VP Finance & Accounting

Summary:

Responsible for all long-range financial matters and establish company-wide financial and administrative objectives, policies, programs, and practices, which insures the company of a continuously sound financial structure. Direct the company’s accounting practices as well as relationships with lending institutions, shareholders, and the financial community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include but are not limited to the following:

1. Establishes and executes programs for the provision of the capital required by the business, including negotiating procurement of capital and maintaining the required financial arrangements. Coordinates the long-range plans of the company, and assesses the financial requirements.

2. Oversee and direct audit, tax, accounting, purchasing, real estate, insurance activities, and funds, securities and assets of the company.

3. Directs the Controller and subordinate staff in providing procedures and computer application systems needed to maintain proper records and adequate accounting controls and services.

4. Responsible for the financial aspects of real-estate and property transactions, and executes bids, contracts and leases.

5. Maintain adequate sources for the company’s current borrowings from commercial banks and other lending institutions. Invests the company’s funds as appropriate.

6. Appraise the company’s financial position and issue periodic reports on financial stability, liquidity, and growth. Direct and coordinate the establishment of budget programs.

7. Analyze, consolidate and direct all cost accounting procedures, tax reporting programs, and investor relations. Oversee the preparation and issuance of the annual report.

8. Direct financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements; analyze operational issues impacting functional groups to determine financial impact. Prepare and/or manage the company’s tax filing reporting requirements.

9. Develop, implement, and maintain accounting and administrative policies and procedures for financial accounting and reporting, and other corporate policies as required.

10. Analyze studies of general economic, business, and financial conditions and their impact on the company’s policies and operations.

11. Mentor and support accounting team to improve and streamline accounting processes and procedures.

12. Control the flow of cash through the company and maintain the integrity of funds, securities, and other valuable documents.

13. Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises the Controller and the Business Intelligence team, and indirectly supervises the accounting department staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance.

Competencies To perform this job successfully, the individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Job Knowledge: competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; pursues training and development opportunities; requires minimal supervision; uses resources effectively.

2. Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.

3. Project Management: Develop project plans; coordinate projects; communicates changes and progress; complete projects on time and budget; manage project team activities.

4. Use of Technology: Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technical problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.

5. Analytical: Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flow and procedures.

6. Communication: Expresses ideas and thoughts effectively in oral and written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension skills.

7. Leadership: Exhibits confidence is self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others. Can be trusted with confidential information; is honest in dealing with others; demonstrates high ethical standards.

8. Quality/Quantity: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality. Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly

9. Business Acumen: Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability, demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.

10. Diversity: Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.

11. Ethics: Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values. Upholds a high standard of fairness and ethics in everyday words and actions.

12. Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Is patient, helpful effective collaborator.

13. Delegation: Delegates work assignments; matches the responsibility to the person; gives authority to work independently; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; provides recognition for results.

14. Innovation: Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention.

15. Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree, and 7-10 years senior-level accounting/finance management experience, preferably in property management/real-estate, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree and CPA preferred. Supervisory experience required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Excel spreadsheets or related accounting software. Yardi experience a plus. Working knowledge of tax laws and GAAP. Strong conceptual and analytical skills, in addition to sound organizational skills. Proficient in planning and organizing tasks, managing priorities, and utilizing available resources to complete tasks within strict deadlines. Possession of exceptional interpersonal skills needed to effectively interact with different groups of people.