Manager of Accounting

Manager of Accounting

Work Type: Full-time

Status: Exempt-Salary

Company Description: Fitch Irick Property Management, based in Charlotte, NC has over 30 years of experience in the affordable housing development and property management field.  Fitch Irick is knowledgeable in the complexity of regulations with Rural Development, HUD, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Programs.  Fitch Irick currently manages 12,000+ units in 250 properties throughout the southeastern United States with multiple layers of programs and funding sources designed to better communities by providing quality affordable housing to residents in need.

Company Statement: We make a positive difference in the world one resident at a time by utilizing local, state, and federal tax-advantaged programs to enhance communities via the acquisition, development, and management of quality affordable housing.

Description of Job: The Manager of Accounting is responsible for supervising and training the Senior Accountants during their review of the Property Accountants assigned portfolio of properties. This position will focus on creating internal controls and financial statement accuracy for each entity within the organization, while also creating efficiencies and streamlining monthly processes while managing a team of senior accountants and accountants.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Supervision of Property Accountants and Senior Accountants for the following tasks:
  • Monitor and evaluate all day-to-day accounting activities
  • Establish guidelines for accounting transactions, workflow efficiency, and month-end close process.
  • Streamline and develop efficiencies for bill back and credit card processing
  • Assist with the review of periodic financial reports; ensuring that the reported results comply with GAAP or other financial reporting standards
  • Provide financial analysis with an emphasis on capex (reserves)
  • Oversees preparation and collection of replacement reserves requests
  • Assist with the completion of year end forms 3560-7 & 3560-10 for Rural Development (RD) properties, and all other audit request as needed
  • Assistance with VHDA monthly operating summaries
  • Oversee HAP and Non HAP receipts.
  • Oversee staff training
• Review and input/upload budgets into external and internal systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve special accounting project issues as needed, working closely with the Assistant Controller and the Controller    

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent management and leadership skills
• Knowledgeable and a champion of Fitch Irick
• Maintain a professional high standard of customer service to internal and external peers and vendors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience required.
• Industry: Previous experience in real estate accounting or property accounting required
• Yardi software experience 
• Physical Abilities: The physical demands while performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to grasp, pull and hold; reach with hands and arms; and have manual dexterity to manipulate materials and operate a computer and other office productivity machinery. Employee must converse with others and able to communicate information.
• Interpersonal Abilities:  
  • Effective Communication Skills- Employee must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Project Management- Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; completes project on time and budget; manages project team activities
  • Business Acumen- Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of systems impact to business; Aligns work with strategic goals
  • Problem Solving and Analytics- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Designs workflows and procedures.
  • Planning and Organizing- Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans
  • Judgement/Decision making – Considering relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose most appropriate one

Special Requirements:

• Valid Drivers License
• Up to 10% travel

Why Join the Fitch Irick Team?

• Helping those in need in your own community.
• Industry-leading insurance benefits for our full-time team members including:
  • High quality health insurance with multiple plans to fit your needs
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Short Term and Long Term disability
  • Accident, Hospitalization, Life, and AD&D coverages
  • Pet Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Floating Paid Holiday of choice
• A generous Employee Assistance Plan for you and your immediate household.
• A winning culture that rewards quality work and celebrates important milestones in your career and in your life.