstrated leadership and employee development skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience with ERP or property management software; Yardi and/or Workday preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
Ability to work independently while fostering collaboration across departments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Professional development and employee development opportunities
Training and cross-training opportunities
Support for recruitment and onboarding development
Work that makes a difference in the lives of patients, residents, and their families