Director of Accounting

Education : Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field. CPA required. MBA is a plus

Experience : Demonstrated successful financial accounting experience and performance including decision making responsibilities and supervision of accounting staff.  Ability to consistently provide timely and accurate financial and management information and analysis.  Must have experience in leading month-end close, external audit, and tax return preparation process.

Skills : Expertise in accounting practices. Strong organizational, time management, problem solving and communication skills. High proficiency in Microsoft Excel. A high demonstrated history of producing detailed and accurate financial reports hitting financial closing deadlines. Yardi experience is a plus.

Requirements : Has a valid drivers license and reliable public transportation, local travel is required, and reliable attendance.

Duties and Responsibilities : Develop and oversee direct reports including hiring and conducting performance reviews.   Manage the accounting team to ensure work is accurate and completed according to specific deadlines. Responsible for month, quarter, and year-end financial reporting close process including account variance analysis, including review and approval of monthly balance sheet account reconciliations. Timely and accurate production of data requests and communicating with the VP of Accounting about problems or discrepancies. Responsible for production of quarterly accounting data for Board presentations. Responsible for development of accounting procedures, documentation of data flow for the department and establishing internal control systems to prevent inaccuracies in financial reports. Responsible for managing accounting data, ensuring data integrity and accuracy and maintaining effective interdepartmental communication.   Develop and prepare supplemental financial analysis and reports as required. Leads and encourages continual efficiency and process improvements.    Develop and improve intradepartmental plans, processes and procedures and assist with interdepartmental processes and procedures.   Responsible for accurate and timely preparation of audit and tax data requests from the CPA firm during annual engagements. Serve as the Accounting Department representative on the Leadership Council. Perform other duties and projects assigned.