Financial Manager (Remote/EAST REGION)

RealManage•Plano, TX

23h•$85,000 - $95,000•Remote

About The Position

RealManage is a prominent national firm, recognized on the Inc. 5000 list and operating across 16 states plus Washington DC. The company serves a diverse client base including homeowners’ associations (HOAs), condominium associations, cooperatives, luxury high-rises, municipal utility districts, and master-planned communities, as well as nationally renowned developer and builder clients. Ranked among the top firms in the community management industry, RealManage delivers exceptional solutions at competitive prices by leveraging cutting-edge cloud-based technologies, mobile apps, industry-leading practices, and a highly skilled workforce. Their mission is to offer comprehensive and innovative solutions that consistently surpass customer expectations, prioritizing transparency and visibility, and continuously measuring performance for rapid improvement. RealManage fosters a workplace culture that promotes professionalism, encourages growth, and embraces diversity, aiming to lead the industry through financial strength and continual innovation. The Financial Manager is responsible for client service and managing a team of accounting professionals. This team provides accounting, cash management, financial reporting, and financial management consultation services for a large portfolio of community association clients. The role involves interfacing with property managers, general managers, property developers, community association Board of Directors, and third-party service providers on financial matters, and is a "hands-on" accounting position.

Requirements

Must live in the East Region of the US
Accounting degree from a 4-year accredited college / university
2 years minimum experience as an Accounting Manager or Controller
Supervision of an accounting department with a minimum of 5 employees
Hands on experience with a mid to upper tier accounting software package
Demonstrated experience with a systems conversion and balance transfer
Exceptional computer skills (power user)
Excellent grasp of basic accounting theory and methods of accounting (accrual, cash and modified cash)
Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer
Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, or reach as needed
Ability to lift or move objects up to 10–15 pounds (e.g., files, office supplies)
Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other office equipment
Visual acuity to read printed materials, spreadsheets, and computer screens
Hearing and speech ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and in virtual meetings
Ability to work in a standard office environment with moderate noise levels
Ability to work a standard schedule, with occasional extended hours as required
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Strong interpersonal/communication (written and verbal) skills
Ability to work efficiently in a dynamic, challenging, high change/growth environment

Nice To Haves

Real estate, property management and/or outsourced accounting / bookkeeping industry experience strongly preferred
CPA / graduate degree a plus

Responsibilities

Client contractual service deliverables including review and approval of monthly financial reports and annual budgets
Managing the monthly pre-close and close processes
Managing the preparation process for annual budgets
Managing the daily flow of financial service inquiries and requests
Client billing for services performed outside the service level agreement
Client satisfaction and retention
Recruiting, hiring, training and mentoring staff
Troubleshooting and resolving escalated issues
Coordinating with other CiraConnect SaaS Shared Services departments providing AP Lockbox, AR Lockbox, Property Conveyance Lockbox, Delinquent Account Collections, Audit-tax, Insurance, Corporate, Information Technology and Transition services in the delivery of overall financial management services
Serving as the primary financial consultant with community managers and community Board of Directors
Process improvement recommendations and implementation
Becoming a “subject matter expert” in the CiraConnect SaaS technology platform with respect to the delivery of accounting and financial management services