Manager, Property Accounting

Cardinal Group Companies•Denver, CO

11d•$95,000 - $110,000•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 responsibilities include personnel and performance management, bookkeeping, internal support on accounting-related issues, and month-end procedures. The position works collaboratively with teams across Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Design, Development, and Project Management.

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, cash basis, 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 when 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 Cardinal Culture and Cardinal Core Values.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Achieve accounting operational objectives by contributing accounting information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews, preparing and completing action plans, implementing standards, and resolving 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 and guide other departments on 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 performed accurately and on time.
Assist in developing and implementing procedures and features to improve departmental workflow.
Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.
Respond to inquiries from the Director of Property Accounting, Controller, and other finance and firm-wide managers about financial results and special reporting requests.
Maintain financial security by establishing internal controls 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.
Manage human-resource activities for accounting staff, including recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating expectations; reviewing performance and compensation actions; and enforcing policies and procedures.
Participate in Cardinal U training as required.
Complete other related duties as needed or assigned.