Director of Accounting

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Job Description

Title: Director of Accounting

A well-established large property management firm is looking for a Director of Accounting. The position will oversee all aspects of corporate and client accounting.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Director of Accounting is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting. This position will develop and maintain accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. This position supervises the accounting department, which consists of AR, AP, and Accounting staff, to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed promptly and accurately. This position addresses tight deadlines and many accounting activities, including corporate and client general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation, and the support of budget and forecast activities. This position is also responsible for completing the responsibilities of a Branch Controller.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Corporate Accounting:

• Ensure all accounting transactions are appropriately recorded according to required procedures and regulatory compliance
• Ensure accuracy of revenue accruals, prepaid and deferred items, accruals, and reallocations
• Oversee the accounting close process and communicates with other areas of accounting and operations to ensure deadlines are met
• Coordinate branch monthly reports and period-end processing
• Maintain all branch company financial reports and adjustments
• Assist with the annual budget and forecasting process
• Participate as a member of Senior staff in the strategic operations of the branch
  
  

Client Accounting:

• Develop and maintain accounting control mechanisms to monitor the reconciliation process of all balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Create and support an efficient and accurate process for the flow of information between the property management and accounting departments
• Ensure internal controls are in place and operating effectively
• Ensure the maintenance and reconciliation of all bank accounts and G/L accounts
• Oversee the accounting close process, and communicate with other areas of accounting and property management to ensure deadlines are met
• Work with the GL accountants to ensure clean and timely client CPA reviews and tax preparation
• Support accounting and property management staff with the annual budget and forecasting process
• Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Work with each direct report to establish annual goals and objectives and monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff.
• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed
• Handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc.
• Support the Branch president with special projects and workflow process improvements as needed
  
  

Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration, CPA or MBA is preferred; seven plus years of experience in financial reporting and accounting; five years of supervisory experience is preferred.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

This position requires experience with Microsoft 365, Power BI, and property management-specific software, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong skills in written and verbal communication
• Strong interpersonal, supervisory, and customer service skills
• Detail-oriented and willing to participate in a hands-on capacity to ensure the department's successful operations.
• Ability to analyze financial data and make rational and informed decisions in accordance with company policy and GAAP
• Supervisory and administrative skills, including the ability to select, appraise, motivate and develop subordinates
• Ability to provide effective direction, leadership, and team building
• Demonstrated abilities to plan, prioritize and delegate work assignments
• Skills and abilities to provide functional and administrative guidance for activities in defined scope of responsibilities
• General knowledge of computer equipment & IT, capabilities, and applications
• Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of management and subordinates
• Ability to direct and control overall organizational resources
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Must be able to lift/carry reports and materials, move about the office, effectively communicate in person and on the phone, efficiently use computer and filing systems, and complete required paperwork.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Typical indoor office environment; may be subjected to high levels of stress; may be subjected to long irregular hours; subject to many interruptions.

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.