Group Leader - Property Accounting

Group Leader

Key Responsibilities

• Team Management

  : Manage a team of accountants, ensuring adherence to daily activities and supervising the review of rent rolls, bank reconciliations, and monthly operating results. Facilitate hiring and conduct annual performance reviews.

• Client and Financial Reporting

  : Ensure the timely delivery of financial statements according to client agreements. Conduct regular interactions and discussions with clients regarding the financial performance of their properties.

• Quality and Accuracy

  : Take responsibility for the accuracy of financial statements prepared by the team. Review

  CAM reconciliation

  , management fee calculations, accruals, current liabilities, and aging reports (

  AR, AP & BRS

  ).

• Process Improvement

  : Coordinate with the Controller, CFO, and other Assistant Controllers to establish and implement departmental goals and policies. Provide recommendations for procedural improvements and support financial audit requests.

• Budgeting and Reporting

  : Coordinate with the operational team to prepare and approve financial budgets. Generate reports for review and analysis, such as variance analysis, balance sheets, and P&L.

• Team Efficiency

  : Manage team efficiency and provide staffing recommendations to meet expected performance metrics.

Skills and Qualifications

• Skills

  :
• Deep understanding of financial concepts as applicable in the

  US commercial landscape

  .
• Proven organizational skills, with a strong ability to multitask and a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent critical reasoning, analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with ERPs such as

  Yardi, Entrata, and Real Page

  .
• Proficient with

  MS Office, PowerPoint, and Visio

  .
• Familiarity with JIRA, Macros, and Power BI is a plus.

• Qualifications

  :
• Bachelor's or higher degree in Accounting.
• M.Com, MBA (Finance & Accounting), or CPA preferred.
• Familiarity with multi-family, student housing, and affordable housing property management and accounting is a plus.