Senior Director Of Accounting
Apply NowCompany: Century Housing Corporation
Location: Culver City, CA 90230
Description:
Century Housing Corporation is a mission-driven Community Development Financial
Institution (CDFI) supporting quality affordable home development throughout
California. With offices in Culver City, Long Beach, and San Francisco, Century
provides innovative end-to-end financing from predevelopment to permanent loans. In
addition, Century has both real estate development and service provider arms, which,
together with financing, seek to address the affordable housing and service needs of a
diverse income range of projects and residents. Century, and its three main enterprises are
all 501(C)(3) entities.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Director of Accounting to lead the financial
operations of our real estate development and property management companies. The ideal
candidate will be responsible for overseeing accounting functions, financial reporting,
budgeting, and compliance while ensuring the company's financial health. This role
requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in real estate finance, accounting,
and leadership.
Salary: $180k to $225k
Core Responsibilities:
Oversee all accounting operations, including A/P, A/R and general ledger
management.
Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance
with GAAP.
Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and financial projections.
Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
Manage cash flow forecasting, financial planning, and treasury functions.
Maintain internal controls.
Oversee property-level accounting across our diverse portfolio.
Review construction draws, invoices, and payment applications.
Ensure compliance with LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) and other
affordable housing program requirements.
Assist in preparing cost certifications & 50% tests for tax credit projects.
Lead the annual audit processes.
Provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
Manage funding applications, grants, and financing sources for housing
projects.
Maintain accurate financial records and documentation for audits and
compliance reviews.
Support preparation of investor and lender reporting packages
Work closely with leadership to develop financial strategies and business
plans. Ensure all housing development financial activities align with local, state, and
federal regulations!
Supervise a team of accounting professionals.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
10 years of accounting experience with at least 5 years in real estate
development or property management
Strong understanding of real estate accounting principles, practices and GAAP
Understanding of affordable housing financing mechanisms (tax credits
(LIHTC), grants, subsidies)
Experience with Yardi property management software and financial systems
Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills
Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
Experience with project cost accounting and budget management
Understanding of construction loan draws and project funding mechanisms
Proven experience managing accounting teams.
Institution (CDFI) supporting quality affordable home development throughout
California. With offices in Culver City, Long Beach, and San Francisco, Century
provides innovative end-to-end financing from predevelopment to permanent loans. In
addition, Century has both real estate development and service provider arms, which,
together with financing, seek to address the affordable housing and service needs of a
diverse income range of projects and residents. Century, and its three main enterprises are
all 501(C)(3) entities.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Director of Accounting to lead the financial
operations of our real estate development and property management companies. The ideal
candidate will be responsible for overseeing accounting functions, financial reporting,
budgeting, and compliance while ensuring the company's financial health. This role
requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in real estate finance, accounting,
and leadership.
Salary: $180k to $225k
Core Responsibilities:
Oversee all accounting operations, including A/P, A/R and general ledger
management.
Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance
with GAAP.
Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and financial projections.
Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
Manage cash flow forecasting, financial planning, and treasury functions.
Maintain internal controls.
Oversee property-level accounting across our diverse portfolio.
Review construction draws, invoices, and payment applications.
Ensure compliance with LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) and other
affordable housing program requirements.
Assist in preparing cost certifications & 50% tests for tax credit projects.
Lead the annual audit processes.
Provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
Manage funding applications, grants, and financing sources for housing
projects.
Maintain accurate financial records and documentation for audits and
compliance reviews.
Support preparation of investor and lender reporting packages
Work closely with leadership to develop financial strategies and business
plans. Ensure all housing development financial activities align with local, state, and
federal regulations!
Supervise a team of accounting professionals.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
10 years of accounting experience with at least 5 years in real estate
development or property management
Strong understanding of real estate accounting principles, practices and GAAP
Understanding of affordable housing financing mechanisms (tax credits
(LIHTC), grants, subsidies)
Experience with Yardi property management software and financial systems
Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills
Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
Experience with project cost accounting and budget management
Understanding of construction loan draws and project funding mechanisms
Proven experience managing accounting teams.