Accounting Manager

Summary About BRIDGE Housing

Founded in 1983, BRIDGE Housing Corporation (“BRIDGE”) is a leading affordable housing owner and developer. At BRIDGE, we understand that safe, high-quality and affordable homes strengthen local communities and provide critical support and stability to the working families and seniors that live in them. BRIDGE’s portfolio currently consists of 141 multifamily and mixed-use properties with a total more than 15,000 units located throughout California, Washington & Oregon. Few housing development organizations have achieved the same level of success and stature as BRIDGE.

BRIDGE has long been a national model for both production and innovation. For 40 years, BRIDGE professionals have pioneered sophisticated and comprehensive strategies for building local communities. BRIDGE has a unique track record of successfully developing transit oriented and mixed-use developments, as well as mixed-income apartments. This track record is what has allowed BRIDGE to establish countless partnerships that have created not only housing but new shopping centers, parks, daycare centers, police and fire facilities, libraries, community spaces and job training centers that fit comfortably into their surroundings and also act as the catalyst for revitalizing and strengthening neighborhoods.

At BRIDGE, our greatest asset doesn’t appear on our Balance Sheet. Our greatest asset is our team of highly skilled, energetic, and motivated professionals. Every day, BRIDGE professionals demonstrate an absolute commitment to the success of each and every one of our developments and the BRIDGE organization as a whole. The BRIDGE team, from the Board of Directors to our entry level staff, share a passion for quality and possess the business acumen to get the job done.

BRIDGE is working today not only to expand housing opportunities for thousands of residents in California and the Pacific Northwest but also to produce innovative, multi-dimensional developments that serve and establish communities and neighborhoods in diverse ways. BRIDGE’s core commitment to affordable housing remains steadfast, but our development expertise, creative funding strategies and bold ideas regarding education and training have further enabled our organization to flourish.

BRIDGE’s exponential and continued growth as an organization and as a developer of affordable homes shows what can be accomplished when the right leadership is backed by a strong level of community support and provided with the talent and resources to execute on a clear vision for the future.

In 2020, BRIDGE Housing closed a $100 million offering of Taxable Sustainability Bonds. In 2025, BRIDGE Housing closed another $175 million offering of Taxable Sustainability Bonds. We have put the proceeds from these offerings to work in predevelopment, development and acquisition opportunities of multifamily housing that fit within the Sustainability Bond Framework of affordable housing, transit-oriented development, green building and energy efficiency.

In 2026, BRIDGE Housing's credit rating with S&P received a significant boost from AA- to AA with a stable outlook. The upgrade is a result of BRIDGE’s leadership, strong financial performance, and an improved debt profile.

BRIDGE Finance & Accounting Teams

The Finance & Accounting Teams at BRIDGE include 25 staff members split across three teams: Corporate, Corporate AP, and Development.

As Accounting Manager, you will support the Assistant Corporate Controller through oversight of the complex accounting and reporting duties for BRIDGE’s corporate entities. You will manage the team responsible for accounting, tax, and financial reporting functions for our entire organization. This includes the preparation of monthly reporting in a multiple-legal-entity environment, management of day-to-day accounting functions, management of reserves draw process for properties, preparation and analysis of ad-hoc reporting, reviews of your team members’ work product, and assisting in the development of financial and accounting systems and processes. This is a role that requires a high level of organizational, managerial and technical competency in order to implement new processes and complete time sensitive financial reports. This role also regularly collaborates with the FP&A team on budgeting, treasury and cash flow management, and financing activities.

The ideal candidate possesses responsibilities and skills that include the ability to review complex journal entries affecting multiple operating property entities, a strong understanding of multi-entity environments, and extensive knowledge of consolidation rules. These skills are necessary to ensure the completion of accurate, consistent financial statements while adhering to tight close and reporting deadlines.

Management responsibilities include the oversight of multiple Senior Accountant and Staff Accountant team members. To be successful in this role, a candidate for Accounting Manager will need strong delegation skills and have a desire to build and maintain a strong team culture.

Successful candidates will be required to possess and regularly demonstrate advanced technical accounting skills, as well as a desire to continually show interest in learning and applying changes in the industry to their work. Just as important is the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Knowledge of the affordable housing industry, GAAP accounting, and reporting requirements are desired for this role.

Responsibilities

CORPORATE SUPERVISION, LEADERSHIP, AND ANALYSIS

• Supervise, develop, and mentor accounting staff, establishing clear expectations and promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Establish appropriate review procedures and quality standards for accounting deliverables
  • Identify staff development and training needs and provide opportunities for professional growth
  • Providing feedback and be a resource for accounting staff if they have questions or need direction
  • Complete and review complex, multi-entity and recurring Journal Entries
  • Oversee reconciliations of cash balances
  • Request, review and act as first approver for wire transfers
• Responsible for oversight and review of day-to-day general ledger accounting activities, monthly reconciliation and financial reporting.
• Act as touch point for other departments, including Fund Administration, Capital Markets, Asset Management, Development Accounting and Corporate AP teams.
• Participate in management discussions and calls with third party vendors and administrators, provide guidance and thought leadership to management with respect to corporate, fund and JV accounting functions.

