Sr Manager Finance

MVW Headquarters; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MVW Headquarters seeks a Senior Manager, Development Accounting to own financial management, accounting, and reporting for development and refurbishment portfolios. You will ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls, coordinating with A&CPM teams and audits to support strategic decisions.

The role requires 7+ years in accounting/finance with 3+ years in management, real estate or construction exposure, and proficiency in Excel, Blackline, PeopleSoft GL, and PMWeb.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of accounting/finance experience.
• 3+ years of management experience.
• Knowledge of real estate development or construction industry.
• Basic understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley Act 404.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage accurate and timely project budgeting and forecasting for assigned portfolios.
• Review and approve contracts, change orders and related financial diligence with policy approvals.
• Supervise payments to contractors and consultants and monitor expenditures.
• Maintain Sarbanes-Oxley compliant controls within Development Accounting.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Reconcile Development balance sheet accounts monthly using Blackline.
• Compare PS General Ledger Job Cost to PMWeb forecasts or Excel worksheets.
• Coordinate with project management on Refurbishment Service Agreement recognition in P&L.
• Develop refurbishment forecast and budget inputs for management billing.
• Provide Development capex updates and cost reporting for LRPs/Budgets.
• Lead the accounting team in improving reporting tools and processes.
• Identify opportunities to monitor and reduce project product cost.
• Analyze contractor bids for financial risk to the project.
• Attend Project Status Reporting meetings covering issues, schedule, costs, and forecasts.
• Train and mentor Development Accounting Manager with feedback.
• Submit project ID requests to HCL as needed.
• Support general accounting activities including journal entries and VAT review.
• Assist with audit questions and documentation.
• Perform financial analysis to support managerial decisions and special projects.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Excel proficiency

Education

BS or BA Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Blackline

PeopleSoft General Ledger

PMWeb

Excel

HCL

Job description

The Senior Manager, Development Accounting role within MVW Headquarters provides end-to-end ownership of financial management, accounting, and reporting for a range of development and refurbishment portfolios. The position focuses on execution quality, forecast reliability, and maintaining effective internal controls across assigned projects.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage accurate and timely project budgeting and forecasting for assigned portfolios.
• Capture and monitor commitments on a timely basis, including financial due diligence review of contracts and change orders, with approvals handled in accordance with company policy.
• Review and supervise contractor and consultant payment applications and other project expenditures.
• Maintain a strong system of control within Development Accounting, including Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Confirm compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Reconcile Development balance sheet accounts in Blackline on a monthly basis.
• Reconcile PeopleSoft General Ledger Job Cost against PMWeb cost worksheet (or Excel) forecasts maintained by the A&C project management team.
• Ensure periodic audits of major contracts are conducted as needed.
• Ensure financial representation at major bid openings.
• Coordinate with the A&C project manager regarding timing of Refurbishment Service Agreement recognition in the P&L for Budget, Forecast, and Actuals.
• Develop refurbishment forecast and budget inputs to support project management billing.
• Provide Development capex updates and Development product cost reporting for the Long Range Plan/Budget.
• Lead the accounting team in the creation and use of improved reporting tools, processes, and procedures.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities to help monitor and lower project product cost.
• Perform financial analysis of general contractors bidding on major projects, including identification of potential financial risk to the project.
• Attend A&C Project Status Reporting meetings covering project issues and exposure items, construction schedule, commitments, costs to date, and estimated final cost versus budget and forecast.
• Supervise and train the Development Accounting Manager, including timely coaching and performance feedback.
• Submit project ID requests to HCL as needed.
• Support general accounting activities as required, including requests of journal entries and Bahamas VAT review.
• Assist with general audit questions and documentation.
• Conduct financial analysis to support managerial decision-making and special projects as requested.

Location and Work Setup

Orlando, FL (onsite)

Education

• BS or BA Degree in Accounting or Finance (or related major)
• CPA preferred

Required Experience and Knowledge

• 7+ years related work experience in accounting and finance
• 3+ years of management experience
• Knowledge of real estate development or construction industry
• Basic understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 404
• Public accounting experience is a plus

Key Skills and Competencies

• Detail-oriented and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, changing environment
• Goal oriented with a drive to meet and exceed deadlines and expectations
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with a balance of assertive and cooperative characteristics
• Ability to work with associates at all levels in a project team environment
• Proven analytic approach to problems
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and construction job cost systems

Technologies

• Blackline
• PeopleSoft General Ledger
• PMWeb
• Excel
• HCL