Director of Multifamily Accounting — Affordable Housing

Job overview

The Director of Multifamily Accounting role is primarily office-based in San Antonio, TX, with occasional travel to properties for audits, transitions, or site reviews. Compensation is not specified. The role leads accounting for Franklin Apartment Management’s affordable housing portfolio of approximately 5,000 units. The director oversees financial reporting, close and budgeting processes, audits, and regulatory and investor reporting for the portfolio. The role also manages and mentors property accountants and works across property management, asset management, compliance, and treasury to support accurate financial operations and regulatory standing.

What you'll do

• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close
• oversee property- and portfolio-level reporting
• lead budgeting and reforecasting
• manage and mentor property accountants
• oversee cash management, reconciliations, and reserve accounting
• coordinate audits, cost certifications, and tax returns
• review journal entries and general ledger activity
• maintain internal controls
• liaise with investors, lenders, and housing agencies
• improve and standardize accounting processes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of multifamily accounting

affordable housing

san antonio tx

franklin companies

full-time

accounting leadership

lihtc

hud reporting

financial reporting

budgeting

property accounting

audit management

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and ancillary benefits including hospitalization, accident, and critical illness coverage
• Teladoc visits at no cost for the employee’s household.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience including multifamily or affordable housing; and 3+ years leading an accounting team. Property accounting software experience and knowledge of GAAP and affordable housing programs are required.

About the employer

Franklin Companies is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Property Managers. Sector: 53.