Accounting Manager, CPA

Accounting Manager (Real Estate & LIHTC), CPA Affordable Housing | Real Estate Advisory | Client Leadership | Great Place to Work

Compensation: $120,000–$160,000 Base + Bonus + Leadership Advancement Opportunity

Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Schedule
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Flexible Hybrid

Our client, a leading public accounting and advisory firm recognized as a Great Place to Work, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its growing Real Estate and Affordable Housing practice in Madison.

This is more than a traditional accounting management role.

It's an opportunity to work directly with affordable housing developers, ownership groups, property management companies, syndicators, nonprofit organizations, and real estate operators while leading complex engagements, mentoring staff, and developing specialized expertise in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) industry.

As a leader within the practice, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients, oversee sophisticated audit and tax engagements, and help organizations navigate the financial, compliance, and reporting challenges unique to affordable housing and real estate ownership structures.

If you're looking for a highly visible leadership opportunity that combines technical accounting expertise, real estate specialization, client advisory responsibilities, and career advancement potential, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

• $120,000–$160,000 base salary
• Annual performance bonus opportunities
• Leadership role within a specialized real estate practice
• Significant exposure to affordable housing and LIHTC clients
• Opportunity to serve as a trusted advisor to developers and ownership groups
• Direct access to firm leadership
• Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Great Place to Work certified culture
• Diverse mix of audit, tax, compliance, and advisory engagements
• Opportunity to develop deep LIHTC and affordable housing expertise
• Clear advancement path toward Senior Manager and Principal-level opportunities

Exceptional candidates with extensive LIHTC expertise, affordable housing consulting experience, or strong business development skills may be considered above the posted compensation range.

Our client is a respected accounting, consulting, and advisory firm serving businesses, real estate organizations, affordable housing developers, nonprofit entities, and entrepreneurs throughout the Midwest.

Core service offerings include:

• Audit & Assurance
• Tax Planning & Compliance
• Real Estate Advisory
• Affordable Housing Consulting
• Business Advisory Services
• Client Accounting Services
• Strategic Consulting

The firm is known for combining technical expertise with exceptional client service while creating meaningful career opportunities for accounting professionals.

As an Accounting Manager within the Real Estate practice, you'll act as the primary liaison between clients, firm leadership, and engagement teams while overseeing complex affordable housing and real estate engagements.

You’ll gain meaningful exposure to:

• Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC)
• Affordable Housing Accounting
• Partnership Taxation
• Real Estate Financial Reporting
• HUD Compliance
• Rural Development (RD) Reporting
• State Housing Agency Compliance
• Client Advisory Services

  This role provides a unique blend of technical specialization, client interaction, and leadership responsibility.

  Key Responsibilities Real Estate & Affordable Housing Engagements
  • Lead affordable housing and LIHTC audit and tax engagements from planning through completion
  • Coordinate engagement staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and execution
  • Review financial statements, tax filings, and client deliverables
  • Ensure compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements
  • Monito…