Accounting Shared Services Manager

Fitch Irick Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term & long-term disability

Generous PTO annually

Paid company holidays

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Fitch Irick Corporation in Charlotte, NC seeks an Accounting Shared Services Manager to oversee accounts payable, receivable, and capital draws. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of accounting experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role, and be proficient in GAAP and real estate accounting. This role offers health benefits, generous PTO, and a mission-driven work environment focused on affordable housing development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong technical accounting skills with real estate accounting principles knowledge.
• Proactive and self-motivated; excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable, while monitoring AP Aging reports.
• Manage cash receipts, identifying variances through payment registers.
• Ensure timely capital draw requests for operating properties.

Skills

GAAP proficiency

Leadership skills

Analytical problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Yardi

MRI

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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 All 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.
• 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: Bachelors 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: Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA
• Preferred Experience: 4+ years of housing or financial experience

Whats In It For You | The Benefits

• Mission-Driven Work: Contribute to providing affordable housing and making a difference in communities.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term & long-term disability.
• Life insurance & AD&D coverage.
• 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.