A Brief OverviewThe Director of Accounting is responsible for managing the collection and recording of all pertinent financial data and transactions; hiring, training, and management of accounting staff; and assisting with budget preparation and other financial functions. This position may be tasked with training and mentoring other accountants during the implementation of new initiatives and of global communication of processes and procedures affecting the department.
What you will do- Prepares, compiles, and provides related analysis to support monthly loan draws and financial reporting packages for submittal to business partners. Reviews reporting packages to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements, ensures unusual variances are analyzed and investigated, and discrepancies are resolved promptly. Coordinates, reviews, and distributes reports for senior management and other departments.
- Assists in updating and maintaining project proformas using monthly data and inputs from other internal parties to assist in projections, as assigned.
- Provides accurate and timely review and completion of the annual audits of a portfolio of military housing PPP properties:
- Leads team in the preparation of the year-end financial statements and footnotes, updating the footnotes for all relevant disclosures, including new disclosures required by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Stays current with the latest Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) issued by the FASB and incorporates the impact of the latest ASUs into the financial statements and footnotes.
- Leads team in the accurate and timely preparation of "Prepared by Client" work papers required by the auditors.
- Collaborates with auditors during both interim and final audit sessions to ensure that all questions and review comments are addressed promptly.
- Meets the internal deadlines that are set by the Corporate Accounting group for the completion of the audits for the military housing PPP properties, and which is earlier than the contractual deadline date of the military branches, so as not to delay the preparation of Hunt Companies, Inc.'s audited financial statements.
- Provides accurate and timely review and completion of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages to the military branches of a portfolio of military housing PPP properties:
- Leads team in the preparation of the financial reporting packages.
- Coordinates with Property Management and Asset Management to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
- Reviews and approves variance analysis for the military branches and answers all questions from the military, Hunt Asset Management, and other internal and external requests.
- Partners with Hunt Property Management for all matters related to the properties:
- Assists in the preparation of annual budgets
- Collaborates with the Senior Director of Accounting, HMC, Controller, HMC, and Internal Reporting in all matters related to the military housing PPP properties so that each portfolio is accounted for and reported consistently across the entire Hunt portfolio.
- Works with Hunt Corporate Accounting for monthly, quarterly, and year-end consolidation issues, including intercompany reconciliation.
- Prepares and provides Hunt Corporate Accounting prospective fee and cash flow projection data to assist in Hunt Corporate debt coverage analysis, as applicable.
- Accounts for all complex accounting transactions related to the military housing properties:
- Debt and equity, including military ownership.
- Conveyance of assets by the military.
- Repair and replacement funds are owned by the military.
- Demolition, construction, capitalized interest, and rehabilitation work.
- Recapitalization Projects.
- Lease-up and operating phases of the properties' life cycle.
- Cash waterfalls and coordination with the Lockbox Agent.
- Adherence to Restricted Use requirements.
- Works with the other Controller, the MH, and the Sr. The Director of Accounting, the Directors of Accounting, and the accounting staff are to achieve consistency in accounting, reporting, and internal controls.
- Collaborates with Corporate Accounting to document, as directed by the VP-Controller and Sr Director of Accounting, all significant transactions within the Military Housing Accounting group; these significant transaction memos will be provided to all of the PPP auditors to assist them in their understanding of the transaction.
- Supervises team in all tasks and provides coaching and mentoring to enhance their development.
- Actively communicates with the Yardi Business Solutions team and the Property Management Operation Support team on any technical or operational concerns, whether software or policy, as they arise. Notifies VP-Controller, HMC, and/or Sr. Director of Accounting of emerging issues.
- Documents and reports any control deficiencies identified.
Education Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in accounting, CPA preferred.
Experience Qualifications- A minimum of 7 years of accounting experience required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Strong knowledge of the chart of accounts, general ledger, trial balance, financial statement preparation, GAAP, and internal control policies and procedures required.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Management ability to direct, guide, motivate, and develop staff.
- Ability to prioritize for self and others, strong organizational skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to define problems and organize efficient solutions, analyze data, and draw valid conclusions.
- Strong computer skills and proficiency with MS Office applications. Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel is required.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Displays teamwork by balancing team and individual responsibilities.
- Knowledge of JD Edwards E-1 and Yardi is a plus.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Licenses and Certifications- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Upon Hire preferred.
CompensationWe are committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. Final salaries will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, licenses, certifications, and/or experience. In addition to these factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity. We consider internal and external factors as a part of every final offer. We also offer a generous total compensation and benefits package.
BenefitsA competitive salary is only one part of your total rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, retirement, rewards programs, and so much more!
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