VP, Community Accounting Integration

Ventura Community Partners•Scottsdale, AZ

About The Position

The Vice President, Community Accounting Integration owns quality assurance and operational integration for acquired companies across the Community Accounting organization. The role leads integration of community-level financial operations, including financial reporting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, treasury, and budgeting. It sets the integration standard, owns the community integration playbook and its quality assurance framework, and is accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and control integrity of acquired community portfolios. Because acquired companies will generally retain their existing accounting platforms, the role governs quality and compliance across mixed systems rather than leading platform migrations. The position partners with M&A and the Integration Management Office on pre-close diligence and directs post-close governance across Community Accounting workstreams. It coordinates third-party service providers and acquired company teams, delivering results through influence and coordination rather than direct reporting authority. It also leads continuous improvement, standardization, and AI and automation adoption across Community Accounting and the acquired portfolio. Success requires executive-level judgment, the ability to lead multiple complex initiatives in a dynamic environment, and strong executive presence and communication skills in transitions involving acquired company employees and clients. The position supports the organization's commitment to Integrity, Respect, Service, and Community, with a focus on enriching the resident experience and fostering belonging. The work is primarily performed in a standard office setting, with occasional travel to acquired company sites and communities, as needed up to 30%.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 10 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership of cross-functional teams and resources without direct reporting authority.
Experience in community association management, HOA, property management, or related service sectors.
Comprehensive knowledge of general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury and cash management, budgeting, and financial reporting.
Strong command of GAAP, internal controls, and financial best practices, with the ability to design and enforce quality assurance and review standards.
Strong working knowledge of multiple accounting platforms and the challenges of governing, reconciling, and consolidating results in a mixed-system environment.
Proven experience working across large accounting teams and multiple functions to drive process consistency.
Demonstrated experience selecting, directing, and managing third-party service providers, consultants, or outsourced accounting resources, including scope, performance, and deliverable quality.
Strong project management skills and attention to detail, including accuracy and quality in execution, documentation, and communication.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships and manage expectations with clients and boards.
Ability to influence and drive change at all levels of an organization.
Comfort with ambiguity and ability to work independently.
Proficiency with project management software and collaboration tools, such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Teams.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry items up to 20 pounds.
Ability to move through office environments and travel to work locations; the role may involve walking, standing, and navigating workspaces.
Frequent sitting for extended periods and regular manual dexterity for typing, writing, and operating office equipment and digital tools.
Occasional driving for onsite integration activities; must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. A motor vehicle record will be reviewed at hire and periodically thereafter.
Willingness to travel as needed, up to 30%.

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or MBA.
Proficiency with multiple financial ERP systems relevant to HOA and condominium management, such as Caliber, TOPS, VMS, or Vantaca.
Experience with private equity-backed organizations and multi-transaction acquisition environments.

Responsibilities

Set strategic direction and priorities for Community Accounting integration, and own the integration playbook, governance model, and standards.
Partner with M&A and the Integration Management Office on deal assumptions, Day 1 readiness, and post-close governance.
Track integration progress, quality outcomes, and value realization, and present results to the Chief Community Accounting Officer, executive team, and integration steering committee.
Lead community accounting due diligence, assessing financial operations, systems, staffing, service providers, internal controls, and related risks and commitments.
Quantify diligence findings, including remediation effort, ongoing operating cost, and risk exposure, and define post-close governance and quality assurance plans before close.
Verify acquired entities' compliance with GAAP, governing documents, statutory and regulatory requirements, Company policies, and internal controls.
Conduct or arrange recurring post-acquisition audits and control reviews; document defects, assign remediation ownership, and confirm resolution.
Define and monitor portfolio quality and performance metrics, and report outcomes to leadership.
Apply consistent quality standards across companies using different accounting platforms, including review procedures for data integrity, reporting, and system access controls.
Partner with the Integration Management Office to design acquisition governance and direct execution of plans, timelines, and deliverables across Community Accounting.
Hold service providers and acquired company teams accountable for general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, treasury, budgeting, and financial reporting requirements.
Establish mappings, reporting bridges, and review routines to consolidate results from multiple accounting platforms accurately and on schedule.
Scope, direct, and manage third-party integration providers, including statements of work, service levels, resource allocation, deliverable quality, and escalation.
Oversee milestones, escalate issues, manage dependencies across accounting operations, IT, client services, and community management, and coordinate with transitions and onboarding to meet client and board commitments.
Align acquired company policies, procedures, and controls with Community Accounting standards and compliance requirements; facilitate decisions and execution across the function.
Serve as a subject matter expert between Community Accounting and IT on reporting requirements, system access and controls, and process automation initiatives.
Evaluate processes and implement practices that improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability; apply integration lessons to the broader operating model.
Partner with IT and Community Accounting to identify AI and automation opportunities, oversee pilots and rollouts, and measure realized benefits.
Collaborate with third-party vendors on system integrations that improve workflows with minimal operational disruption.
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve integration risks and system or process issues, escalating when necessary and driving root-cause correction.
Establish effective communication with acquired company employees, provide guidance, manage expectations, and facilitate regular updates and checkpoints.
Engage tactfully and discreetly with seller-side personnel during and after closing.
Lead change initiatives involving policy and control adoption, reporting changes, and standardization; build acquired-team capability and promote continuous improvement, accountability, and adaptability.
Conduct analyses supporting diligence and governance, including process mapping, system and reporting assessments, staffing and capacity modeling, and value-creation estimates.