Manager, Property Accounting

Cardinal Group Career•Denver, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Property Accounting Manager manages a team of Property Accountants responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial records for a portfolio of real estate communities. Ongoing work includes personnel and performance management, bookkeeping, providing internal support on accounting issues, and overseeing month-end procedures. The role collaborates with teams across Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Design, Development, and Project Management. The position is full-time and exempt, reports to the Director of Property Accounting, and is based in an office environment. Routine local travel may be required for training, client visits, or other work needs. Non-routine overnight travel may be required for company functions, training, property visits, or special projects. The description is not an exhaustive list of duties; other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Five to eight years of experience in real estate bookkeeping.
Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and their application in property management and real estate.
Expertise in accounting skills and concepts, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger analysis, accrual-basis and cash-basis accounting, operating expenditures, and capital expenditures.
Experience with property management software.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to read, analyze, articulate, and compile financial reports used for business correspondence.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Willingness to assist with additional tasks as needed.
Strong time-management skills.
Proven supervisory and leadership experience.
Ability to work as a team player and respect colleagues.
Ability to embrace change and new ideas.
Ability to embody the Cardinal Culture and Cardinal Core Values.
Ability to use hands to finger, type, handle, or feel and to talk or hear; frequently stand, walk, reach, and stoop or squat; often sit; and push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver office products and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
Property management experience.
Experience with Yardi Voyager.
Career experience as an Accounting Manager, Accounting Controller, or Accountant.

Responsibilities

Contribute accounting information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; prepare and complete action plans; implement production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; and resolve problems.
Improve systems and procedures, analyze variances, and initiate corrective action.
Monitor revenue and expenses; coordinate the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data; and prepare special reports.
Research and interpret accounting policy to guide other departments, applying observations and recommendations to operational issues.
Produce financial reports or statements and ensure accurate, timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
Ensure monthly and quarterly bank compliance activities are completed accurately and on time.
Assist in developing and implementing procedures and features to improve departmental workflow.
Train new and existing staff as needed.
Respond to inquiries from the Director of Property Accounting, Controller, and other finance and firm-wide managers regarding financial results and special reporting requests.
Establish internal controls to maintain financial security and protect confidential information.
Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Assist with year-end activities, including audit and tax return preparation.
Establish and maintain fiscal files and records documenting transactions.
Recruit, select, orient, train, assign, schedule, coach, counsel, and discipline employees; communicate job expectations; monitor and review performance and contributions; plan and review compensation actions; and enforce policies and procedures.
Participate in Cardinal U training as required.
Complete other related work as needed or assigned by the supervisor.