Accounting Manager

About oWOW

oWOW is a vertically integrated organization (construction, architecture, manufacturing & development) that accelerates housing abundance by delivering high-quality homes up to 65% below market cost in months, not years. We’re currently scaling our operations across California, with a goal of breaking ground on 2,000 units by the end of 2026.

We are the team behind 1510 Webster, the tallest mass-timber tower (19 stories) on the West Coast: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Our next project is scheduled to begin in March, followed by another in May and October.

• Drive a tight 10-business-day close across multiple entities and SPVs.
• Oversee journal entries, accruals, inter-company eliminations, and balance-sheet reconciliations.
• Consolidate financials across entities and maintain our chart of accounts.
• Manage fixed assets, construction-in-progress transfers, and depreciation schedules.
• Set up new projects with budgets and cost codes; track the full lifecycle from commitment through completion.
• Ensure clean capitalization (soft vs. hard costs, interest cap, overhead allocation)
• Prepare monthly lender draw packages with all required backup documentation.

• Oversee cash positioning, vendor payments, and banking operations
• Monitor debt covenants and coordinate capital calls and distributions
• Build and maintain monthly cash forecasts with department heads to drive smart treasury decisions.

• Create monthly budget-vs-actual reports, KPI dashboards, and executive summaries with clear narratives.
• Prepare investor and lender reporting packages on schedule.
• Support board materials when needed.

• Administer accounting/ERP and job-cost systems; strengthen internal controls and documentation.
• Drive automation (imports, integrations, checklists) and standardize SOPs (standard operating procedures).
• Supervising, mentoring, and developing accounting staff; ensuring proper workload distribution and performance management.

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills
• Comfortable meeting deadlines in a lean, fast-moving environment
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and organizational abilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

• CPA
• 2+ years in real estate development or construction accounting
• Prior public accounting firm experience strongly
• Proficiency with Yardi (or similar accounting software)
• Proficiency with Ramp (or similar expense management platform)
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team, fostering growth and development

• oWOW:
  Produce outstanding results that surprise and amaze people
• Ownership:
  Understand what you are accountable for & take responsibility for your results.
• Curiosity:
  Challenge conventional thinking & explore creative solutions.
• Teamwork:
  The combination of trust, communication & collaboration.
• Bonus based on performance
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Company lunch provided Monday-Thursday