Accounting Manager

Position: Full-time

Location: Oakland, CA (on-site)

Expected Start Date: ASAP 2026

Expected compensation range: $100,000-$120,000 (not including bonuses, equity, etc.)

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://www.woodworks.org/wp-content/uploads/case_study_1510_webster_01.2024.pdf

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

What You’ll Do

1. Month-End Close & General Ledger

  • 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.

2. Lead Project & Job-Cost Accounting

  • 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.

3. Manage Cash & Treasury Operations

  • 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.

4. Deliver Insights Through Reporting & Analytics

  • 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.

5. Systems, Controls, and Process Improvement

  • Administer accounting/ERP and job-cost systems; strengthen internal controls and documentation.

  • Drive automation (imports, integrations, checklists) and standardize SOPs (standard operating procedures).

6. Team Leadership

  • Supervising, mentoring, and developing accounting staff; ensuring proper workload distribution and performance management.

About You

  • 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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

Core Values

  • 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.

Benefits

  • Bonus based on performance

  • 401K (no employer match)

  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage

  • Company lunch provided Monday-Thursday

Expected compensation range: $100,000-$120,000 (not including bonuses, equity, etc.)

How to apply:

Send your CV (PDF format  preferred), and a short note stating why you’ll excel in this role to careers@owow.com