Where You Will Work Our corporate office is located in the
Denver Tech Center. Our office spans the top two floors of the building and features expansive views of the mountains and the downtown skyline.
AIR values relationships and the benefits from working side by side with teammates, therefore this position will be
in-office 5 days a week to support operations.
Job DescriptionLeadership & Team Development- Lead a team of accountants, providing coaching, mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Oversee staff management responsibilities, including hiring, training, evaluating performance, and handling promotions, terminations, or reassignments.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
Accounting Oversight- Manage accounting and financial analysis across areas such as auditing, budgeting, cost accounting, general ledger, program cost control, and scheduling.
- Lead complex Corporate Accounting functions, including accruals, debt, equity, cash flows, and real estate-specific accounting activities.
- Serve as a technical expert for advanced accounting matters, applying FASB guidelines, GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
Real Estate - Ensure accurate treatment of real estate accounting, allocations, distributions, partner reporting, and consolidation considerations.
- Manage and oversee accounting processes related to property management, acquisitions, dispositions
- Process Improvement & Systems Expertise
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, and data quality.
- Communicate updated policies and procedures across the Accounting team and partner departments.
- Act as a subject matter expert in the enhancement and development of accounting systems and software.
Financial Reporting & Analysis- Lead monthly and quarterly fluctuation analyses and prepare key deliverables for the Management team.
- Represent Real Estate Accounting as the primary contact for explaining results to FP&A, Operations Finance, and other business partners.
- Oversee preparation of financial schedules, supporting documentation, and management reporting packages.
SOX Compliance & Audit Management- Perform SOX control procedures, including walkthroughs and the preparation of audit support for internal and external auditors.
- Manage the overall SOX process for assigned areas and serve as one of the key leads for the annual external audit cycle.
Work Environment- This is an in-office position.
QualificationsWhat You Have- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA certification or CPA exam eligible, strongly preferred.
- 6+ years of experience with complex accounting, GAAP and regulatory accounting, budgeting and financial management.
- Proven success with managing a team of finance professionals through ambiguity while still driving results.
- Prior experiencing working in Real Estate or Public Accounting (Big 4) industries is highly preferred.
- Confident communicator with the level of maturity and presence necessary to influence senior executives and business leaders.
- Thrives on driving innovation and change that will propel the business forward.
- Consistently practices strategic thinking and nimble problem-solving tactics to stay ahead of business priorities
Ready to Build Your Career?If you're looking for an opportunity to join a high-performing team, learn from talented professionals, and build a strong foundation for a long-term accounting career, we encourage you to apply.
At AIR Communities, we're looking for motivated individuals who are eager to grow, take on new challenges, and make a meaningful impact from day one.
Additional InformationAIR offers attractive total compensation packages designed to recognize and reward performance at the individual, team and company levels. We start with a competitive base salary and add bonus opportunities and benefit choices topped off with:
- Expected base salary of $140,000- $160,000. You will be provided a pay rate that is in line with your skills and experience as they relate to the requirements of the job.
- Base salary plus annual bonus.
- 25% Rent Discount available
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options available. HSA with company sponsored contributions, FSA (traditional and dependent care FSA).
- Short and long-term disability paid by the company.
- 401(K) plus company contributions.
- Paid Vacation, 14 Paid Holidays, and Paid Sick Time.
- Tuition Assistance Program.
- Commuter Benefits and Pet-Insurance.
- Up to 100% Reimbursement on Professional Certification/Licensing for Job Related Curriculums.
- Paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks, following the birth or adoption of a child.
- Consumer discounts from various products and services including travel planning, wireless phones, health and fitness, home appliances, and more.
- 15 hours of paid time annually to give-back to your community.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth including realistic job previews, in person and virtual leadership training, and performance improvement courses.
What You Need to KnowApplication Deadline
: The initial deadline for applications is 9/25/2026. Applications submitted after this date may still be considered on a rolling basis until the position/program is filled. We encourage all interested candidates to apply as early as possible. If a final decision has not been made by the initial deadline, subsequent applications will be reviewed as they are received.
