Manager Accounting (Cleveland, OH)

Manager Accounting

Overview At Brookfield Properties our success starts with our people. People like you. We develop operate and manage more than 650 properties and 325 million square feet of real estate across the globe. It s a feat that wouldn t be possible without our team a diverse group of creative visionaries and innovative experts who are relentless in pursuit of one goal to ensure our buildings don t simply meet the needs of our tenants residents and communities but exceed them every day. We know that a one-size-fits-all approach doesn t work when it comes to residential living. That s why at Brookfield Properties our portfolio features a wide range of options for any stage of life. And though our properties may be diverse one thing is universal all offer the unparalleled quality service and support our residents deserve. If you re ready to be a part of our team we encourage you to apply. We are searching for a talented Accounting Manager to be based out of our Corporate Office in Cleveland OH. Overview Accounting Managers are responsible for the accounting both GAAP tax and IFRS of a portfolio of 10-20 properties and ensuring the completeness and accuracy of related operational and reporting data and provide a high quality of service for business partners and customers. Accounting Managers will be expected to supervise coach mentor and develop Accounting Supervisors Senior Financial Accountants Financial Accountants and review approve their work for completeness and accuracy. Accounting Managers shall enforce--amongst their teams the adherence to standard accounting policies practices and processes. Accounting Managers will also be expected to provide business partners and customers (e.g. Business Leads Business Financial Analysts Regional Property Managers) necessary information required for the business partners and customers to effectively operate their businesses. The Accounting Manager shall also maintain a satisfactory quality of service as defined by Service Level Agreements (SLA) which represents the minimum requirements. Accounting Managers will be expected to provide quality of service levels that exceed these minimum requirements. Responsibilities Manage accounting staff and oversee daily application of property entity transactional accounting principles policies and processes. Review approve journal entries audit work papers and financial statements. Review accounting staff work to ensure the completeness and accuracy of accounting transactions. Oversee complex tasks from accounting supervisors senior and entry level financial accountants. Oversee tax preparation and year-end audits at property entity levels. Support periodic (monthly quarterly annually) closing processes as related to respective property portfolios as required. Review and maintain internal controls and accounting procedures. Review and approve month-end quarter-end financial packages and transactions for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. Responsible for the analysis of operations and development accounting depending on respective portfolio including items such as proper treatment of transfers capitalized interest and other GAAP tax differences. Prepare and analyze supporting materials for regulatory and external financial reporting. Prepare analyze and communicate key financial and operational reports to be distributed to Executives and other internal customers. Provide coaching and mentoring to Accounting Supervisors Senior Financial Accountants Financial Accountant. Conduct performance evaluations and manage direct reports performance development process. Qualifications Bachelor s Degree in Accounting required Master s degree is preferred 5-7 years of Accounting Capabilities and Advanced GAAP Knowledge is required 5-7 years of experience in Real Estate Public Accounting Financial Reporting Internal Controls and Process Improvement is preferred Certified Public Accountant certification preferred Required skills for this position include basic accounting principles and processes organization and prioritization both written and verbal communication assess and improve accounting processes quality assurance reviews people management and development accounting software and SAP technologies and Microsoft Office This position requires up to 10% travel Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities Religion Sex Protected Veterans Disability Sexual Orientation Gender Identity Marital Status Pregnancy Age National Origin Genetic Information Drug free workplace VIZI Apply Here PI148636547