Client 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

Associa Chicagoland is seeking a Client Accounting Director in our Schaumburg office to provide leadership to the accounting department and assist in all aspects of association accounting processes. The Client Accounting Director will also work directly with the leadership team to help guide the leadership team and other departments/divisions/branches by applying observations and recommendations to their financial operations. This position is responsible for hiring, training, and coaching employees and enforcing corporate company policies, rules, and procedures. The

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Oversee client accounting staff and assist in all aspects of Association accounting processes.
• Manage the daily activities of the accounting department.
• Responsible for supervision and performance accountants including performance reviews, disciplinary action and hiring.
• Assisting in all aspects ofaccounting processes which includes the timely and accurate maintenance of daily financial activity, cash management, general ledger activity, and reviewing monthly financial statements for associations.
• Support community Association Manager and Association Board of Directors as requested.
• Work with supporting departments (A/R, A/P, Data, Tax and Investment teams) on issue resolution.
• Collect and provide information for audit inquiries and give assistance to auditors.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures relating to financial management, budget and accounting.
• Oversee the posting and maintenance of general ledger accounts, payroll transactions, accounts payable and general ledger adjustments.
• Provide financial analysis statements including monthly balance sheets, income statements, cash flows statements, and actual to budget and last year variance analysis.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures (US GAAP) at an expert level.
• Knowledge of budget development and implementation.
• Knowledge of an Accounting Shared Services Center environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) at a proficient level.
• Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques at an expert level.
• Professional customer service skills.
• Project management at a proficient level.
• Professional communication skills (phone, interpersonal, written, verbal, etc.).
• Self-motivated, proactive, detail oriented and a team player.
• Time management and time critical prioritization skills.
  
  

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors Degree Required
• 7 – 10 years of directly related or closely related experience
• 5 – 7 years of Management and/or Supervisory experience
  
  

What we offer:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• 401K with employer contribution
• PTO
• Training on all systems
• Starting salary $115,000 - $120,000 - depending on experience
  
  

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.