Zaremba Management Company
Director of Finance
Zaremba Management Company, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101
Job Details
LevelManagement
Job LocationZMC Corporate - Fairview Park, OH
Remote TypeN/A
Position TypeFull Time
Education Level4 Year Degree
Salary RangeUndisclosed
Travel PercentageNegligible
Job ShiftDay
Job CategoryAccounting
Responsibilities and Requirements
Position Summary
The Director of Finance is responsible for overseeing the accounting operations and financial reporting functions for Zaremba Management Company's portfolio of residential apartment communities and commercial properties.
Essential Job Functions
Leads the accounting and financial reporting functions through the establishment and enforcement of financial policies, procedures, and internal controlsOversees the accounting staff, including accounts payable and accounts receivable staff, through coaching and counseling employees, including ongoing performance management processesPrepares, reviews, and ensures that financial records for both Zaremba-owned and third-party managed properties are issued on timeOversees the month-end closing processPrepares, reviews, and analyzes monthly cash flow statements and general ledger reconciliationsPartners with senior team members, outside CPA firms, auditors, and property managers to streamline overall accounting and financial reporting operationsPrepares Common Area Maintenance (CAM) calculations and reconciliationCoordinates with the Regional Manager to prepare commercial properties annual budgetsPartners with Executive Leadership, Regional Managers, and Property Managers to help prepare annual budgets for our portfolio of apartment communitiesManages the tax compliance process including real estate, CAT, and year-end federal, state, and local income tax preparation with outside CPA firmsOversees real estate tax processing to ensure taxes are paid on time to avoid penaltiesReviews and approves invoices using third-party accounts payable platformPartners with lending brokers and financial institutions for mortgage refinancingPartners with insurance broker for annual property and liability insurance renewalsAssumes additional responsibilities and performs special projects as requiredRequired Qualifications
Education, Training and or/ Experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with seven plus years of accounting experience and three plus years of supervision experience. Experience in public accounting and real estate is strongly preferred. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics
Demonstrated experience and knowledge in all areas of accounting and financial reportingExcellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to communicate easily with all levels of employees, residents, and customersStrong knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft 365, Excel; proficiency with Yardi, or QuickBooks is strongly preferredStrong business acumen and the capability to collaborate at with all levels of employees, all while maintaining the highest level of confidentialityAbility to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously, and meet established deadlinesStrong attention to detailAbility to work both independently and as part of a cohesive teamDisplays a positive, friendly and professional attitude with a strong focus on customer service
Physical Demands
The nature of work requires an ability to communicate and exchange information, prepare work documents, and operate standard business office equipment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a general office environment. Weekend work and some evening work may be required during peak seasons.
Who We Are and What We Offer
Who We Are
We are Zaremba Management Company and delighting our residents, prospective tenants, and community members is at the core of everything we do. Formed in 1987 to manage real estate properties owned or partially owned by the Zaremba Family in Cleveland, Ohio, The Zaremba Management Company has established itself as a champion of superior quality and service. Today, ZMC owns and manages communities in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, North Carolina, and Texas. We manage nearly 4,800 apartment units and 250,000 square feet of office space, and we continue to grow with the addition of fee managed communities and new acquisitions.
What We Offer
Zaremba Management Company offers a competitive compensation package with a discretionary bonus program. In addition, full-time employees are eligible for a benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, short term and long term disability, a 401k program and a generous Paid Time Off policy.
LevelManagement
Job LocationZMC Corporate - Fairview Park, OH
Remote TypeN/A
Position TypeFull Time
Education Level4 Year Degree
Salary RangeUndisclosed
Travel PercentageNegligible
Job ShiftDay
Job CategoryAccounting
Responsibilities and Requirements
Position Summary
The Director of Finance is responsible for overseeing the accounting operations and financial reporting functions for Zaremba Management Company's portfolio of residential apartment communities and commercial properties.
Essential Job Functions
Leads the accounting and financial reporting functions through the establishment and enforcement of financial policies, procedures, and internal controlsOversees the accounting staff, including accounts payable and accounts receivable staff, through coaching and counseling employees, including ongoing performance management processesPrepares, reviews, and ensures that financial records for both Zaremba-owned and third-party managed properties are issued on timeOversees the month-end closing processPrepares, reviews, and analyzes monthly cash flow statements and general ledger reconciliationsPartners with senior team members, outside CPA firms, auditors, and property managers to streamline overall accounting and financial reporting operationsPrepares Common Area Maintenance (CAM) calculations and reconciliationCoordinates with the Regional Manager to prepare commercial properties annual budgetsPartners with Executive Leadership, Regional Managers, and Property Managers to help prepare annual budgets for our portfolio of apartment communitiesManages the tax compliance process including real estate, CAT, and year-end federal, state, and local income tax preparation with outside CPA firmsOversees real estate tax processing to ensure taxes are paid on time to avoid penaltiesReviews and approves invoices using third-party accounts payable platformPartners with lending brokers and financial institutions for mortgage refinancingPartners with insurance broker for annual property and liability insurance renewalsAssumes additional responsibilities and performs special projects as requiredRequired Qualifications
Education, Training and or/ Experience
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with seven plus years of accounting experience and three plus years of supervision experience. Experience in public accounting and real estate is strongly preferred. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics
Demonstrated experience and knowledge in all areas of accounting and financial reportingExcellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to communicate easily with all levels of employees, residents, and customersStrong knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft 365, Excel; proficiency with Yardi, or QuickBooks is strongly preferredStrong business acumen and the capability to collaborate at with all levels of employees, all while maintaining the highest level of confidentialityAbility to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously, and meet established deadlinesStrong attention to detailAbility to work both independently and as part of a cohesive teamDisplays a positive, friendly and professional attitude with a strong focus on customer service
Physical Demands
The nature of work requires an ability to communicate and exchange information, prepare work documents, and operate standard business office equipment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a general office environment. Weekend work and some evening work may be required during peak seasons.
Who We Are and What We Offer
Who We Are
We are Zaremba Management Company and delighting our residents, prospective tenants, and community members is at the core of everything we do. Formed in 1987 to manage real estate properties owned or partially owned by the Zaremba Family in Cleveland, Ohio, The Zaremba Management Company has established itself as a champion of superior quality and service. Today, ZMC owns and manages communities in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, North Carolina, and Texas. We manage nearly 4,800 apartment units and 250,000 square feet of office space, and we continue to grow with the addition of fee managed communities and new acquisitions.
What We Offer
Zaremba Management Company offers a competitive compensation package with a discretionary bonus program. In addition, full-time employees are eligible for a benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, short term and long term disability, a 401k program and a generous Paid Time Off policy.