Accounting Manager

at  FirstService Residential

JOB OVERVIEW:

As an Accounting Manager, you’ll be responsible for analyzing and reporting the financial activities of your assigned community. Working closely with building management and Board of Trustees to prepare and monitor community budgets and cash management.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university is required
• Excellent organizational skills and project management.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills ensuring information is presented in a thorough, articulate, logical manner.
• Advanced written communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent Analytical Skills.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting/budgeting procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure, to adjust to constant changes, to handle multiple tasks, and to coordinate the work of others.
• Ability to keep complex records, to assemble and organize data of complex nature, and to prepare and submit reports in acceptable formats and in a timely manner.
• Ability to conceptualize, plan and organize multiple programs and assignments effectively.
• Ability to work on complex and confidential tasks utilizing judgment, tact, and resourcefulness.
• Skill in developing and maintaining good working relationships.
• Decision/making - thoughtful decisions and sound judgements made based on a clear understanding of problem or issue.
• Initiative - recognizes what needs to be done and acts and accomplishes results proactively.
• Technical Acumen - possesses necessary knowledge and applies it to identifying & resolving issues.
• Accountability – ensures commitments and deliverables are completed on-time and in-full.
  What We Offer:
  As a full-time exempt associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, vision, and others. In addition, you will be eligible for time off benefits, paid holidays and a 401k with company match. Occasional travel may be required to attend training and other company functions.
  Compensation : $70,000+

• Maintain day-to-day positive and productive interactions with General Manager, department managers/staff, Accounting, Collections, and other functional areas as well as the Client Board.
• Work with the General Manager in responding to questions, requested actions, etc. from the Client President & Treasurer.
• Assist in training the General Manager, department Managers and other staff on accounting processes and procedures including proper invoice approval and / coding and understanding of policies / procedures.
• Assist the General Manager, staff, co-workers, and Client with questions and requests.
• Review financial statements, budgets, and audits, covering the Operating, Golf Course, General Reserve, Lake Maintenance Reserve and Dock Reserve Funds and ensure information is accurate, complete, and delivered on-time.
• Partner with FirstService Residential’s Client Collections Department to ensure proper training and oversight of self and staff.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state, federal and local laws, and requirements.
• Manage direct reports responsible for onsite Accounts Receivable, Collections, Accounts Payable and daily transactions for the Golf Fund.
• Work with the General Manager on Budget creation, covering all on-site departments including Administrative, Maintenance, the Golf Course, and the Police Department.
• Ensure resolution of any major accounting / financial issues with managers, accounting staff, sites/board members.
• Reports are to include at a minimum monthly and YTD financials, bank reconciliations, budget/actual headcount reports, capital spending, fixed asset schedules, Dashboard/KPI, Delinquency Reports, etc.
• Drive improvements in reporting capabilities such as proper aged receivables and automated generation of KPI’s/Dashboard, headcount reports, etc.
• Provide monthly variance actual/budget analysis and commentary.
• Create reports and presentation materials for Finance Committee and Board Meetings.
• Responsible for all accounting functions of the Golf Course.
• Work with the General Manager in responding to Board accounting/financial questions and inquiries.
• Work with the General Manager to ensure all accounting/financial task items from meetings with Boards are completed
• Primary FirstService Residential Finance contact with the client working closely with the Board Treasurer and Finance Committee Chairperson as authorized by the Treasurer.
• Act as a Champion for the Client within FirstService Residential.
• Additional duties as necessary to ensure General Ledger Client Accounting is functioning at the highest level possible.
• Assist with special projects as requested or instructed by the General Manager.
• Work directly with Controller to develop consistent and accurate standards and processes
• Proactively identify where more value may be generated (e.g. review of and suggested banking changes to increase interest income).
• Maintain an accurate and up to date chart of accounts
• Review internal control weaknesses and implement or recommend improvements as warranted.