Supervisor, Property Acct

The SUPERVISOR PROPERTY ACCOUNTING leads a team of Property Accountants and produces accurate and timely financial information for real estate clients. The Property Accounting Supervisor is further responsible for maintaining comprehensive records and documentation for client audit purposes and promoting consistency across all accounting processes.

The Supervisor is accountable for delivering client financial reporting through internal operational effectiveness of the accounting and internal controls functions that will support and produce positive customer experiences for our external client base. He/she is also accountable for producing creative ideas about how to improve financial performance through innovation and effective measurements.

• Do level one thorough reviews of financial reports completed by Property Accountants.
• Serve as point of escalation for his/ her team members.
• Oversee the team and ensure to provide timely and accurate financial information and a careful analysis of that information to clients.
• Monitor and Drive teams daily productivity and month-end progress.
• Continually assess the capabilities and coach performance of Accountants/staffs under his or her supervision.
• Work with US Counterparts and analyze challenges for early resolution.
• Handle difficult conversations with stakeholders.
• Willing to work for extended hours on month-end days.
• Implement policies and procedures that ensure adequacy of internal controls safekeeping of assets efficient operations and compliance with GAAP accounting rules as appropriate.
• Leads in development of long-term strategies for growth and maintenance of department resources.
• Provide leadership for the development and implementation of policies and procedures that ensure adequacy of internal controls safekeeping of assets efficient operations and compliance with GAAP accounting rules as appropriate.
• Guide support and mentor staff developing continuous growth opportunities.
• Review Accountant functions to ensure accuracy efficiency and that policies and procedures are being adhered to. Assign duties and schedule projects as needed communicate job expectations and work with direct reports to set professional goals.
• Recommend technology focused solutions to enable people and system scalability.
• Develop & maintain supportive working relationships with associates and support team leaders.
• Escalate and communicate problems/statuses to management and appropriate team members.
• Communicate recommendations for process improvements and work with the management team on its implementation.
• Develop and implement process improvement ideas to decrease process turnaround times.
• Work closely cooperatively and jointly with internal/external customers to provide quality service and to streamline workflows.
• Work with other Leaders and Management on special projects when necessary.

• Strong prior experience in general ledger accounting is required.
• Prior experience with residential or commercial property accounting or multi-client financial preparation and reporting is required.
• Prior experience with MRI Realpage or other property accounting systems is highly desirable.
• Strong oral and written communication skills needed.
• Solid documentation skills writing and reporting skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills who can work with others regardless of level effectively.
• Strong research and problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft products
• Ability to see people as individuals and views working with a company that has built strong Associate and customer loyalty as a plus in his/her career.
• Demonstrates flexible management style and can grow through the development of subordinates who are able to make suggestions which can improve the quality service and efficiency of the total operation.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• 5 10 years related GL accounting experience is required.
• 2-5 years supervisory experience in managing a team of Accountants with 5 or more team members.
• Bachelors degree in accounting is required.
• CPA or Masters degree not required but a plus.