Property Accounting Manager

Role Overview

• Effectively manage a Property Accounting team consisting of direct reports.
• Lead and direct a team of accountants in preparing financials for industrial, office, retail, development/construction, association, and data center projects on behalf of Clients.
• Act as a liaison between the Client, property management and the project accounting team.
• Act as a single point of contact for assigned Clients and ensure Client requests are completed in a timely manner with the utmost professionalism.
• Review financial statement packages prior to submittal to Clients to ensure accuracy and consistency of report presentation prior to submission to clients.
• Work in collaboration with the property management team and assigned accountant to successfully transition properties whether newly managed, acquired, sold, or foreclosed.
• Identify training needs, track performance, coach, prepare year-end reviews, and motivate team.
• Lead transition and setup of new property assignments.
• Promote positive internal and external customer service including open and constructive communication with property management to foster a positive relationship.
• Assist accountants with processing and/or calculating debt, real estate taxes, sales tax, margin tax, deferred rent and owner distributions.
• Ensure proper recording of purchased and sold projects as well as loan refinancing.
• Review presentation of fixed assets for appropriate depreciation/amortization.
• Develop and facilitate training for the accountants for real estate specific accounting processes, variance analysis review, budget review, operating expense reconciliation review, and accounting software.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of Stream Policies and Procedures and ensure accountants’ compliance with same.
• Provide “Best Practices” accounting policy and procedures guidance and direction to accountants and property management.
• Coordinate Client requests on an “as needed” basis.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• Prior management experience is strongly preferred.
• History of leading a team of degreed accountants in preparing timely financial statements.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Exhibit a high level of commitment to customer service with clients as well as co-workers.
• Possess an in-depth understanding of accounting methods (cash, accrual, and full GAAP) and financial terms and principles.
• Demonstrate ability to work well under pressure with a proactive approach to unusual occurrences; handle complex employee issues confidentially and fairly.
• Display good organizational skills, attention to detail, and openness to new ideas and procedures.
• Learning and maintaining an in-depth understanding of the company/department policies and procedures and ensure accountants’ compliance with same.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance with 5+ years’ experience.

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision insurance
• pharmacy benefits
• health savings account
• flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• PTO
• holiday pay