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Director of Accounting

Salary
$175,000-$199,999
Employment
Full Time
Work Place
Office
Real Estate Field
Location
Scottsdale
 AZ
Postal Code
85260
Country
United States

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Description


The Robinson Group is seeking an experienced property management accountant for the role of Director of Accounting.

 

     The Robinson Group is a leading Multi Family Real Estate Management Company focused on investments throughout the Western United States. We specialize in well-located, Class-B and Core Plus real estate with high value-add upside. The goal and focus on commitment to achieve your career ambitions, recognizing your contributions, investing in your well-being, and providing competitive benefits and pay. We succeed together and believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together, and celebrating our success. We can’t wait to see where your ambitions take you at TRG.

 

     TRG works exclusively with Tides Equities, who has purchased 91 properties across 4 markets including but not limited to CA, NV, AZ and TX totaling 27,921 units making Tides a leader in the multifamily space nationwide. Tides is currently ranked #1 in most acquisitions in a year in NV, AZ and TX.  Tides Equities brings institutional grade acquisitions acumen and operational efficiency across all realms of multifamily real estate. TRG is an affiliate of Tides Equities who manages all 3 markets in conjunction with their AM team. We focus on investments in multifamily real estate properties and serves customers throughout the United States.

 

PRIMARY FUNCTION 

Responsible for the overall operations of the accounting department. The Director of Accounting ensures that all property financials are delivered on-time and are correct. 

The position will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling finance and accounting related activities of the company. 

Provide leadership and guidance to accounting staff, developing cohesiveness and cooperation between accounting and all within the Property Management division. 

Role includes direct responsibility for various accounting and finance functions, forecasting, planning, analysis, and assistance with a variety of other support functions within company 

 

MANAGEMENT 

Planning, directing, and coordinating all accounting operational functions 

Deliver quality work on tight deadlines, with strong organization and priority setting skills. 

Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions. 

Analysis, creation, and revision of departmental policies and procedures aligned with company vision and policy.  

Ensure consistency and accuracy of financial and operational data on reports. 

Manage coordination of new Property Management properties and post-acquisition activities 

Maintain an orderly accounting filing system 

Responsible for holding their team accountable in the completion of assigned tasks and following policies and procedures 

 

FINANCIAL   

Demonstrate ability to understand financial goals and operate asset in owners’ best interest 

Work in compliance with the company’s financial policies and procedures 

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for owners, investors, and lenders 

Leads the accounting team through the full cycle accounting process, including recording daily transactions, month end journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement distribution. 

Own and drive the month end close process and enable accurate and efficient financial results and reporting within tight deadlines 

Evaluate weekly cash analysis to determine payment of bills 

Monitor bank account activity and verify that bank reconciliations were completed properly 

Ensure that debt payments and utilities are made on a timely basis 

Assess and record tax and insurance accruals 

Manage the annual budget process and implementation 

Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management 

Prepare lender required paperwork for periodic audits 

Handle all banking and lending requirements as required.  

Perform capital planning requirements 

Review vendor payments to ensure accuracy/proper authorization provided. 

Review monthly financial statements for property management portfolio.  

Review common area reconciliations/prepare if necessary.  

Track sales, prepare invoices, issue payments 

Prepare cash flows for managed properties 

 

REPORTS 

Ensure consistency and accuracy of financial and operational data on reports. 

Work with property managers and regional teams to develop and review annual budgets. 

Develop Financial Statements for the Business. i.e., Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cashflow Statements and Statement of Shareholder Equity. 

Manages preparation of monthly financial statements and external reporting to financial institutions, ensuring that all reporting requirements are met within the scheduled deadlines 

Develop Reports on Financial Ratio Analysis. 

Develop Performance Reports and share with relevant stakeholders. 

Develop Cost Managerial Reports for Business 

Develop Accounts Receivable Aging Reports for Business 

Develop Accounts Payable Aging Reports for Business 

Variance Reports (Budget vs Actual), (Target vs Actual) 

Design and Develop KPI Reports with Top Management 

Develop Customized Reports as Per CEO Directives and Business Needs. Manage coordination of new Property Management properties and post-acquisition activities 

 

COMPETENCIES 

Adaptable: ability to change direction and focus without a lot of notice. 

Communication: balancing listening and talking, speaking, and writing clearly and accurately, influencing others, keeping others informed. 

Service Focus: must possess a positive attitude and the ability to smile under all circumstances. 

Detail Oriented: ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness. 

Results Focus: ability to overcome obstacles to get things done, ability to prioritize. 

Teamwork: the ability to work with others toward a shared goal, participating actively, sharing responsibility and rewards, and contributing to the capability of the team. 

Integrity & Respect: Integrity means doing the right thing in the right way i.e. adhering to values strongly held and ability to recognize, understand, accept and appreciate the value of workplace diversity.  

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

A great attitude! 

Brilliant Accountancy and Numeracy skills 

Being up to date with regulations 

Business Acumen 

Leadership and Team Management 

Strategic Planning 

Possesses excellent organizational and time management skills as well as the ability to meet deadlines. 

Demonstrates intuitive, analytical, and problem-solving skills. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, and/or CA, CGA, financial designation, or other equivalent professional training.  

Strong accounting fundamentals, full understanding of GAAP 

Five (5)+ years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles, preferably in real estate, property management, and/or construction related industry. 

Candidate should be Highly proficient in Microsoft Office 

 

Note: The Job Description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing organizational needs. 

 

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Experience


5+ to 7 years


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