Accounting Manager

Description

Cohere Life, Inc.

JOB DESCRIPTION: 2/17/2026

Job Title: Accounting Manager FLSA Status:   Exempt

Reports To: Director, Accounting   

Location:   Cohere HQ | Phoenix, AZ

– Hybrid Eligible 

Summary 

The Cohere accounting team provides accounting and financial reporting support for a growing portfolio of master-planned communities and the people who live there. The Accounting Manager is an organizational leader who plays a critical role in the accounting team's success by providing overarching supervision that ensures accuracy, efficiency, timeliness, and service excellence to both internal and external stakeholders. Reporting to the Director Accounting and accountable to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the Accounting Manager is responsible for directing a professional team of accountants. The Accounting Manager is empathetic, professional, and accommodating in all interactions with property owners, vendors, partners, and stakeholders and demonstrates exceptional skill in all aspects of accounting. The Accounting Manager is foundational to the long-term growth and financial success of the company. 

All Cohere team members embrace and demonstrate the core values of Trust, Reciprocity, Spirit, and Legacy while striving to exceed customer and team expectations. This role requires a cooperative and positive attitude, and the ability to handle multiple responsibilities with exceptional follow-through.

Scope 

• Provide leadership for day-to-day management of Cohere’s Senior Accountants; guide and support team members to ensure Cohere standards and best practices are met. 
• Oversee general ledger maintenance and manage general ledger accounts.
• Oversee cash management, including investment management.
• Oversee financial statement production; review with relevant team members and provide explanation and back-up for variances.
• Oversee the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. 
• Oversee the recording of monthly journal entries. 
• Coordinate transaction privilege tax process.
• Coordinate annual 1099 & 1096 production.
• Interface with association’s bank(s) regarding account support, transfers, and related items.
• Coordinate with and support third-party auditors on annual audits and reviews; conduct research and provide resources as needed. 
• Approve Accounts Payable transactions.
• Develop and improve accounting processes and procedures; stay on top of technology and systems trends that may contribute to efficiency and/or process improvement.
• Interpret association governing documents and ensure compliance with noted requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams on the development, implementation and maintenance of internal accounting controls, policies, and procedures.
• Initiate and/or participate in educational workshops, lunch and learns and similar events aimed at employee education and increased utilization of available tools.
• As a member of the Cohere Leadership Team, actively participate in dialogue; provide insights and unique perspectives to ensure full understanding of issues and opportunities; provide relevant reports and updates to inform decision-making. 
• Participate/oversee annual budget process for all Cohere communities ensuring accuracy of budget templates. Additionally, collaborate with and educate operating teams on annual budgets.
• Other responsibilities as assigned. 

Attributes

Key attributes for a successful Accounting Manager include, but are not limited to the following capabilities, qualifications, and performance skills:

• Analytical: skilled at research and problem-solving
• Efficient: highly organized and capable of producing a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated: ability to think, work and make independent decisions based on sound judgment
• Professional: exhibits appropriate decorum with internal and external stakeholders
• Trustworthy: demonstrates a high level of integrity, honesty, and respect
• Technologically astute: comfortable with complex software platforms and databases; willing to learn new tools.
• Good communicator: excellent written and verbal skills.
• Customer-focused: responsive to client needs with a high commitment to closure.
• Growth-oriented: committed to professional growth, ongoing process improvement and team development.
• Flexible: able to thrive in a dynamic, deadline driven environment while serving the needs of multiple entities

Knowledge & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 5+ years of experience in general accounting, bookkeeping and/or related accounting experience required.
• 3-5 years leading accounting teams, including direct oversight of large, multi-functional teams across various locations required.
• Experience in financial statement production, including balance sheet; income statement; general ledger; bank reconciliations required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with special emphasis on Excel required.
• Experience with 1099 & 1096 production; 1120-H tax returns; and the audit process preferred.
• Knowledge of real estate industry and specific title transfer and disclosure experience preferred.
• Knowledge of community association accounting, operations, community amenities and community governance highly desirable
• Current CPA certification or actively pursuing CPA certification is highly desired.
• Proficiency in Vantaca Accounting suite preferred but not required. 

Operating Principles

In furtherance of our mission team members will:

• Instill a sense of fun and enthusiasm into everything we do. 
• Encourage a dynamic collaboration between internal and external stakeholders. 
• Exercise tact, diplomacy and fair-mindedness in all interactions while providing exceptional customer service.
• Reflect a work style based on inclusiveness, mutual respect, consensus-building, and responsiveness to changing needs and opportunities.
• Embrace the vision, goals, and aspirations of Cohere.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000 - $110,000 per year; bonus eligibility of up to 5% of annual salary

Benefits: 

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Cohere is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

This role is hybrid-eligible after the probationary period, which requires the successful candidate to be onsite multiple days per week at our Corporate Office in Phoenix, AZ. While some remote work is supported, regular in-person collaboration is essential to this position. No relocation expenses available.

Once an adequate number of qualified candidates has been identified, the job posting may be withdrawn or closed.