Corporate Accounting Manager

Company: Asset Living
Location: Not Specified (Likely HQ, with potential for hybrid)

Company Overview:

Asset Living, founded in 1986, is a third-party management firm and a trusted partner in fostering thriving communities nationwide. With a diverse portfolio spanning multifamily, single-family rentals, affordable housing, and more, Asset Living drives innovation and results through its talented team. Recognized as one of the nation's Best and Brightest Places to Work, Asset Living emphasizes collaboration, growth, and a winning culture.

The Role:

The Corporate Accounting Manager is a key member of the Asset Living corporate accounting team, reporting to the Controller. This position is responsible for significant aspects of day-to-day operations and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in accounting processes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily corporate accounting operations, including billing, accounts payable, general ledger, revenue recognition, and cash management.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end close in accordance with US GAAP.
• Review monthly financial statements and perform variance analyses.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, resolving issues promptly.
• Prepare journal entries for complex or higher-risk areas, including corporate payroll and insurance programs.
• Review AP invoices for accurate coding and analyze expenses.
• Prepare audit and tax-related requests.
• Drive consistency and standardization of the month-end close process across Asset Living regions.
• Lead the development of new processes and procedures to improve close efficiency and financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain procedures for technical accounting areas (lease accounting, fixed assets, intangibles, revenue recognition) and prepare accounting memos.
• Support M&A activities, including onboarding acquisitions and post-merger integration.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Controller.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA Eligible or CPA Preferred.
• 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.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Experience with NetSuite is a plus.

Note: This job description is a guide and may be modified. This position may be safety-sensitive.