The Clear Blue Company
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The Senior Accountant (FP&A-Focused) will play a critical role in bridging accounting accuracy with forward-looking financial analysis to support decision making across CBC Corporate, development and construction functions. This role owns key components of month-end close but is equally, if not more, responsible for project-accounting, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management.
The ideal candidate has a deep analytical mindset with strong accounting fundamentals – comfortable with translating data into reliable decision-making tools across a complex real estate entity structure. The role partners closely with Development, Acquisitions, Construction and Accounting to drive financial visibility and operating results. This position reports to the Director of Accounting.
Corporate & Entity-Level Accounting
Lead the month-end and quarter-end close process for multiple entities, including journal entries, accruals and reconciliations. Owns initial review of trial balances before submission to the Director of Accounting.
Maintain a robust close calendar to ensure consistent reporting deadlines.
Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Track and record revenue in accordance with GAAP revenue recognition standards – Asset Management fees, Development Fees and Capital event related fees (acq, dispositions, etc).
Supports the full corporate budgeting cycle, including budget preparation, variance analysis, and integration of actual results into forecasts and management reporting.
Assist in preparation of 1099s and 1096s.
Assist in year-end audits and tax preparation in coordination with external audit and tax partners.
Project Accounting & Development Support
Works cross-functionally with Development teams to build, monitor, and refine project budgets from inception through final closeout.
Track pre-development, soft, and hard costs across all active projects; ensure proper capitalization and cost allocations.
Staff accountant assists with compiling information.
Conduct monthly project-level performance reviews, including variance analysis, budget health checks, and forecast updates.
Review monthly lender and investor draw packages, including supporting schedules and backup.
Track draw submissions, funding receipts, and related entries in the general ledger.
Assist in project close-out — reconciling final costs and preparing audit support.
Assist in the preparation and reconciliation of Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, ensuring accurate recognition of revenue, costs, and profit.
Cash Flow, Treasury & Funding
Support cash flow forecasting across corporate and project entities, contributing to CBC’s forecasting and project forecasting.
Coordinate with lenders to track funding schedules and ensure compliance with draw requirements.
Monitor key project KPIs: cost-to-complete, funding runway, burn rate, developer fee milestones.
Maintain 13-week cashflow dashboard and report out to leadership.
Lead roll-out of FP&A software.
Controls, Systems & Process Improvement
Strengthen internal controls, documentation and process workflows to support audit-ready accounting.
Help implement and optimize financial systems including SAGE, Notion, Procore.
Support the development of SOPs and internal control checklist.
Partner with VP of Finance and Accounting and Director of Accounting to design and refine existing reporting templates for leadership, investors and other cross-functional teams.
Serve as a cross-functional liaison between Accounting, Development, Construction, and Asset Management.
Contribute to department initiatives around scalability, automation, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
3-5 years of progressive FP&A experience with at least 1-2 years in real estate development or construction.
Hands-on experience with project/job cost accounting and draw preparation.
Proficiency with Sage Intacct, Timberscan, Procore, or similar ERP systems.
Advanced Excel and analytical skills (pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling familiarity).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex financial information clearly.
Attributes for Success
Operates with integrity, ownership, and accountability — lives out CBC’s “Rent the Truck” mindset.
Thrives in a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where processes are evolving.
Balances detail orientation with the ability to see the bigger picture.
Resourceful and proactive; comfortable building new processes from the ground up.
Approaches challenges with a solutions-oriented, team-first attitude.
What It’s Like to Work at The Clear Blue Company Working at The Clear Blue Company means being part of a mission-driven team committed to solving the affordable housing crisis– and doing it with heart, hustle, and clarity. Our culture is built on shared values that guide how we show up and grow together. We’re Driven to Grow, with a mindset of constant learning and accountability. We believe Clear is Kind, so we give direct, respectful feedback and name challenges early. We Rent the Truck, going the extra mile without being asked, and stepping up when it matters most. And we live out Gratitude in Action, recognizing each other’s efforts and investing in relationships that last.
Here, you’ll find a high-performing, collaborative environment where curiosity is encouraged, initiative is rewarded, and everyone is empowered to lead. We don’t believe in hierarchy for hierarchy’s sake–good ideas can come from anywhere. If you’re energized by purpose, ready to make an impact, and excited to be part of a team that genuinely cares, you’ll thrive at CBC.
About The Clear Blue Company The Clear Blue Company is a private equity firm dedicated to solving the affordable housing crisis by creating upward mobility for residents while targeting above-market returns for investors.
CBC is tackling affordable housing at a regional level through two main strategies: preserving existing workforce housing and developing new communities. By leveraging their institutional expertise and extensive knowledge of affordable housing economics, CBC's ultimate objective is to impact the national housing policy and increase the overall supply.
CBC’s unique, resident-focused model transforms affordable housing beyond simply providing shelter through programming, resources, and community initiatives.
Founded in 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee, The Clear Blue Company has $1B in assets under management and over 6,400 units throughout the Southeast.
