Manager of Accounting

Manager of Accounting

Work Type: Full-time

Status: Exempt-Salary

Company Description: Fitch Irick Property Management, based in Charlotte, NC has over 30 years of experience in the affordable housing development and property management field.  Fitch Irick is knowledgeable in the complexity of regulations with Rural Development, HUD, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Programs.  Fitch Irick currently manages 12,000+ units in 250 properties throughout the southeastern United States with multiple layers of programs and funding sources designed to better communities by providing quality affordable housing to residents in need.

Company Statement: We make a positive difference in the world one resident at a time by utilizing local, state, and federal tax-advantaged programs to enhance communities via the acquisition, development, and management of quality affordable housing.

Description of Job: The Manager of Accounting is responsible for supervising and training the Senior Accountants during their review of the Property Accountants assigned portfolio of properties. This position will focus on creating internal controls and financial statement accuracy for each entity within the organization, while also creating efficiencies and streamlining monthly processes while managing a team of senior accountants and accountants.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Supervision of Property Accountants and Senior Accountants for the following tasks:
  • Monitor and evaluate all day-to-day accounting activities
  • Establish guidelines for accounting transactions, workflow efficiency, and month-end close process.
  • Streamline and develop efficiencies for bill back and credit card processing
  • Assist with the review of periodic financial reports; ensuring that the reported results comply with GAAP or other financial reporting standards
  • Provide financial analysis with an emphasis on capex (reserves)
  • Oversees preparation and collection of replacement reserves requests
  • Assist with the completion of year end forms 3560-7 & 3560-10 for Rural Development (RD) properties, and all other audit request as needed
  • Assistance with VHDA monthly operating summaries
  • Oversee HAP and Non HAP receipts.
  • Oversee staff training
• Review and input/upload budgets into external and internal systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve special accounting project issues as needed, working closely with the Assistant Controller and the Controller    

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent management and leadership skills
• Knowledgeable and a champion of Fitch Irick
• Maintain a professional high standard of customer service to internal and external peers and vendors
• Excellent