Corporate Accounting Manager

Position Summary

This role supports key aspects of the monthly close, financial reporting, and corporate accounting processes. The position works closely with cross-functional teams to promote accuracy, consistency, and continuous improvement in financial reporting and operational support.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes for assigned corporate entities
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses to support accuracy and completeness
• Contribute to the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Collaborate with FP&A to help analyze financial results and understand key variances and trends
• Support and help oversee corporate allocation processes across communities and departments
• Help develop, refine, and apply allocation methodologies
• Ensure allocations are applied consistently and aligned with company practices
• Evaluate allocation drivers and identify opportunities for improvement
• Support the monthly accrual process to promote timely and accurate expense recognition
• Facilitate the submission of accruals and provide guidance as needed
• Review accruals for reasonableness and completeness
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in accrual processes and coordination
• Help maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts
• Research accounting treatment for transactions and document conclusions
• Support adherence to accounting policies and procedures
• Contribute to technical accounting documentation, as needed
• Provide guidance and support to accounting team members
• Coordinate and help manage the offshore accounting team, optimizing workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve workflows
• Support system enhancements and implementations
• Collaborate with other departments to improve data accuracy and reporting effectiveness
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• CPA preferred
• 5–8+ years of accounting experience, with some leadership or supervisory exposure
• Experience in multi-entity or multi-location environments preferred
• Public accounting experience is a plus
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
• Read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
• Effectively present information to top management and/or boards of directors
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to work under minimum supervision and demonstrate self-initiative
• Must be detail-oriented
• Must be results-driven and goal oriented
• Must be cognitive and able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• The ability to multi-task and complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner
• Must be supportive of team-spirited environment
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems (e.g., Yardi, or similar ERP)
• Ability to use Microsoft Windows, email and the Internet