Corporate Accounting Manager

Avenue5 Residential, LLC•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The corporate accounting manager is responsible for managing corporate accounting functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. This role collaborates with internal and corporate departments to support financial processes, maintain compliance, and ensure alignment across corporate accounting activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required
Three to five years of experience in an accounting role required
Three to five years of property management experience required
Direct management experience is required
Advanced level knowledge of MS Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (including Excel functions)
Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Creates a climate in which associates want to do their best by leading and communicating a shared vision with associates and providing coaching and development
Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
Required to complete and successfully pass the Avenue5 Fair Housing and Preventing Discrimination and Harassment training and other courses, if assigned
Required to maintain a regular schedule which may require working overtime, weekends, and non-traditional holidays
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 25 pounds
Must be able to observe and detect signs of emergency through visual and/or auditor cues
Must be able to remain stationary move around, reach, and position oneself as needed for extended periods of time
Ability to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels, including the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make discriminations sound
Visual requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision
Ability to compare, copy, coordinate, synthesize, negotiate, communicate, and instruct
Ability to tolerate stressful situations
Ability to work under minimal to moderate supervision

Nice To Haves

CPA license is preferred
Prior experience in Yardi Voyager or other equivalent systems is a plus
Knowledge of GAAP in the multi-family property management industry is preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day corporate accounting activities, including general ledger oversight, journal entries, and account reconciliations
Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring deadlines are met and financials are accurate and complete
Assist with and maintain property mapping and GL mapping across multiple accounting platforms to ensure consistent and accurate reporting
Review and approve journal entries, accruals, and adjustments in accordance with GAAP and company policies
Prepare and analyze financial statements and supporting schedules
Maintain and enhance internal controls, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
Support internal reviews and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and documentation
Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., client accounting, marketing, payroll, and operations) to support business initiatives and financial processes
Ensure integrity of the general ledger and consistency across financial systems
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
Provide guidance and support to accounting staff, including training and review of work products, as applicable
Perform other tasks as required when directed