PRIVATE EQUITY FUND & JOINT-VENTURE ACCOUNTING

• Serve as the primary accounting lead for BRIDGE's private equity fund and Brighthaven joint venture partnership.
• Assist the Assistant Corporate Controller with accounting and reporting activities associated with BRIDGE’s impact fund and partnership operations, including capital contributions, capital calls, distributions, management fees, investment activity, and partner allocations.
• Review fund and partnership general ledgers, financial statements, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure proper accounting for investments, including initial capitalization, subsequent contributions, distributions, investment valuations, and realized and unrealized gains and losses, as applicable.
• Review calculations and recording of investor capital accounts, partner equity balances, and allocations of income, expenses, and distributions in accordance with governing agreements.
• Coordinate with Assistant Controller to ensure accounting treatment is consistent with contractual requirements of partnership agreements, operating agreements, and other governing documents.
• Coordinate with third-party fund administrators and Auditor to oversee the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of fund accounting and investor reporting deliverables.
• Review capital call and distribution calculations, investor allocations, and support documentation.
• Assist with accounting and reporting processes for joint venture entities, including consolidations, equity-method accounting, and other applicable accounting treatments.
• Work closely with Investment Management, Development, Legal, and other internal and external partners to ensure that new investments, transactions, and partnership structures are appropriately reflected in the accounting records.
• Maintain accounting records and reporting schedules that provide transparency into fund performance, investor capital balances, and partnership-level financial activity.
• Help identify and implement improvements to fund and partnership accounting processes, systems, and reporting controls as the organization's investment activities expand.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

• Analyze, investigate and explain budget variances.
• Research issues independently by consulting appropriate departments or permanent file documents in order to make a recommendation on how to properly record an accounting entry for new projects (including development revenue and fees from affiliated entities)
• Independently researches the legal entity structure of new entities in order to correctly record affiliate entries, with high comprehension of consolidation elimination rules
• Records entries related to internal lending and tracks use of appropriate sources for predevelopment, construction, and portfolio loans
• Produces quality, accurate and timely monthly financial statements by preparing GAAP monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly reporting pack for business lines
• Concisely present financial information and appropriately research and answer accounting questions to manager and department head, as requested

EXTERNAL AUDITORS

• Act as a liaison to external auditors for corporate, fund, and joint venture audits.
• At the direction of the Assistant Controller, coordinate team’s preparation of audit schedules, supporting documentation, financial statements, and other required deliverables.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard organizational assets and ensure the integrity of financial reporting.
• Evaluate accounting processes and controls to identify potential weaknesses, inefficiencies, or opportunities for improvement
• Monitor changes in GAAP and other applicable accounting and reporting requirements, assessing their impact on corporate and investment entity accounting.
• Prepare technical accounting memoranda and recommendations for complex transactions and accounting matters for management and executive review and consideration.

TRAINING AND INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE

• Possesses strong understanding of consolidation rules and elimination entries
• Assists in new process formation and documentation
• Leads training on various topics for Corporate Finance or other accounting teams
• Create Documents for training programs for onboarding new positions
• Demonstrates ability to learn new accounting standards and communicate new standards to the rest of the team

SPECIALIZED REPORTING AND AD HOC PROJECTS

• Act as backup and/or coverage for Assistant Controller & Senior Director
• Able to understand big picture within industry and BRIDGE
• Develops and submits ad hoc reporting and analyses as needed

COMMUNICATION AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

• Corresponds with internal departments including (development, fundraising, asset management, property management, HR, and other support departments) requiring strong communication skills
• Continuously looking for ways to streamline the monthly close process while ensuring quality and accuracy of the financial statements
• Takes initiative and leads new process changes
  • Provides suggestions for changes
  • Provides level of technical or procedural expertise
  • Engages team members in projects and demonstrates leadership
• Actively participates in meetings
• Develops, leads, and implements recommendations for effective and efficient business processes.
• Identifies opportunities for efficiencies within the Corporate Finance & Accounting team, including automating spreadsheets, and streamlining processes as the portfolio of properties grows

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
• 5-7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including management or supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience implementing accounting systems, reporting enhancements, and process automation.
• Ability to manage daily responsibilities and projects for a team with minimal direction.
• Ability to work collaboratively with different levels of staff and executive management, including the ability to effectively train and coach senior and staff level accountants.
• Ability to assimilate a variety of information from diverse individuals, and make decisions for which a precedent may not exist.
• Ability to improve existing processes and systems.
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills.
• Must be accurate, organized, and highly detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and follow-through on all projects.
• Ability to work under pressure and successfully meet deadlines.
• Excellent decision-making, interpersonal and time management skills.
• Ability to work harmoniously in a multi-cultural team.

BRIDGE Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for our diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest records.

BRIDGE qualifies the contents of all information candidates provide in their resume and any offer of employment is contingent upon (a) a criminal background check, (b) verification of all information provided, including past employment, correct hire and separation dates, education, degree, or other credentials, and (c) three satisfactory employment references.

In the case of application involves fraud or misrepresentation, BRIDGE may in its discretion rescind the job offer. Nothing in this policy changes the at-will nature of employment, and BRIDGE may withdraw an offer of employment or terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without reason.