Director of Client Accounting

MD Squared Property Group is a leader in providing New York top tier property management services in New York. After a combined three decades in the real estate industry, our leadership recognized the need for personalized management solutions and have dedicated ourselves to anticipating and addressing our clients specific needs. Challenging the status quo of how we manage properties includes changing the way we hire and compensate our managers and staff. We insist on hiring dedicated and driven professionals and we offer growth opportunities that motivate staff for long-term potential.

 

Job Overview

The Director of Client Accounting will be responsible for all aspects of the

client accounting department. The successful candidate should have

extensive accounting experience in property management accounting for

both CIRAs and rental properties.

 

In addition to the accounting experience, a proven track record in

leadership, staff development and retention, process improvement, and

oversight and review of client deliverables is required.

 

The Director of Client Accounting will report directly to the CFO and will also

work closely with the President of Client Operations.

 

Job Responsibilities

• Oversees client accounting teams including financial reporting,

budgeting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking and payroll.

• Holds each department accountable to provide timely and accurate

deliverables. Our mission is to provide outstanding financial

accounting services.

• Provides leadership, support and training both within the accounting

department and property management teams.

• Constantly is looking for improvements in efficiencies and

improvement in processes within the department. In addition, ensures

that strong financial controls are in place.

• Oversees current client support and is heavily involved in the

onboarding of new clients to ensure a smooth transition.

• Creates processes to track/review reporting and other critical tasks

within the department to ensure deadlines are timely met.

• Works with internal IT and external vendors that support the

accounting software and other technology and services within the

client accounting department.

• Attends client presentations and financial related meetings on a per

needed basis.

 

Management Responsibilities:

• Develops a strong diverse team willing that understand the various

processes within the department to meet the financial needs of each

client.

• Provides one on one coaching and training to promote growth and

career paths for our team.

• Cultivates an open team environment and seeks feedback from the

team.

• Exemplifies commitment to our Core Values and holds self and others accountable

for completing leadership responsibilities and other tasks.

• Conducts on going performance management by constantly providing

positive and constructive feedback.

• Works closely with HR for hiring of team members as needed as well

as other HR related matters.

• Leads weekly team meetings with team and leadership to set rocks

and solve departmental issues.

 

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or other related degree along with relevant work

experience.

• Seven (7) to twelve (12) years of experience in private/public accounting working in

the property management or other related industry

• Prior management experience with staff and the ability to apply that experience to a

wide range of client situations.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity.
• Essential and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Project management and time management skills.
• Ability to build productive cross-functional, collaborative working relationships.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage unexpected and sometimes urgent firm or

client matters as they arise.

• A general and growing knowledge of the services the company provides.
• Strong organizational skills
• Other tasks and duties as assigned

 

What we offer:

As a full time, exempt team member, you will have access to full comprehensive

benefits, including but not limited to, health, dental, vision, life and disability

plans. You will also be eligible for paid vacation, holidays, a retirement

contribution with a company match and other employee related discounts for

services such as gym memberships and pet insurance.

 

Compensation range is based on relevant prior experience.