Junior Association Controller

About the role

Keystone Pacific Property Management, LLC is a prestigious community management firm headquartered in Irvine, CA, with offices throughout Northern and Southern California, Colorado, and Idaho. Since 1982, we have led the way in providing superior customer care for our clients in planned-unit developments, condos, mixed-use, commercial, new project developments, large-scale onsite communities, and master-planned community associations.

The Junior Association Controller is responsible for the client service and management of a team of Staff Accountants responsible for providing accounting, cash management, financial reporting, and financial management consultation services for a large portfolio of community association clients. Works with property managers, general managers, property developers, community association Board of Directors, and third-party service providers on financial matters. Builds and manages teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensures monthly financials are accurate and timely by reviewing and overseeing production by Team Members.
• Prepares timely and accurate monthly financial statements for key accounts monthly.
• Troubleshoots accounting issues in collaboration with community management.
• Meets with clients to understand and plan financial needs.
• Oversees general ledger department processes and procedures for assigned portfolio for compliance and prompt resolution.
• Participates in management trainings and follows all Human Resources policies.
• Directs Team Members to achieve results by providing guidance to ensure departmental success.
• Leads, monitors, and develops Team Members by providing supervision, feedback, coaching, and delivering recognition and rewards to ensure high performance.
• Participates in the hiring process by interviewing candidates and selecting those that best meet staffing needs.
• Manages the team’s work schedule.
• Conducts performance evaluations and makes merit decisions for team within budget and established guidelines.
• Ensures staff receives any required training as needed.
• Reviews and approves timecards for non-exempt Team Members.
• Manages special projects as requested.
• Practices and adheres to Keystone’s Core Values, Mission, and Vision.
• Performs any additional job duties as required by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and maintain a clean DMV record.
• Must have reliable transportation and the ability to drive to and from communities.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to lead and coordinate team members in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment.
• Excellent employee relations skills and ability to engage team members to foster a high level of employee satisfaction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Verifiable references.
• Able to pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Accounting/General Ledger.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Work Environment

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit, stand, and operate business equipment.
• Ability to drive to communities.
• Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid and Flexible working arrangements
• Work-Life Balance
• Opportunities for Career Growth
• Training and Mentorship from Successful Leaders in the HOA Industry
• Support for Continued Education
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Medical (HMO and PPO), Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Pet Savings
• Pre-Paid Legal
• Employer Paid Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Financial and Health/Wellness Education
• Bereavement and Mandated Leave of Absence
• Applicable Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 Paid Holidays (Floating Holiday/Half Days/Early office closure before certain major holidays)

Pay

$82,000 - $87,000 Annually