"It doesn't make sense to hire smart people and tell them what to do; we hire smart people so they can tell us what to do." -Steve Jobs
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
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The Senior Accountant (FP&A-Focused) will play a critical role in bridging accounting accuracy with forward-looking financial analysis to support decision making across CBC Corporate, development and construction functions. This role owns key components of month-end close but is equally, if not more, responsible for project-accounting, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management.
The ideal candidate has a deep analytical mindset with strong accounting fundamentals – comfortable with translating data into reliable decision-making tools across a complex real estate entity structure. The role partners closely with Development, Acquisitions, Construction and Accounting to drive financial visibility and operating results. This position reports to the Director of Accounting.
Corporate & Entity-Level Accounting
Lead the month-end and quarter-end close process for multiple entities, including journal entries, accruals and reconciliations. Owns initial review of trial balances before submission to the Director of Accounting.
Maintain a robust close calendar to ensure consistent reporting deadlines.
Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Track and record revenue in accordance with GAAP revenue recognition standards – Asset Management fees, Development Fees and Capital event related fees (acq, dispositions, etc).
Supports the full corporate budgeting cycle, including budget preparation, variance analysis, and integration of actual results into forecasts and management reporting.
Assist in preparation of 1099s and 1096s.
Assist in year-end audits and tax preparation in coordination with external audit and tax partners.
Project Accounting & Development Support
Works cross-functionally with Development teams to build, monitor, and refine project budgets from inception through final closeout.
Track pre-development, soft, and hard costs across all active projects; ensure proper capitalization and cost allocations.
Staff accountant assists with compiling information.
Conduct monthly project-level performance reviews, including variance analysis, budget health checks, and forecast updates.
Review monthly lender and investor draw packages, including supporting schedules and backup.
Track draw submissions, funding receipts, and related entries in the general ledger.
Assist in project close-out — reconciling final costs and preparing audit support.
Assist in the preparation and reconciliation of Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, ensuring accurate recognition of revenue, costs, and profit.
Cash Flow, Treasury & Funding
Support cash flow forecasting across corporate and project entities, contributing to CBC’s forecasting and project forecasting.
Coordinate with lenders to track funding schedules and ensure compliance with draw requirements.
Monitor key project KPIs: cost-to-complete, funding runway, burn rate, developer fee milestones.
Maintain 13-week cashflow dashboard and report out to leadership.
Lead roll-out of FP&A software.
Controls, Systems & Process Improvement
Strengthen internal controls, documentation and process workflows to support audit-ready accounting.
Help implement and optimize financial systems including SAGE, Notion, Procore.
Support the development of SOPs and internal control checklist.
Partner with VP of Finance and Accounting and Director of Accounting to design and refine existing reporting templates for leadership, investors and other cross-functional teams.
Serve as a cross-functional liaison between Accounting, Development, Construction, and Asset Management.
Contribute to department initiatives around scalability, automation, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
3-5 years of progressive FP&A experience with at least 1-2 years in real estate development or construction.
Hands-on experience with project/job cost accounting and draw preparation.
Proficiency with Sage Intacct, Timberscan, Procore, or similar ERP systems.
Advanced Excel and analytical skills (pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling familiarity).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex financial information clearly.
Attributes for Success
Operates with integrity, ownership, and accountability — lives out CBC’s “Rent the Truck” mindset.
Thrives in a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where processes are evolving.
Balances detail orientation with the ability to see the bigger picture.
Resourceful and proactive; comfortable building new processes from the ground up.
Approaches challenges with a solutions-oriented, team-first attitude.
What It’s Like to Work at The Clear Blue Company Working at The Clear Blue Company means being part of a mission-driven team committed to solving the affordable housing crisis– and doing it with heart, hustle, and clarity. Our culture is built on shared values that guide how we show up and grow together. We’re Driven to Grow, with a mindset of constant learning and accountability. We believe Clear is Kind, so we give direct, respectful feedback and name challenges early. We Rent the Truck, going the extra mile without being asked, and stepping up when it matters most. And we live out Gratitude in Action, recognizing each other’s efforts and investing in relationships that last.
Here, you’ll find a high-performing, collaborative environment where curiosity is encouraged, initiative is rewarded, and everyone is empowered to lead. We don’t believe in hierarchy for hierarchy’s sake–good ideas can come from anywhere. If you’re energized by purpose, ready to make an impact, and excited to be part of a team that genuinely cares, you’ll thrive at CBC.
About The Clear Blue Company The Clear Blue Company is a private equity firm dedicated to solving the affordable housing crisis by creating upward mobility for residents while targeting above-market returns for investors.
CBC is tackling affordable housing at a regional level through two main strategies: preserving existing workforce housing and developing new communities. By leveraging their institutional expertise and extensive knowledge of affordable housing economics, CBC's ultimate objective is to impact the national housing policy and increase the overall supply.
CBC’s unique, resident-focused model transforms affordable housing beyond simply providing shelter through programming, resources, and community initiatives.
Founded in 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee, The Clear Blue Company has $1B in assets under management and over 6,400 units throughout the Southeast.
"It doesn't make sense to hire smart people and tell them what to do; we hire smart people so they can tell us what to do." -Steve Jobs
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Clear Blue Company by 2x.
Get notified about new Senior Accountant jobs in Nashville, TN.
#J-18808-Ljbffr