The Construction Accounting Manager reports to the Director of Construction Accounting

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the financial activities of Construction accounting team
• Train staff in assigned duties of the Construction Accounting team, including financial workbooks, construction draws, pre-development closings, and month end
• Review the workbooks performed by the Construction Accounting staff to ensure timeliness, accuracy and compliance with company procedures and/or GAAP
• Coordinate accounting responsibilities amongst various projects to ensure appropriate matching of entity complexity and staff abilities and training
• Prepare special reports as needed for management and company executives including the quarterly WIP report with project profitability and Cost certifications
• Act as liaison with Company's 3rd party CPA accounting firm in regards to construction accounting matters
• Review, select, implement a robust construction management system & workflow in line with SOX separation of duties and best practices
• Coordinate Construction Accounting team's assistance in the completion of annual audits for company's 3rd party CPR firm follow-up on questions, open items and/or concerns
• Act as liaison with Company's system conversion implementing Yardi and ProCore integration and other prospective software implementations as appropriate
• Assist Construction Management with efforts to improve workflow efficiencies and reduce costs
• Lead Construction accounting staff in setting annual goals for the team and help team members in setting their personal goals
• Work closely with property accounting management, development and construction departments
• Must attend Company sponsored events that relate to the development of the team, which, from time to time, may include overnight stays at locations away from the employee's home
• Adhere to the required work schedule established by the company to promote efficient operations
• Assign various tasks and projects to Construction staff accountants and/or accounting clerks as needed
• Foster and promote team spirit with staff members

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong computer skills including Yardi and Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated record of achievement in a high-volume work environment while maintaining excellent customer service attitude.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business.
• 5 years Construction Accounting Management experience.
• 8 years of experience in accounting, preferably in a multi-entity environment.
• 5 years of experience in supervising multiple staff members.