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Accounting Process Manager/Director

Salary
Competitive
Employment
Full Time
Real Estate Field
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Description


The Accounting Process Manager/Director is responsible for assigned accounting processes and has a thorough understanding of current accounting processes, to include performing critical analysis, working with the accounting team members, making recommendations for improvements, leading implementation of approved changes, updating documentation, and otherwise managing assigned processes and training of business users in the accounting team; to include outsourced functions and third-parties utilizing Yardi. 


Essential Duties:

  • Thorough understanding of accounting processes (such as the Investment Management module, CAM, Fixed Assets, ABF, Lessee Accounting module, International module), to include:
    • Performing critical analysis
    • Making recommendations for improvements
    • Leading implementation of approved changes
    • Managing assigned Process Improvement Projects
    • Creating and/or updating documentation
  • Share knowledge of the accounting processes with all stakeholders and conduct coaching and training, as appropriate.
  • Gather information, solicit ideas, analyze gaps, prioritize potential projects based on management objectives. Identify “quick wins” and recommend process enhancements or changes to drive efficiencies.
  • For smaller projects, build project plans, timelines, roadmaps, and/or workflows based on input from stakeholders
  • Support implementation teams through implementation of adopted recommendations.
  • Develop testing plans and related documentation, testing of enhancements and working with Yardi, when applicable, on identified issues, and coordination of testing by business-users.
  • Work with IT and assist with and/or develop protocol to ensure back end system changes, program code modifications, or software updates comply with internal policies, audit controls, and regulatory requirements.
  • Recommend new and/or enhanced reports and work with business-users to prepare report specifications and with report writers to create. Test and validate the reports and refine with report writer until ready for the end-users to test and implement.
  • Continuously maintain a deep understanding of the Yardi system and functionality.     
  • Collaborate with internal and external customers, other accounting team members, IT, asset managers, portfolio managers, property managers and all necessary departments to successfully complete assigned process improvement projects. Utilize effective communication skills to facilitate team building, compiling and tracking of project tasks, and act as a “change agent” in support of improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure prompt resolution of issues that arise post implementation of process improvements.
  • Develop a solid understanding of the current and future state accounting processes for the assigned process improvement projects in order to be viewed as a valuable resource for those respective projects.
  • Keep abreast of new industry developments, regulatory changes, management requirements, accounting system updates, accounting procedures, etc.
  • Support the accounting team personnel as issues arise. Provide guidance on appropriate accounting processes to complete the task at hand.
  • May be responsible for and/or lead a team responsible for implementation of new accounting modules and/or upgrades to existing accounting modules or accounting functionality with-in a module.
  • Track project progress, collect metrics, assess project ROI (Return on Investment), and prepare reports to communicate results.
  • Assist with special projects, perform other accounting tasks to support other accounting teams, and other related duties as may be assigned.

At USAA Real Estate Company our employees enjoy generous benefits packages including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, USAA Membership eligibility, educational and professional designation assistance, business casual dress attire and much more!   Qualified applicants must successfully complete a pre-employment background and drug screen.  The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

 

USAA Real Estate Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Females, Minorities, Veterans and Disabled.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
  • 7+ yrs. Accounting experience w/ solid fundamental accounting skills with strong consolidation, fund, and equity investment accounting experience.
  • Familiarity with Investment Accounting and related processes preferred.
  • Process Improvement implementation or Real Estate Industry experience required.
  • CPA is required.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and technical writing abilities.
  • Strong Yardi and Excel skills required.
  • Strong organizational skills to keep process enhancements and/or projects documented and up to date.
  • Ability to think “out-of-the-box” and takes the initiative to make recommendations to transform legacy processes to be more efficient and standardized.
  • Proponent for change where change is warranted.
  • Strong leadership skills; demonstrated experience collaborating on teams and ability to build solid relationships.
  • Flexibility in adapting to changes in task prioritization.
  • Strong work ethic; willingness to work overtime to complete assigned responsibilities and meet project deadlines.
  • Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level.

 

Physical Requirements:

  • Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time; frequently required to stand, walk, and use business equipment daily such as computer, copier, fax, telephone, etc.; frequently required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 40 lbs.
  • Ability to handle stress caused by multiple priorities, and other unforeseen situations associated with the organization.
  • Eyesight and hearing must be correctable to standard level.

 

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Job Sector


Not specified

 

Experience


7+ to 10 years


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