Accounting Manager

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full-time regular full-time housing nashville, tn, us

2 days ago requisition

salary range: $89,977.00 to $ annually

position open: october 6, 2026

position close: october 20, 2026

metropolitan development and housing agency(mdha)

accounting manager

lead financial reporting. Strengthening financial controls. Support mdha's mission through sound financial management.

position snapshot

employment type: full-time exempt

department: finance/accounting

why mdha?

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.

about the role

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.

what you'll need to bring

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,…