Director of Client Accounting - (Rizzetta and Company an Affiliate of FirstService Residential)

Description

Director of Client Accounting - Rizzetta and Company an Affiliate of FirstService Residential.

Summary

We are seeking a strategic and results-oriented individual to lead the overall vision, direction, and performance of our Community Management Accounting function. This role will oversee a team of seasoned accounting professionals responsible for delivering full-cycle financial services to approximately clients. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in accrual-based accounting, a track record of building and leading high-performing teams, and a commitment to operational excellence and superior client service. This role is critical in ensuring accurate and timely preparation, review, and delivery of monthly financial statements, year-end attest engagements, and tax filings, while driving process improvements, system enhancements, and scalable practices that support long-term growth.

Essential Functions

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to the accounting department, ensuring operational excellence, financial accuracy, and timely deliverables.
• Design, implement, and monitor robust internal control frameworks to ensure full compliance with GAAP, GASB, Florida statutes, and industry-specific regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the senior accounting liaison to client Boards, delivering executive-level guidance, financial forecasting, and strategic recommendations to support fiduciary responsibilities.
• Oversee the accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial statements, annual tax filings, banking relationships and external audit engagements, ensuring transparency and compliance.
• Identify and implement process improvements, system enhancements, and financial policies that drive scalability, reduce risk, and improve reporting efficiency.
• Champion a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement within the accounting team.
• Perform additional duties as required to support the company’s financial and operational objectives.

Education

Experience

Skills

Supervisory Responsibilities

Yes, including training, mentoring, and providing problem-solving solutions to team members.

Work Environment

Professional office environment.

Physical Demands

Physical demands are essentially those of sedentary work. Tasks may require extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Must be able to drive to different office sites and properties from time to time.

EEO Statement

Rizzetta & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.