Property Accounting Manager

Howard Hughes•The Woodlands, TX

17d

About The Position

The Operating Accounting Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements for the properties. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, and internal/external audit compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in accounting.
Ability to prepare and analyze detailed financial statements and information.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
Must be deadline focused, organized and exhibit problem solving skills.
Must be self-motivated and work with little supervision.
Interact effectively as part of a team and build positive relationships with employees at all levels within the organization.
Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic setting with competing priorities.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred.
Preference given to real estate industry experience.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power BI, J.D. Edwards, Argus, and/or Hubble a plus.
Demonstrated interest in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, with a track record of learning and applying new digital tools to improve processes, insights, or outcomes.

Responsibilities

Oversee and participate in the month-end close process, ensuring all journal entries, account analyses, and reconciliations are completed and reviewed monthly and are in compliance with SOX requirements.
Review and analyze financial information to prepare monthly consolidated financial statements and other accounting and asset management monthly reports.
Prepare quarterly reports and variance analyses as required.
Participate in monthly meetings to review financial statements with Asset Management.
Prepare appropriate schedules to support quarterly and year-end balances for management and for internal/external audit purposes.
Assist with preparation of financial reports for internal purposes, loan reporting and SEC filings.
Participate in the preparation of re-forecasts and budgets.
Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Establish and review the implementation and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures while identifying areas of improvement.
Develop and maintain an effective control environment over areas of responsibility, including G/L accounting, fixed assets, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Review management and leasing fee calculations as required.
Review annual tenant expense recovery reconciliations and assist with tenant expense recovery audits as needed.
Support the information needs of the corporate departments that are responsible for legal collection efforts, real property tax assessments, payroll processing, lease initiatives and financing due diligence.
Assist property management with accounting related inquiries and special projects as needed.