Position Description | Manager, Property Accounting

REPORTS TO: Senior Director, Accounting

• Meet weekly with Property Accounting management for strategic planning
• Meet weekly with full Property, Draw teams for planning, alignment
• Communicate daily/weekly on important/pending items or process questions
• Annual performance evaluation

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or related field)
• Minimum of four years of experience in property accounting
• CPA (or in process of completing CPA) preferred
• Minimum two years in supervisory role

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Yardi
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving skills; organized and attentive to details
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines; exercises sound judgement
• A self-starter attitude, ability to work independently and collaborate with others
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and writing skills; confidence in interactions with clients, senior leadership
• Demonstrated ability to train, develop team members, provide constructive feedback and mentorship
• Proven ability to set department goals, manage workflow, and allocate resources to ensure productivity, efficiency, and profitability
• Positive track record of developing team members, cultivating positive culture within the department

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES

Tasks/Deliverables

• Monitor emails; respond to all requests within 24 hours
• Oversee all department staff and activities, ensuring department deadlines are met
• Provide technical assistance to property accountants
• Liaise with leadership from other departments on technical issues as they arise
• Develop and record department procedures
• Assist in new staff training and onboarding
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients regarding questions, concerns, and open items
• Prepare reports and other schedules as requested.
• Cover questions/deliverables for accountants who are out of office
• Approve wires in the absence of the director
• Stay up to date on monthly cyber-security training
• Support senior leadership on special projects
• Manage team members’ workflow, activities, and professional development
• Direct training and onboarding activities for department
• Suggest new processes and procedures to improve efficiency across the department, company, and client base

MONTHLY RESPONSIBILITIES

Tasks/Deliverables

• Review financials prepared by accountants
• Ensure all client deadlines are met
• Collaborate with the Fund team, Draw team and AP to resolve issues.
• Review lender reports prior to client submission
• Finalize agenda; facilitate monthly call with regional PMs to review updates, questions and concerns
• Lead calls with client’s accounting team to review updates, questions and process improvements
• Review, revise procedures completed by accountants, as needed

QUARTERLY/ANNUAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Tasks/Deliverables

• Review CAM reconciliations,
• Assist in completing audit requests
• Assist Tax team with any questions that arise during return preparation
• Set goals for department; develop workflow and manpower plans
• Conduct quarterly review of team performance, progress toward established goals
• Manage 30/60/90 reviews for newly hired staff
• Manage annual performance evaluation process, goal planning for members of the team

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Position Execution

• Delivers work product that is accurate and on time.
• Plans and manages time efficiently; prioritizes tasks appropriately.
• Demonstrates ownership of position and personal responsibility for outcomes; shows willingness to course correct as needed.

Software + Technology

• Confidently navigates key technology, programs, systems, and software necessary for position.
• Adapts quickly to new technology, software.

Compliance

• Conducts activities in accordance with industry regulations, company standards.
• Exercises sound judgement; upholds company values and HR policies.

Teamwork + Professionalism

• Professional, responsive, and reliable.
• Contributes to an environment of teamwork, respect, cooperation, and collaboration.

Communication

• Expresses ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including listening and accepting constructive feedback.
• Conveys confidence and capability in communications with team and clients.

Initiative

• Takes personal responsibility for work product; shows willingness to course correct.
• Demonstrates resourcefulness in solving problems.
• Seeks increasing responsibility, expresses interest in broader company goals.

Who We Are

#LifeatCohen

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At Cohen & Co our foundational principles offer insight into how we achieve an inclusive, growth-oriented culture that fuels the success of our firm, our clients and our people. In particular, we honor our foundational principle of “great people first” by:

• Championing the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion by embracing the unique stories, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that come from our people; and
• Offering a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package, which allows each employee to use the benefits that best suits their needs. Our offerings go beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities, and so much more!

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• Learn more about our Firm's culture

Estimated Base Range:

*Base compensation offered to candidates are determined based on factors such as candidate's relevant skillset, experience, licensure, and certifications, as well as job responsibilities, geography, market considerations, and organizational needs. At Cohen & Co, we don't stop at setting ourselves apart by offering competitive base compensation. As part of our 'great people first' foundational principle, our firm offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that allows each employee to design a package that best suits their needs and goes beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to recharge and give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of thought and background to build an inclusive and energized culture and better meet the needs of our clients.

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