Accounting Manager

Company Description

AIR Communities is one of the country's largest owners and operators of multifamily housing, managing high-quality communities across the country! At AIR, we value integrity, respect, collaboration, customer focus, and performance. These values are brought to life by our teammates, who are ultimately responsible for our success. When you join our team, you'll work alongside the most dedicated professionals in the industry and open the door to unlimited career opportunities.

We seek motivated professionals who excel in customer service and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you're inclined towards more challenging tasks and aspire to exceed expectations, our environment may align better with your ambitions, join us!

Where You Will Work:

Our corporate office is located in the Denver Tech Center. Our office spans the top two floors of the building and features expansive views of the mountains and the downtown skyline. 

AIR values relationships and the benefits from working side by side with teammates, therefore this position will be in-office 5 days a week to support the team.

Job Description

The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day accounting operations for AIR’s property management system. This role provides operational oversight, technical accounting leadership, and people management for a team of accountants supporting a large multifamily property management platform and its affiliation with a publicly traded REIT.

The Accounting Manager owns the monthly close process, internal and external reporting, variance analysis, and problem resolution for their assigned area, while serving as a cross-functional thought partner to business, finance, and operational stakeholders. This role requires a high degree of judgment, organizational skill, and the ability to manage complexity in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Accounting Managers are expected to be strong people leaders who develop talent, drive accountability, and continuously improve processes, controls, and outcomes.

Essential Functions:

Operational & Financial Leadership

1. Lead and oversee the day-to-day accounting for AIR’s property management system (Entrata). Act as subject matter expert on the property management system and as a cross-functional partner to AIR’s operations team in both the onboarding of new properties to AIR’s management platform and property dispositions.
2. Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles.
3. Analyze financial results and communicate insights.
4. Prepare and review financial statements/results and reconciliations.
5. Resolve complex accounting issues using GAAP.

Reporting, Controls & Compliance

1. Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
2. Partner with auditors and support audits.
3. Maintain and improve internal SOX controls.
4. Support external and regulatory reporting.

Cross-Functional Partnership

1. Act as a trusted accounting and finance partner.
2. Provide accounting guidance on business initiatives.
3. Balance competing priorities.

Process Improvement & Forward Thinking

1. Drive efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
2. Lead system and process improvements.
3. Proactively identify risks and issues.

People Management & Leadership Responsibilities

1. Manage, develop, and coach a team of accountants.
2. Set goals, provide real-time feedback, and hold accountability.
3. Lead hiring, onboarding, and performance management.
4. Foster a collaborative, high-performing environment.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Real estate, REIT, or property management experience preferred.
• CPA preferred.

• Strong GAAP knowledge.
• Analytical and decision-making skills.
• Detail-oriented with strategic perspective.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience supervising associate-level employees.

Work Environment: This is an in-office position.

Additional Information

AIR offers attractive total compensation packages designed to recognize and reward performance at the individual, team and company levels. We start with a competitive base salary and add bonus opportunities and benefit choices topped off with:

• Expected base salary of $95,000- $125,000. You will be provided a pay rate that is in line with your skills and experience as they relate to the requirements of the job.
• Base salary plus annual bonus.
• 25% Rent Discount available
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options available. HSA with company sponsored contributions, FSA (traditional and dependent care FSA).
• Short and long-term disability paid by the company.
• 401(K) plus 6% company contributions.
• Paid Vacation, 14 Paid Holidays, and Paid Sick Time.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Commuter Benefits and Pet-Insurance.
• Up to 100% Reimbursement on Professional Certification/Licensing for Job Related Curriculums.
• Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks, following the birth or adoption of a child.
• Consumer discounts from various products and services including travel planning, wireless phones, health and fitness, home appliances, and more.
• 15 hours of paid time annually to give-back to your community.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth including realistic job previews, in person and virtual leadership training, and performance improvement courses.

What You Need to Know

Application Deadline: The initial deadline for applications is 1/30/2026. Applications submitted after this date may still be considered on a rolling basis until the position/program is filled. We encourage all interested candidates to apply as early as possible. If a final decision has not been made by the initial deadline, subsequent applications will be reviewed as they are received. 

Candidates extended an offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening that includes checking references, a four-panel drug screening that excludes marijuana testing, employment verification & criminal background check.

AIR values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. AIR prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.