Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Lead financial reporting. Strengthening financial controls. Support MDHA's mission through sound financial management.

Employment Type: Full-Time Exempt

Salary: $89,977 - $103,368

Department: Finance/Accounting

At MDHA, our work is about more than housing. It's about people, neighborhoods and the city we call home. MDHA serves Nashville and Davidson County and works to create quality affordable housing opportunities, support neighborhoods, strengthen communities and help build a greater Nashville.

Today, MDHA employs more than 300 dedicated employees, operates with a budget of approximately $215 million, and houses approximately 30,000 people, primarily through nearly 8,000 Section 8 vouchers and more than 6,800 apartments at 39 properties. MDHA is more than a housing authority. We also serve as a community development agency and redevelopment agency, administering programs and investments that have a direct impact on Nashville's residents, neighborhoods and communities.

When you join MDHA, you become part of a team whose financial stewardship helps support programs, services and investments that make a difference throughout Nashville.

Lead and oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, budget monitoring, audit coordination and financial controls to support accurate, compliant and effective financial management across MDHA.

MDHA is seeking an experienced and strategic Accounting Manager to lead professional accounting staff and oversee complex accounting and financial reporting functions. This is a key leadership role responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and year-end close processes, monitoring budgets and financial performance, coordinating internal and external audits, and ensuring compliance with GAAP, Agency policies, applicable regulations and contractual requirements.

The Accounting Manager will work closely with leadership, accounting and finance staff, auditors, regulatory agencies, lenders, investors and other internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with leadership ability, sound judgment, attention to detail and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable information for management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in accounting, financial reporting, auditing, governmental accounting, property accounting or a related area.
• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), accounting principles, internal controls, financial reporting, reconciliations and general ledger processes.
• Experience preparing, reviewing and analyzing financial statements, accounting schedules, reports and supporting documentation.
• Experience with month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations, journal entries and financial statement preparation.
• Experience monitoring budgets, analyzing budget-to-actual results and investigating financial variances.
• Knowledge of audit processes, audit documentation requirements and financial-control practices.
• Experience leading, supervising, coaching or developing accounting or finance staff.
• Advanced knowledge of financial and accounting information systems.
• Intermediate or higher proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis and report preparation.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies and trends, and recommend appropriate corrective action.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with public housing authorities, governmental accounting, property management accounting, affordable housing or nonprofit accounting.
• Experience with Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) transactions.
• Experience with federal and bank loan programs.
• Experience with housing, governmental, lending, investor or other federally funded program reporting.
• Experience with Yardi or a comparable accounting or property management system.
• CPA designation.
• Master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field.

Lead and Develop the Accounting Team

• Supervise, train, coach and evaluate assigned accounting and finance personnel in accordance with MDHA policies, procedures and performance-management practices.
• Develop staff capabilities through mentoring, technical guidance, cross-training and performance feedback.
• Establish clear expectations, monitor workload and performance, and promote accountability, accuracy, customer service and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical guidance and support to accounting staff on complex accounting and financial reporting matters.

Lead Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Manage, review and approve financial transactions to ensure accuracy, appropriate authorization, proper accounting treatment and compliance with internal controls.
• Maintain and monitor complete and accurate financial and accounting records, including general ledger accounts, subsidiary ledgers, reconciliations, supporting schedules and related documentation.
• Lead the preparation, review and timely distribution of monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc financial reports.
• Prepare financial analyses, administrative reports, correspondence and other financial documents as assigned.
• Retrieve, analyze, reconcile and convert accounting system data into a variety of internal and external reporting formats.

Lead Month-End and Year-End Close

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, financial statement preparation and review of supporting documentation.
• Review account balances and supporting schedules to identify discrepancies, unusual activity and required adjustments.
• Ensure financial reporting deliverables are accurate, complete and submitted within established deadlines.

Support Financial Planning and Budget Management

• Review budget-to-actual results, investigate significant variances and prepare or coordinate variance analysis for management.
• Assist with the preparation, monitoring and amendment of Agency and program budgets.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support management decision-making.
• Assist with financial and reporting requirements for local, state and federal entities, including housing, governmental, lending and investor-related reporting.

Lead Audit Coordination and Internal Controls

• Lead and provide oversight of the full-cycle internal and external audit process, including audit planning, scheduling, documentation requests, auditor communication, management responses, corrective-action tracking and resolution of audit findings.
• Serve as the primary accounting liaison to external auditors, internal auditors, regulatory agencies, lenders, investors and other stakeholders for assigned audit matters.
• Ensure financial statements, schedules, reconciliations, deliverables and supporting documentation are accurate, complete, timely and compliant with GAAP, Agency policies, applicable laws and regulations, and contractual requirements.
• Review audit findings, management letters and recommendations; coordinate management responses and corrective-action plans; monitor implementation; and escalate unresolved issues to the CFO and Deputy CFO.

Strengthen Compliance and Financial Controls

• Review and interpret laws, regulations, grant requirements, loan documents, partnership agreements and other requirements affecting fiscal policies and procedures.
• Monitor compliance with financial, regulatory, contractual and reporting requirements applicable to Agency programs, component units, financing arrangements and partnerships.
• Identify financial-control risks and recommend improvements to accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Provide technical assistance and supporting documentation to auditors, federal and state agencies, local governments, investors, lenders and other stakeholders.

What Success Looks Like

• Strengthen the accuracy, timeliness and consistency of financial reporting.
• Improve accounting processes, reconciliations and internal controls.
• Successfully coordinate month-end, year-end and audit activities.
• Provide leadership and development opportunities for accounting staff.
• Identify financial trends, risks and variances and provide meaningful analysis to management.
• Ensure financial reporting and documentation remain compliant with applicable requirements.
• Build strong working relationships with internal departments, auditors, regulatory agencies and external financial stakeholders.

This role works across the organization and with external partners, including:

• Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Financial Officer
• Finance and Accounting staff
• MDHA department directors and managers
• Internal and external auditors
• Federal and state agencies
• Local government partners
• Lenders and investors
• Contractors and other financial stakeholders

We're looking for someone who can:

• Lead, coach, develop and hold accounting staff accountable for performance and quality.
• Analyze complex financial information and identify trends, discrepancies, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare and review technically sophisticated