Senior Accounting Manager - Affordable Housing

Job Description

Job Description

Care with Heart. Work with Purpose.

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to join our Housing team. This is a (hybrid) role.

This is more than a job! It’s an opportunity to lead financial operations within a mission-driven organization. In this role , you will be a leader in managing the accounting for our properties under asset management, which encompasses approximately 235 properties across the US. You will play a pivotal role in setting financial procedures and policy and communicating to our 3rd party partners.

Volunteers of America National Services is a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years.

Location: 1660 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (Hybrid)

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Opportunity to shape strategy and drive organization-wide impact
• Collaborative executive leadership team that values partnership and accountability
• High-visibility role influencing performance, processes, and outcomes
• Cross-functional collaboration across operations, finance, and clinical teams
• Culture that empowers leaders to innovate, improve, and build strong teams

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Discretionary Employer Contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays & Sick Leave)
• Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
• Wellness Incentives (up to $350 annually)
• Early Pay Access (up to 50% up to $1000 of earned wages)
• Career Development Opportunities

What You Bring (Requirements)

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or finance.
• At least five (5) years’ experience in accounting field, affordable housing,
• LIHTC and HUD experience preferred with experience supervising.
• Real Page accounting experience
• Property Accounting experience working in affordable housing, with various subsidies.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and implement improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and special financial projects as assigned by leadership.
• Supervise, direct and manage a team.
• Coordinate with 3rd party accounting/finance personnel; provide guidance on accounting, finance and reporting matters in relation to our housing entities.
• Accurate interpretation of financial information.
• Timely responses to requests for assistance.
• Provide departmental assistance with questions related to general ledger, AP, AR, budgets to actuals report, and other accounting/finance related matters.

Support Housing in overseeing the following accounting/finance functions:

• Oversee Accounts Receivables related to Housing.

Support Housing in overseeing the transition of projects from construction to operations as well as change in management/accounting firm of housing entities:

• Meet with appropriate team members (Housing Development Directors, Director of Asset Management, Senior Asset Managers, Senior Financial Analyst, Director of Housing Management, Affiliates, and 3rd party agents/accounting firms) to discuss steps to ensure a smooth transition.
• Manage the coordination of accounting setup with 3rd party agents/accounting firms.

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare, housing, and supportive services to those in need across the country. We serve seniors, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and families through innovative programs that promote dignity, independence, and well-being. With a strong commitment to compassion, integrity, and service, VOANS operates across multiple healthcare and housing settings nationwide. Our teams are united by a shared purpose, to strengthen communities and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve every day