VP Operational Accounting

Mid America Apartments • Germantown, TN

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About The Position

The Vice President of Operational Accounting reports to the Chief Accounting Officer and is responsible for the oversight and implementation of accounts payable organization and back-office systems, including evaluation, configuration, project management, and implementations. The VP of Operational Accounting will identify process improvement and automation opportunities in the accounting organization and partner with key stakeholders throughout the organization to enhance and better integrate financial controls, systems, and processes. The successful candidate will embody and work to reinforce MAA's Core Values throughout all aspects of MAA. Those values include: Appreciating the uniqueness of each individual, Communicating openly and with integrity, Embracing opportunities, Doing the right thing at the right time for the right reasons.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field of study.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in accounting, finance or a related field.
• Leadership and management experience of an accounting, finance, or related function.
• Project management and process improvement experience with broad, complex projects and/or system implementations.

Nice To Haves

• Technical experience with automation software applications and/or accounting, financial or related systems.
• Experience managing a large workforce with exempt and non-exempt staff.
• Master's degree in accounting or related field of study.
• Certified Public Accounting (CPA) designation.

Responsibilities

• Leads, manages, and oversees the accounts payable organization and functions.
• Ensures the selection, training, and on-going development of staff.
• Manages monthly, quarterly and annual financial close process, including accounts payable, utility processing, procurement, vendor management, travel, and entertainment.
• Oversees management of back-office systems, including evaluation, selection, configuration, project management, and implementation.
• Works closely with internal IT organization to constantly drive improvements in accounting processes through automation.
• Designs and implements processes to ensure efficiency and compliance with established policies and procedures; establishes and maintains appropriate internal controls and segregation of duties.
• Works with internal departments when designing new accounting processes and programs and assisting in resolution of accounting problems arising between internal departments.
• Drives transformation and change management in accounting processes and systems.
• Complies with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and filings as well as company policies and procedures.
• Manages and participates in ad hoc and other special projects, as deemed necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree