Who We Are

At Open Management, we own and operate manufactured housing communities across the United States with a mission to redefine property management and improve affordable housing. We take a hands-on approach that puts residents first, delivering safe, welcoming communities where comfort and connection thrive. Our experienced team manages everything from leasing and maintenance to financial reporting and resident relations, with a focus on transparency, innovation, and long-term relationships. Guided by our core values—Trust and Integrity, Level 10 Leadership, Extreme Ownership & Collaboration, Relentless Improvement, and Level 10 Customer Service and Professionalism—we are building stronger communities and seeking team members who share our commitment to excellence.

The Role

As we expand into third-party management and continue scaling nationally, we are seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee the accounting operations for our existing manufactured housing portfolio and will be the right hand to our Director of Finance.

This role will be responsible for leading the accounting team, managing financial reporting and compliance, and ensuring strong internal controls across our portfolio of communities. The Accounting Manager will work closely with our leadership and asset management teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong cash management, and efficient accounting processes.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, deep technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to manage complex financial operations in a fast-paced environment. This role requires someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of critical financial processes.

Our ideal candidate will embody our company’s core values by taking extreme ownership of their responsibilities while fostering strong collaboration across teams.

Compensation

Salary Range: $85,000 – $105,000 depending on experience

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO): 4 weeks in your first year

Company-Paid Holidays: 15 per year

Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision (with company-shared coverage)

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Remote, US

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage the accounting team, including managers and staff accountants, providing coaching, performance management, and professional development

• Oversee the accounting and financial reporting for the company’s manufactured housing portfolio, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

• Manage the monthly close process, including maintaining the close calendar and reviewing key accounting entries such as accruals, amortization, and reserves

• Review balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports for each property and identify any unusual variances

• Oversee all company and property bank accounts, including transfers, wires, reconciliations, and bank portal administration

• Monitor weekly cash position reports and coordinate funding needs across the portfolio

• Manage and track lines of credit and property-level debt, including loan recording, reconciliations, and payoff coordination

• Establish and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistent financial treatment across the organization

• Oversee sales tax reporting and compliance, coordinating with external accounting partners as needed

• Manage the annual tax return process, ensuring financials are delivered to the CPA firm and discrepancies are resolved

• Provide accounting support during property acquisitions and dispositions, including closing entries and financial due diligence

• Oversee the Accounts Payable team, ensuring strong payment controls, accurate expense coding, and timely vendor payments

• Monitor adherence to company credit card policies and assist with vendor or payment troubleshooting when needed

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required

• Strong leadership experience managing accounting teams and driving team performance

• Extremely organized with a high level of attention to detail when managing financial reporting and banking operations

• Ability to take ownership of complex financial processes and drive deadlines without constant oversight

• Strong understanding of technical accounting, financial reporting, and ERP/GL systems

• Comfortable analyzing financial statements and communicating insights to leadership teams

• Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple departments including operations, asset management, and leadership

• Experience in property accounting or real estate accounting is highly preferred

• A positive leader who enjoys mentoring team members and building a strong accounting culture

Disclaimers

This list is not exhaustive of all functions that an employee may be required to perform. Open Management reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential function of their jobs as long as the accommodation does not cause an undue hardship on the organization.

ADA Compliance

Open Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Open Management to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Background Checks

This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check prior to employment.