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FirstService Residential Vice President, Client Accounting in Fairfax, Virginia
Job Overview:
As a Vice President of Accounting youwill have oversight of and be theleaderoftheclient accounting team. Buildinga strong teamculture rooted in accountability; andmanaginga scalable department that can support client growth and retention. You will partner withaccounting and managementleadership teams andassistwith engagement of external clients on transactional and financial accounting and reporting related matters to deliver exceptional service.
*Responsibilities: *
Client Accounting Management
Oversees client accounting teams including accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting, client relations, treasury banking and payroll functions.
Holdsdepartmentaccountable for deliveringtimelyandaccurateclient financial statements while supporting our goal to deliver the best financial accounting services in the market.
Oversees the accounting support for current clients and the onboarding of new clients to ensure excellent customer service is provided to support client retention.
Develops and executes strategies to improve service delivery of financial products and/or solutions including monthly financial statements, budgets, collection of tenant payments, and facilitation of bill payments to vendors.
Oversees creation of detailedfinancial managementcash flow management reports, develop consistent budgeting and forecasting approach, develop metrics, targets, KPI's and reports, evaluation of results against forecasts.
Collaborates and innovates with property management teams and clients to develop new and/or improve existing products, solutions, and related experiences.
Be a financial accounting thought leader, partnering with cross functional leaders, to provide:i) accounting-based training to property managers and directors and ii) sound financial analysis and advice to clients, asrequired.
Partners with operations andassistswith the management of accounting, auditing, and budgeting for clients.
Ensureappropriate financialcontrols are in place, operating standards are met, and financial reporting accuracy is achieved on behalf of the clients.
Works with internal IT leaders and external vendors in order to ensure optimal deployment of enabling technologies as needed to efficiently and effectively deliver the accounting and financial services.
Creates and implements SOP’s and ensures they areproperly communicatedto stakeholders.
Effectively communicates changes within the department to all stakeholders involved.
Identifiespotential process improvements and develops a plan for implementation, with a focus on efficiency and streamlining processes.
Builds an efficient organizational structure around systems and processes that creates scale and opportunities for growth.
Ensures department and SOPscomply withlocal, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
Responsible for implementing new organizational R & R structure and consistently evaluates department structure based on client and organizational needs and growth.
Ensures proper controls, policies and procedures are developed and working effectively toidentifyand mitigate financial and reputational risk.
Establishes and drives short and long-term blue chips for the department.
Develops the annual budget / forecast for thefinancial managementdepartment, including periodic re-forecast and review with management.
Reviews and presents internal metricsutilizedby senior management to track the progress of the monthly financial close across Financial Management division.
Ensures training materials are developed anddelivereda minimum on a quarterly basis to provide updates in reporting requirements and educate personnel across the division to further enhance and improve financial reporting deliverables.
Attends new client presentations and financial related board meetings for blue-chip clients onperneeded basis.
Practices and adheres to FirstService Residential Global Service Standards
Conducts business at all times with the highest standards of personal, professional, and ethical conduct.
Actively promotes andrepresentsFirstService Residential in the marketplace to build our reputation as a financial services provider with the broader community, accounting professionals and vendors serving our industry.
People Management
Attracts,developsandretainsa diverse team knowledgeable and capable of meeting thefinancial managementneeds of each client. Supports the onboarding of newfinancial managementassociates.
Provides ongoing support with training,coachingand developing career paths for associates that desire growth opportunities.
Regularlyinfluencesandmentors’directors/managers and their teams andcommunicatesthe importance of having a positive attitude,demonstratingprofessionalism, andmaintaininga strong work ethic.
Holds self and directors/managers accountable for completing leadership responsibilities andfinancial managementtasks and activities in alignment with standard operating procedures and owning issues and solving problems in collaboration with other departments to deliver measurable business results.
Ensures team hasisconsistent and high performing.
Conducts ongoing performance management activities by providing constructive feedback and coaching through regular check ins, structured one-on-meetings, mid-year touchpoints and annual reviews.
Has a regular team meeting cadence to review key performance indicators, update on company initiatives, discuss client expectations, review financials, address training needs and overall departmentobjective.
Builds trust and camaraderie with team and inspires and motivates teamwork.
Cultivates an open team environment and seeks feedback.
Leads and mentors the team to build on our service culture and results-based accountability for performance.
*Skills & Qualifications: *
Bachelor’s degreerequired,master’s degree/MBA preferred
Seven (7) to Fifteen (15)years'of experience as an accountant in the property management industry or real estate field is preferred.
CPA licensea plus
Experience leading large teams of both direct and indirect reports
Practice and adhere to FirstService Residential Global Service Standards
Anticipate needs across the company and manage department resources to providetimelyand reliable service to internal customers; prioritize and communicate when workload or requests for support exceed departmentalcapacity
Manage in a no surprises manner; proactively communicate financial issues to leaders
Safeguard the company’s assets
Other Tasks and Duties as Assigned
What We Offer:
As a full-time exempt associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, legal, and identity theft. You will also be eligible for company paid life insurance, long term disability, and benefits from our employeeassistanceprogram. In addition, you will be eligible for paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401k with company match.
Compensation:
$145,000 to $155,000