Accounting Shared Services Manager

Accounting Shared Services Manager

Work Type: Full Time On Site

Status: Exempt-Salary

Location: Charlotte, NC

Company Description: Fitch Irick Corporation, based in Charlotte, NC has over 30 years of experience in the affordable housing development and property management field. Fitch Irick currently manages 13,000+ units in 267 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.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING THE ROLE

Description of Job: The Accounting Shared Services Manager is responsible for overseeing the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and capital draw request process; providing guidance for the team members associated; troubleshooting issues that cause a delay in workflows.

Job Duties/Skills:

• Oversee the accounts payable process, including monitoring AP Aging reports and workflow timeliness reports at a high level, managing third-party service provider.
• Oversee vendor management process.
• Manage the cash receipts process, monitoring aging reports and payment registers to identify variances.
• Manage operating property capital draw request process to ensure all qualifying expenses are requested in a timely manner.
• Manage month-end close processes for a portfolio of 23 properties.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or as needed for business operations.
• Drive automation and scalable processes to enhance reporting efficiency and reduce manual effort.

WHAT YOU BRING THE PERSON

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role, preferably in property management or real estate.
• Strong technical accounting skills and proficiency in GAAP; knowledge of real estate accounting principles.
• Proficient in real estate financial management software (e.g., Yardi, MRI) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of the organization, focused on building an engaged and efficient team.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to integrity, ethics, and professionalism in all aspects of work.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and competing demands; strong time management and prioritization skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA
• Preferred Experience: 4+ years of housing or financial experience

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU THE BENEFITS

• Mission-Driven Work: Contribute to providing affordable housing and making a difference in communities.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term & long-term disability.
• Life insurance & AD&D coverage.
• Pet insurance.
• Generous PTO annually.
• Paid company holidays & floating holiday of choice.
• Employee Assistance Plan for you and your family.
• Culture of Growth: Enjoy a workplace that celebrates milestones, rewards high-quality work, and offers professional development opportunities.