Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Reporting to: EVP and Controller

Location: Irvine, CA

Status: Full-Time | Exempt

City Ventures is seeking a detail-oriented and highly analytical Accounting Manager to support our growing Finance team. Reporting to the Controller, this role plays a critical part in managing day-to-day accounting operations and delivering accurate, timely financial reporting.

The Accounting Manager will help ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, strengthen internal controls, and support strategic business initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment within the real estate and homebuilding industry.

City Ventures is a fully integrated and well-capitalized residential and mixed-use developer and homebuilder focused on creating, entitling, developing, and building high quality residential and mixed-use communities in California’s urban infill markets. City Ventures is a leader in sustainable construction and the pioneer of the solar all-electric home movement in California. The company owns or controls over 10,000 lots across California and has 25+ active projects throughout the Southern California region. The company is rapidly expanding and poised for growth, which offers significant professional development and advancement opportunities to its employees across many departments.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and coordinate quarterly and annual financial statements, including supporting schedules and disclosures

• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP (including ASC 606 and ASC 842)

• Support the annual audit process and serve as a key liaison with external auditors

• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analyses

• Apply technical expertise across revenue recognition, lease accounting, cost capitalization, asset impairments, and equity/debt transactions

• Develop and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and communicate financial risks and opportunities

• Contribute to process improvements, automation initiatives, and cost-efficiency efforts

• Support business development and transaction-related accounting activities

• Conduct technical accounting research and assist with ad hoc projects

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (required)

• 5+ years of accounting/finance experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or equivalent role

• Experience in real estate or homebuilding strongly preferred

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP

• Advanced Excel skills

• Experience with accounting systems (NewStar/Constellation preferred)

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA license (active)

• MBA or advanced degree

Why Join City Ventures

• Opportunity to be part of a growing, innovative real estate organization
•  Exposure to strategic initiatives and business decision-making
•  Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Professional growth opportunities

Work Environment

This role operates in a professional office environment with standard physical requirements. Reasonable accommodation is provided in accordance with applicable laws.

Medical, dental, vision and supplemental insurance are available. In addition, City Ventures offers FSA plans and 401K with a 6% match. Three weeks (15 business days) PTO (Paid Time Off) and Gym Membership valued at $40 per month. Cell phone reimbursement of $85 per month.

Compensation: $115K - $130K annual salary plus discretionary bonus, commensurate with experience.

EEO Statement

City Ventures is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.