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Company Overview

Founded in 1986, Asset Living is a true third-party property management firm with decades of experience delivering exceptional value to partners across the nation. As a leader in third-party property management, Asset Living is the fourth largest in the country (National Multifamily Housing Council's Top 50) and remains the No. 1 third-party student housing property manager in the U. S. for 11 years in a row (Student Housing Business). With over 36 years of experience, Asset Living's growing portfolio includes a multitude of properties across the country that span the multi-family, single-family home rentals, affordable housing, build-to-rent, active adult, and student housing divisions. Asset Living presently manages a portfolio consisting of approximately 175,000+ units and 125,000+ beds. Asset Living is a family made up of diverse backgrounds, unique ideas, and distinct personalities. Recognized as one of the nation's Best and Brightest Places to Work, professionals join Asset Living because of its reputation as the most trusted partner in real estate, workplace culture, and growth opportunities. Asset Living is a member of The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and is recognized as an Accredited Management Organization (AMO).

Accounting Program Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the supervision of the accounting for a specific team of accountants.
• Ensures the delivery of financial statements within the required client delivery date.
• Communicates regularly with clients to discuss the financial performance of their properties and respond to accounting questions.
• Responsible for the accuracy of financial statements prepared by a team of accountants.
• Supervises the accounting team in reviewing rent rolls, reconciling bank statements and monitoring monthly operating results against budget.
• Coordinate with operational team members to prepare and approve financial budgets for each property.
• Coordinate with the Controller and CFO and other Assistant controllers to establish and implement short/long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
• Participate in the hiring process and annual performance reviews for a team of assistant controllers and accountants.
• Manage efficiency and make staffing recommendations in order to meet expected performance metrics.
• Support a team of assistant controllers in the responding to financial audit requests and provide recommendations for procedural improvements.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor and/or Master s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA Eligible or CPA Preferred
• Previous 3rd party multi-family property management experience
• Previous experience leading or managing a team of accountants
• Excellent critical reasoning, quantitative, and analytical skills
• Deep understanding of financial concepts
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proven organizational skills with attention to detail

This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. It is merely a guide of expected duties. The employee understands that the job description is neither complete nor permanent and may be modified at any time. At the request of their supervisor, an employee may be asked to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice.