Senior Accounting Manager, Partnership Accounting

April Housing • Los Angeles, CA

3d • $145,000 - $160,000

About The Position

At April Housing, we’re building a team of bold, mission-driven professionals who are motivated by meaningful work and energized by collaboration. Our work supports a clear purpose of expanding access to high-quality housing, and each role plays an important part in advancing that mission. You’ll collaborate shoulder‑to‑shoulder with some of the most talented experts in the industry, gaining hands-on exposure that helps you grow your skills and broaden your perspective from the day one. Our environment is dynamic, fast paced and evolving, designed to support curious, ambitious people as they take on new challenges and develop capabilities that translate throughout their careers. April Housing is a leading owner and operator of high‑quality affordable housing across the United States. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Los Angeles, we are a portfolio company of Blackstone Real Estate, supporting the affordable housing and LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) portfolio. Our mission is clear: preserve critical affordable housing stock while delivering exceptional management and high‑quality homes to the communities we serve. We are committed to being a fair, transparent, and responsible owner. Backed by Blackstone Real Estate enabling us to invest in the creation and preservation of affordable housing for the long run. We are making a bold commitment to preserving affordable housing across the country. April Housing is dedicated to ensuring our assets aligned with high standards of excellence, including ongoing property improvements and elevated resident services. We’re looking for individuals who share our commitment to excellence and believe in the impact that thoughtful, well-executed work can have on communities. If you’re driven by purpose, value collaboration, and are excited to grow while contributing to something meaningful, April Housing offers a place to build experience, expand your impact, and do work that matters. Position Description: The Senior Accounting Manager will oversee cash disbursements and accounting for limited partnerships investing in Section 42 Low‑Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties within a multi‑tiered investment structure. Reporting to the Vice President of Partnership Accounting, this role will supervise a team of three to four partnership accounting professionals and support special projects for the CFO, CAO, and other senior leaders. The Manager will direct cash receipts and disbursements, wire/ACH processing, and the accuracy of all request packages, while providing key financial transaction data for corporate entities and a portfolio of LIHTC properties. The Ideal Candidate: Thinks beyond daily tasks and contributes to the long‑term vision of Partnership Accounting. Anticipates operational needs, identifies risks, and implements proactive solutions. Brings a continuous‑improvement mindset focused on scalability, automation, and modernization. Builds a high‑performing, collaborative team across onshore and offshore resources and holds the team accountable for accuracy and timeliness.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience as a manager with a proven record of delivering strong team and business outcomes.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business, or Finance.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant accounting and finance operations experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Excel, Yardi, GTreasury, AVID, Banking software, or other Real Estate related software preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and team leadership abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Maintains composure and leadership presence during periods of change or increased workload

Nice To Haves

• CPA Preferred
• Private equity experience is a plus
• Public Accounting experience is a plus
• Experience in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations within complex partnership structures and strengthen cross‑department collaboration.
• Drive best practices and standardization across onshore and offshore teams.
• Manage cash receipt and disbursement processes, including loan administration, and ensure timely and accurate monthly and year‑end reporting.
• Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed.
• Oversee operational funding requests, ensuring complete and accurate documentation.
• Implement tools and controls to enhance cash management and improve cash flow forecasting.
• Review and enhance liquidity reporting in partnership with FP&A.
• Support resyndication activities, including construction draws, loan fundings, pre‑closing cost accounting, and construction‑in‑progress tracking.
• Partner with Portco teams to improve and standardize invoice processing workflows and ensure consistent expense coding.
• Support ERP and finance system integrations and upgrades to ensure smooth implementation.
• Monitor compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for key accounting processes, including oversight of offshore accounting functions.
• Invest in staff development through coaching, training, and structured feedback.
• Oversee partnership contribution and distribution waterfalls.
• Manage workflow and optimize wire processing through GTreasury in coordination with an affiliate service provider.
• Build strong working relationships with Corporate Accounting, Tax, FP&A, Capital Markets, and Transaction Management.
• Serve as backup to the Accounts Payable Manager when needed.
• Ensure team deadlines are met and deliverables meet accounting standards.

Benefits

• The Company provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior