Director of Accounting

WPM Real Estate Management; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Professional development support

Top Workplace recognition

Job summary

WPM Real Estate Management is seeking an experienced Director of Accounting to lead the accounting team and oversee financial data management and reporting for a portfolio of rental properties. This leadership role requires directing accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial records, and coordinating with auditors and the CFO on special projects.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in accounting, 5+ years in multi-family real estate accounting, CPA or master's, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; CPA or master’s preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience in multi-family real estate.
• Experience supervising staff and mentoring junior staff.
• Public accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations and ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Oversee cash flow analyses and general ledger accuracy.
• Coordinate year-end audits with external auditors.
• Direct Treasury functions and daily cash management.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Team leadership

Independent worker

Communication skills

Real estate accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA or master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Property management software

Accounting software

Job description

WPM is one of the region's premier real estate management companies. We are dedicated to professionalism and have been recognized as an Accredited Management Organization.

We invest heavily in ongoing training and encourage continuing education and certification opportunities. This commitment to associate development is one of the many reasons we have been voted a Top Workplace by our Associates year after year.

We look for people who thrive on responsibility, have a passion for excellent customer service, and share an interest in growing their property management career. You'll be rewarded with a competitive salary, a benefits program which includes 401(K) with company match, and support for professional development.

Salary: $135,000 annually

WPM Real Estate Management is seeking an experienced Director of Accounting to lead our accounting team and oversee the company's financial data management and reporting. This leadership role is responsible for directing accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, reconciling multiple financial statements across lines of business, and developing and supporting accounting staff.

What You’ll Do

• Lead acquisition of new accounts, processes as required, ensuring completion of due diligence processes.
• Act as the department liaison for all client acquisition and development projects.
• Prepares, reviews, and reconciles Cash Flow analyses.
• Responsible for upkeep and accuracy of the General Ledger for portfolio of rental properties.
• Prepare the monthly analytical review of the financial statements.
• Review work of Assistant Controllers and Staff Accountants prior to finalization of financial statements to owners.
• Assist the CFO with special projects.
• Primary point of contact for year-end requests from auditors.
• Research and respond to income tax preparer inquiries.
• Oversee the Treasury Functions as required, including review of daily cash needs, approving check registers and reconciling check releases.
• Performs other duties as assigned, within reason and relevance to the job

What We’re Looking For

• Must possess strong mathematical, financial, and analytical abilities.
• Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office suite and accounting software.
• Highly proficient with Property Management Accounting software or familiarity with similar application.
• Ability to work independently by prioritizing tasks.
• Effective communicator with all employees at all levels of the organization and with owners.
• In depth knowledge of Real Estate development and construction accounting.
• Proven ability leading, coaching and mentoring employees.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, with 5+ years’ experience, or;
• CPA or master’s degree in accounting
• Experience with multi-family housing software a plus
• 5+ years accounting experience in multi-family real estate industry
• Public Accounting experience, 4 years preferred.
• Experience supervising a team, including acting as a role model for others, selecting and training new staff, providing mentoring and coaching to junior staff to develop professionally

Physical & Environmental Conditions

• Work requires no unusual demand for physical effort.
• Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting or training rooms, conference halls or commercial vehicles e.g., use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, and/or avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations.