Accounting Manager

This position will be located in Virginia Beach, VA office This is not a fully remote position and candidates are expected to be in-office 3x per week.

We are seeking an Accounting Manager that is a player/coach who will engage in some day to day operational tasks, lead the accounting team and ensure accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency. This role will be responsible for up to three direct reports.

Key responsibilities include managing general ledger activities, variance analysis, and subsidiary ledger reconciliations, as well as supporting process improvements and partnering with community operations and corporate leadership.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and experienced in team leadership and financial analysis.

• Manages all personnel duties including scheduling work assignments, training, coaching and development as well as performance appraisals.
• As a player, this role will initially complete analysis, and ultimately transition to reviewing of analytics and variance explanations for revenue, expenses and balance sheet accounts prepared by associates.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in assigned accounting section and related systems, analytics, policies, and procedures. Sections include debt and bank reconciliations, expense and utilities, and revenue (fixed assets/depreciation and intercompany).
• Acts as accounting liaison with community and corporate management, other departments, and third-party vendors.
• Evaluates and understands financial transactions, systems and related industry practices or terms.
• Develops an expertise in systems for GL and Fixed Assets.
• Evaluates, develops, and documents accounting procedures, policies, and controls.
• Approves disbursements and evaluates agreements for reporting/payment obligations.
• Oversees and monitors resolution of utility invoice exceptions and customer service requests.
• Evaluates and implements process improvements and efficiencies.
• Assists with internal or external audits as assigned.
• Manages the monthly and mid-month timeline for a team of accountants to ensure timely and accurate financials with variance explanations and related account reconciliations.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and open to working extended hours as needed.
• Possesses ability to work under strict deadlines and pressure.
• Analyzes general ledger account activity, balances, and variances.
• Train new staff members and prepare or review special projects.
• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting prepared by staff and senior accountants for over 300 properties
• Compile and/or review financials reports and analyses which are shared with Controller and Corporate
• Review and Post journal entries.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (required)
• 4-5 years' experience required, including 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles relating to General Ledger accrual accounting and related system expertise in GL and Fixed Assets.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively train and supervise staff.
• Possesses strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrates advanced Excel skills required with VB Macro experience a plus.
• Exhibits excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with ability to work with all levels including upper management and non-accountants.
• Exhibits superior time management and organization skills.
• Works with a strong customer focus