Accounting Director

With more than 225 branch offices across North America, Associa is building the future of community for nearly five million residents worldwide. Our 11,000+ team members lead the industry with unrivaled education, expertise, and trailblazing innovation. For more than 43 years, Associa has brought positive impact and meaningful value to communities. To learn more, visit www.associaonline.com.

Job Description

The Accounting Director is responsible for gathering, analyzing, verifying, and the reporting of financialinformation. The Accounting Director may be responsible for hiring, training, and coaching subordinates, as wellas enforcing corporate company policies, rules, and procedures. The Accounting Manager is responsible for andwill oversee certain financial objectives such as preparing and regulating annual budgets, scheduling expenditures,and beginning corrective actions when budget problems occur. Also, keep track of corporate financial status byclosely monitoring revenue, expenses, and future budget changes while evaluating financial data, and preparereports on finances. The Accounting Director may help guide other departments/divisions/branches by applyingobservations and recommendations to their financial operations. The Accounting Director also helps thecompany avoid legal challenges by understanding current and proposed legislation, enforcing certain financialregulations, and recommending new, efficient procedures. The Accounting Director may also be responsible forupdating company information by participating in any educational opportunities that can advance the company’scurrent financial model.

Daily responsibilities:

• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results.
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status.
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending.
• Provide technical support and advice on management accounting.
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures.
• Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers.
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process.
• Provide input into department’s goal setting process.
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule.
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns.
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance.
• Plan, assign and review staff’s work.
• Support month-end and year-end close process.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles.
  
  

Requirements

• 5 years+ of relevant accounting experience.
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures.
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Awareness of business trends.
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks.
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.
• BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.