Director Of Client Accounting

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist managers as needed with client budgets.
• Work to accomplish department goals and objectives are established by VP Finance and Leadership.
• Communicate with board members and attend meetings as needed.
• Manage the preparation of monthly financial statements to ensure team portfolios meet process deadlines.
• Guide accountants on more complex accounting issues and improve/establish SOP’s as necessary. Ex: Kitec Projects, Special Assessments, Reserve Loan.
• Serve as primary liaison relative to condominium financial issues for team’s portfolio
• Oversee audits for team’s portfolio by reviewing prior to audit to ensure audit ready with goal of no audit adjusting entries.
• Assist and guide team on cash flow as needed by managers.
• Create training for accounting department
• Lead establishment of updated SOPs as we move through software conversion.
• Successful transition incoming condominium corporations as assigned with subsequent passing on to the team.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and Condominium Act requirements for financial statements
• Oversee client banking and back up to Client Banking manager.
• Maintain established internal controls and operating procedures
• Collaborate with Accounting Manager and VP Finance to improve department functionality as well as quality and consistency of department output.
• Oversee daily operations of a team of accountants using established tracking tool.
• Assist team as needed with training and workload.
• Create training for managers on understanding and using financials.

Additional Responsibilities

• Represent the company to condominium boards on financial and reporting issues
• Provide accounting policy orientation for new staff
• Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate department staff
• Serve as lecturer in accounting for in-house training.
• Provide training for new managers on understanding financial statement

Any other duties as assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrates integrity
• Fosters a culture of teamwork & collaboration
• Presents a professional demeanor with excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates consistent attendance and reliability
• Results Oriented
• Demonstrates a Client Service Focus
• Demonstrates a commitment to Continuous Improvement
• Skilled in Productivity & Time Management
• Ability to persuade and influence outcomes
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing

Requirements
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
CPA or a minimum of ten years progressive accounting experience in the Condominium Management industry
Must be knowledgeable in GAAP
Must be familiar with accounting/payroll software programs, Yardi & Ceridian preferably.
Ability to conduct workshops and training to various audiences
Exceptional communication skills
Education And Training Required
CPA designation preferred or significant Condo Industry Education and Experience as outlined.
Benefits

• Hybrid remote schedule
• Competitive Salary & Comprehensive Benefits Package, including extended medical and dental benefits.
• Paid vacation, office holidays, personal, and sick leave.

We thank all applicants in advance; however, only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted. Associa is an equal opportunity employer, and as such, does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment on the basis of an individual’s race, ancestry, color, place of origin, religion, gender, gender identity, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, family status, marital status or any other or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code, MRCM will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities when requested.