Property Accounting Director for Scaling Outsourced Bookkeeping Company
About REA: REA is a dynamic, technology-driven bookkeeping company exclusively serving the real estate industry. Our diverse clientele includes commercial and residential investors, developers, syndicators, as well as third-party property managers (residential/commercial/HOA). As we continue to expand, we’re excited to be hiring for our next Property Accounting Director to support our growing list of clients. Key Responsibilities: • Lead, coach, and mentor a team of bookkeeping professionals including Account Managers, Senior Bookkeepers, and Bookkeepers • Team lead of 25+ clients, ensuring we meet and exceed the agreed up scope of work with the client including • While you will have a team to support you, you are ultimately responsible (e.g. the head coach) for ensuring that the bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and financial statement close processes are done timely and accurately • Develop strong client relationships • Timely client communication (e.g. responses within 24 hours) and a passion for client service • Review and approve month end close packages prepared by the Bookkeepers and Account Managers • Onboarding of new clients, including identifying and proposing solutions to fix the clients’ books • Develop month-end checklists and timelines for Clients to ensure close is completed in a timely manner • Answer team member questions, provide support for Client questions • Create process documentation (SOPs) for new and existing clients Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance 7+ years overall experience in accounting/finance, ideally at a real estate investment or property management company • 4+ years experience working with AppFolio or Yardi • Ability to manage and lead a team of Bookkeepers and Account Managers, both abroad and in US • Client facing skills with a passion for client service • Certified Public Accountant (or equivalent experience) preferred but not required • Passion for real estate, perfect books and providing business insights to clients • Extremely detail and process oriented Organized and Proactive! :) • Thrive in an environment where “switch tasking” is often required (e.g. triaging multiple client issues in any given day) Ideal Candidate (Not Mandatory): • You have worked from the bottom up and are you are an AppFolio or Yardi EXPERT • You are a CPA • You are entrepreneurial in nature. Our goal is for you to “own” your book of business that will grow over time. • You have experience managing multiple clients/projects at once • You have real estate experience outside of accounting • You have experience with Slack, Clickup, and Google Suite products • You ‘know enough to be dangerous’ when it comes to real estate tax implications • You are hardworking, but easy to get along with, even during times of increased workload. • You are a problem solver always thinking about ways to make things more efficient Compensation & Benefits: • Competitive salary with performance-based incentives. • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) fully covered for you and your family. • Up to 4% matching contribution to your 401(k) plan. • Unlimited PTO • 100% remote position • Flexible work arrangement Job Type: • Full-time Compensation: • $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance • Work from home Schedule: • Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm CST Supplemental Pay: • Bonus opportunities Education: • Bachelor's (Required) License/Certification: • CPA (Preferred) Work Location: • Remote Apply tot his job