Director of Accounting Accounting

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 Director of Client Accounting is a member of Branch Leadership (L-2). The Director is responsible for client accounting operations and supervision of accounting staff to include training, supervising and evaluating staff and accounting operations. The Director participates in Departmental committees as well as Client meetings as requested. Specific duties and responsibilities will vary from time to time.

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 GL Accounting staff, to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed promptly and accurately. This position addresses tight deadlines and many accounting activities, 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.

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

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 the essential functions.

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

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.