Finance Manager

at  FirstService Residential

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Finance Manager is responsible for their portfolio of condominiums and/or cooperatives in
New York City. This position will require you to meet deadlines in the appropriate assigned projects. The ideal candidate must demonstrate organizational and multitasking skills and have strong financial acumen and ability to understand financial statements.
This position requires a meeting with Property Managers and Board Members to discuss the financial status of their properties.
The Finance Manager will act as a strategic intermediary between financial reporting, property management, and the external Board of Directors ("Clients"). This position is focused on elevating client satisfaction by strengthening client relationships; additionally, the role involves facilitating effective communication and coordinating efforts across internal departments to ensure seamless service delivery.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from a four-year college or university, or related work experience is preferred. CPA is a plus.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in the property management industry or real estate fields, with client-related experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering excellent client experiences and maintaining high client satisfaction levels.
• Knowledge of assets, cash balance, and availability of funds for projects and cash flow management for capital improvements.
• Excellent organization, motivation, leadership, management, and interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking, complex problem solving, judgement and decision-making ability.
• Strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills. Ability to communicate and provide guidance to all employee and client levels.
• Must have strong proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook. Proficiency researching the Internet.
• Previous experience with financial and accounting programs such as Yardi, MDS or other property management accounting software is a plus.
• Must be able to keep up in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment while maintaining a cool, calm, and collected attitude.
• Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently. Must be self-driven with the ability to identify, plan and prioritize projects and assignments and be able to hit important deadlines

The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by positions in this job classification. Not all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty.

• Being able to review high volume of reports and perform various analyses of monthly/quarterly/annual reports, with excellent attention to detail and a proper sense of urgency.
• Responding to clients’ questions and providing helpful feedback and suggestions within Financial Management area.
• Participate in client meetings.
• Oversee year end audit process by working closely with audit firms and Client Accounting team.
• Prepare Form 1098 filings, facilitating precise reporting for mortgage interest deductions.
• Building, maintaining, and improving relations between Client Accounting team, Property Managers and our clients.
• Review and present monthly financial statements.
• Offering guidance and expert advice to clients regarding our company’s Financial Management procedures and reporting processes.
• Assist Property Managers in the budgeting process.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Practices and adheres to FirstService Residential Global Service Standards.
• Always conducts business with the highest standards of personal, professional and ethical conduct.
• Performs or assists with any operations as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules. Notifies supervision of unusual equipment or operating problems and the need for additional material and supplies.
• May participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, policies, and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensures all safety precautions are followed while performing the work.
• Follows all policies and Standard Operating Procedures as instructed by Management