Senior Accounting Manager

Job DetailExperience Level ManagerDegree Type Bachelor of Science (BS)Employment Full TimeWorking Type HybridJob Reference 0000007933Salary Type AnnuallyIndustry Real EstateSelling Points Step into a leadership role with our family-owned real estate asset management firm as a Senior Accounting Manager, where you’ll drive financial excellence, foster a collaborative team spirit, and play a pivotal role in our continued success.Job DescriptionResponsibilities: Manage the monthly financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations, and report preparation Participate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes. Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices Participate in strategic financial projects including upgrades/phase-two implementation of ERP software Ensure compliance with internal control policies in a SOX environment Collaborate with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance Interacts at all levels and with budget owners or other stakeholders to produce a timely, efficient, and accurate month-end close and all internal management and financial reporting through the annual report Responsible for hierarchy and scalability in chart of accounts and accuracy in the general ledger and financial statements and has ultimate authority over classification and booking of all transactions Analyze the effect of statutory accounting practices and studies regulations and guidance to ensure the correct application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Make recommendations for changes as needed and ensure that company policies and procedures are followed and establish the proper techniques to discover and prevent fraud Prepare detailed journal entries and account analyses Assist with compilation of information for preparation of tax returns Work with Audit, Tax, and Treasury Manager to ensure overall coordination of all financial accounting activities through the annual report Prepare summary feedback of financial statements variances to budget Actively review and advise on financial/accounting processes Qualifications: Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in accounting; CPA required Strong understanding of Real Estate and Property Accounting8+ years of related experience; A mix of public and private accounting is a plus Expert knowledge of accounting policies/procedures and financial statements Strong program management and organizational skills with an ability to plan and perform multiple tasks Exposure to Netsuite or other large ERPs Ability to execute, follow up, and ensure attention to detail Consistent track record of increased responsibilities and scope Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, Word) is required Experience in a high-growth, fast-paced startup environment is highly preferred with expert ability to switch between competing initiatives as needed A high degree of dedication to improvement and a strong sense of ownership