Director of Accounting

Residences at Vantage Point/Vantage House; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Residences at Vantage Point/Vantage House seeks a Director of Finance/Accounting in Maryland to oversee accounting, payroll, tax, and financial reporting. This exempt-salaried leadership role reports to the Executive Director and requires strong GAAP knowledge and budget preparation experience.

The position emphasizes internal controls, cash management, and collaboration with management to ensure accurate financial statements and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required.
• MBA and CPA are preferred qualifications.
• Strong English communication skills with staff and residents.
• Proven accuracy and attention to figures in financial processes.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage time effectively.
• Post-employment and periodic physical examinations may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
• Manage cash flow and debt service schedules.
• Prepare interim and annual financial reports.
• Maintain General Ledger and GAAP compliance.

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work with little oversight

Computer experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

MBA

CPA

Tools

Accounting software (general)

Job description

Director of Finance/Accounting

STATUS: Exempt-Salaried

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Accounting/Finance Services Director is responsible for all accounting and finance activities, including management of accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, finance-related statistical reporting and calculations, preparation of annual operating budgets, and preparation of all interim financial reports. All job duties are to be performed in accordance with established standards as described in the Quality Assurance Manual for the department.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:

• 1. Responsible for critical decision-making. Must regularly exercise discretion and judgment to perform work which is intellectual and varied in character, the accomplishment of which cannot be standardized as to time.
• 2. Provide interim financial reports and conduct financial performance analysis.
• 3. Keep current with advances in the field of accounting.
• 4. Must know and be able to follow generally accepted accounting principles.
• 5. Maintain General Ledger and supporting documentation in accordance with GAAP.
• 6. Maintain and calculate deferred revenue schedules (Entrance Fees).
• 7. Oversee debt service and maintain debt-related schedules.
• 8. Responsible for quarterly and annual debt-related calculations and reporting.
• 9. Prepare all payroll tax returns, state property tax returns and coordinate the preparation of the federal tax returns.
• 10. Must be able to serve as backup and resource for daily processing of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in accounting is required. MBA and CPA preferred.
• 2. Computer experience required.
• 3. Ability to work with little supervision.
• 4. Accuracy with figures.
• 5. Post-employment and periodic physical examination as required.
• 6. Ability to communicate effectively in English with supervisor, staff and residents.