Accounting Manager
The Accounting Manager will coordinate and manage the property accounting function, ensuring the accuracy and maintenance of the ledger accounts and resultant financial statements. This individual will oversee the day-to-day property accounting activities and the monthly financial statement closing process in a deadline focused environment. This position will oversee a team of 3 4 people.
Responsibilities :
- Ensures the accurate, timely completion of monthly, quarterly and annual book close cycles for an accounting function by effective planning, monitoring and problem solving.
- Build a culture of innovation to continuously improve processes to ensure work is performed in the most efficient means possible.
- Oversees production of all financial reports issued by an accounting function, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting regulations.
- Develops documents and ensures adherence to an internal control framework that ensures accurate and timely financial reporting. Makes recommendations to continuously improve the overall control environment.
- Coaches the team to assess the business value and efficiency of the work performed, identifying and implementing improvements.
- Delivers business results while building the teams capabilities by setting challenging objectives and coaching the team in meeting them. Has the vision to create employee development plans that build strengths needed for the current operation and for the future.
- Develops staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships.
- Oversees the annual audit(s) and tax return filings for the properties in conjunction with the Controller, as well as annual Commonwealth of Massachusetts Cost Reports for entities managed by the company.
- Other projects and duties as needed
- Assists the operations in the preparation of the annual budget for the managed sites
Job Requirements :
Bachelors degree (Accounting or Finance) is required, with current CPA / Chartered Accountant license desiredMinimum of 7 years experience in accountingExperience with hiring, training and supervising employees.Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, standards and regulations.Superior data management and data analysis skills.Audit or public accounting experience preferredProperty accounting experience preferred but not required.Knowledge of Yardi.Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, Pivot Tables, data table lookup), as well as Word and Power Point proficiency.Must demonstrate the ability to execute thoroughly in a fast-paced work environment, adapting quickly to changing conditions to achieve results.Facilitates cross-functional collaboration and communicates effectively to a wide variety of audiences at all levels of the organization.Experience with operational process reviews and basic internal control requirementsDemonstrated ability to work independently to gather facts, organize data, analyze financial statements and other financial data to identify relevant issues and support findingsExpertise, knowledge and aptitude for developing and delivering accounting services solutionsAbility to effectively manage overall client relationships with regards to financial reporting to exceed client expectationsAbility to provide effective communication to both clients and project teamAbility to break complex issues into project steps and problem solveStrong written and verbal communication skills and ability to articulate, write and present information in a clear and understandable manner