Corporate Branch Controller

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

Purpose

The Corporate Branch Controller is responsible for analyzing financial information and preparing financial reports or other financial activities for assigned branches. The Corporate Branch Controller is also responsible for preparing journal entries and reports necessary for monthly closing of the books and financial statements. In addition, this position coordinates and analyzes information required for audit schedules and participates in monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting

• Main G/L point of contact for branch /integrated service company presidents and Home Office department leaders.
• Will perform general accounting, and other related duties in the daily administration of accounting department.
• Maintain general ledger to include the preparation of journal entries, coding of invoices, accounts analysis and reconciliation, closing books monthly, balance sheet and income statement reconciliations, and setting up new accounts.
• Process and/or monitor journal entries recording the monthly activity of all entities.
• Perform bank reconciliation monthly, verify all deposits, and address questions and problems from banking institutions.
• Assist with auditors and provide supporting documentation as needed.

Reporting

• Assist in preparation of monthly financial reports to include preparation of monthly balance sheet and income statement.
• Use real-time reporting for current posting data - account displays, financial statements, different balance sheet versions, ad hoc reporting; all business transactions.
• Interaction with Operations Senior Management, Branch Presidents, Corporate Finance and Accounting team members and Finance and Accounting Senior Management.

Requirements

Education / Work Experience

• This position requires a Bachelors degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• 8-10 years experience in accounting is required.
• Preferably CPA or working on CPA

Skills / Other Requirements

• Microsoft D365 core applications experience a plus.
• Knowledge of advanced Microsoft Excel including pivot table, v-lookups and macros and data filtering/sorting.
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.
• Customer orientation and ability to adapt/respond to different types of people and situations.
• Ability to problem solve for efficient solutions in a concise manner.
• Strong skills in written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of operational accounting, financial requirements, accounting requirements, and business management practices.
• Insurance and leasing (Ruling 842) experience preferred.

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.