About the role
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Own the preparation and review of accurate, timely, and audit-ready monthly financial statements for an assigned portfolio of associations.
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Review financial statement packages, identify accounting exceptions, and drive timely resolution of complex accounting and reporting issues.
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Perform detailed reviews of Balance Sheets, Income Statements, General Ledger activities, Bank Reconciliations, Loan Accounts, Accruals, Prepaid Expenses, and Due To/From balances.
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Monitor portfolio progress, reporting deadlines, and aged items to ensure timely completion of month-end close activities.
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Partner with Property Managers, internal stakeholders, and operational teams to provide regular updates on financial statement status, risks, dependencies, and issue resolution.
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Support external and internal audits by ensuring all reconciliations, schedules, workpapers, and supporting documentation are complete, accurate, and readily available.
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Analyze unusual transactions and account variances, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and internal accounting policies.
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Lead a team of Staff Accountants by providing coaching, technical guidance, performance feedback, and day-to-day operational support.
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Drive effective workload management, cross-training initiatives, backup planning, and month-end readiness within the team.
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Own quality management processes and strengthen internal review mechanisms through:
- Error Log Maintenance
- Learning Log Reviews
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Corrective Action Tracking
- Process Improvement Initiatives
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Identify recurring process gaps and control weaknesses across Accounts Payable, Bookkeeping, Reconciliations, and Financial Reporting functions, and drive corrective actions.
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Promote standardization of workpapers, review checklists, templates, reporting formats, and documentation practices to improve efficiency and consistency.
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Utilize quality metrics and operational insights to recommend process improvements, automation opportunities, and training interventions.
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Support leadership by providing portfolio-level insights on service delivery, quality trends, capacity planning, and operational risks.
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7-10 years of hands-on accounting experience in Financial Reporting, Month-End Close, General Ledger Accounting, Reconciliations, and Audit Support.
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Strong knowledge of US GAAP and the ability to investigate, resolve, and escalate complex accounting matters appropriately.
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Hands-on experience in Quality Management and Internal Review Frameworks, including:
- Error Logs
- Learning Logs
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Quality Dashboards
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives
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Proven experience leading accounting teams, reviewing financials, and managing portfolio-based accounting operations.
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Strong stakeholder management, client communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional quality and adherence to deadlines.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong focus on customer service and operational excellence.
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Experience in HOA, Condominium, Property Management, Association Accounting, or Outsourced Accounting Services.
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Exposure to portfolio accounting, client-facing financial operations, and process automation initiatives will be an added advantage.