Team Management  

• Hire and supervise accounting staff; conduct annual performance reviews and provide growth opportunities for staff members  

• Identify staff training needs and assist in developing appropriate training materials  

• Work with Development and other accounting teams to ensure a high level of customer service and quality deliverables  

• Serve on cross-functional committees to provide guidance and represent the department  

• Work closely with Accounts Payable to ensure vendors are paid in a timely manner 

• Work collaboratively with Assistant Controller of Property Management and Assistant Controller of Development 

Accounting, Audit & Internal Controls  

• Responsible for the day-to-day general ledger accounting activities, monthly reconciliation process, accounts payable process and financial reporting compilation for the organization's projects  

• Act as primary liaison to external auditors and manage annual financial audit of all properties; work directly with auditors  

• Assist in submission and review of annual tax returns  

• Oversee year-end debt confirmations and annual TCAC/agency reporting   

• Support development, maintenance and enhancements of accounting policies and procedures to ensure proper controls  

• Stay current on accounting standards to identify issues as they arise; prepare written recommendation for appropriate accounting treatment to ensure GAAP compliance  

• Ensure proper allocation and elimination of intercompany transactions   

Reporting & Efficiencies  

• Monitor project budgets, forecasting potential gaps in sources and uses of financing, when necessary  

• Responsible for tracking all advances and loans into projects, and ensure the organization is repaid timely  

• Develop and implement efficiencies in monthly draw process leveraging Northspyre software (draw and analytics tool for construction projects); clearly communicating roles and responsibilities between Development and Development Accounting  

• Lead special projects and ad hoc analysis as needed