VP of Finance

Job Description: VP of Finance

Responsibilities

The VP of Finance is responsible for client service and leading a team of accounting professionals to provide accounting, cash management, financial reporting, and financial management consultation services for a large portfolio of community association clients. This role will interface with property managers, general managers, property developers, community association Boards of Directors, and third-party service providers on financial matters. This is a "hands-on" position from an accounting perspective.

The VP of Finance will be responsible for:

• Ensuring client contractual service deliverables, including the review and approval of monthly financial reports and annual budgets.
• Managing the monthly pre-close and close processes, including the management company close.
• Overseeing the preparation process for annual budgets.
• Managing the daily flow of financial service inquiries and requests.
• Client billing for services performed outside the service level agreement.
• Driving client satisfaction and retention.
• Recruiting, hiring, training, and mentoring staff.
• Troubleshooting and resolving escalated issues.
• Overseeing and providing direction on delinquent account collections, communicating with association board members, and coordinating with third-party collection attorneys.
• Managing the investment of association reserve funds and ensuring cash flow for project needs.
• Coordinating audit and tax services with external CPA firms.
• Overseeing all association banking services.
• Managing the successful onboarding of new accounts.
• Acting as the primary financial consultant for community managers and Boards of Directors.
• Recommending and implementing process improvements.
• Becoming a subject matter expert in the CINC platform for the delivery of accounting and financial management services.
• Ensuring financial controls are in place and functioning as designed.
• Overseeing payroll and coordinating with a third-party payroll provider.
• Managing HR functions, including hiring, and coordinating with an external service provider.
• Performing additional work-related tasks as needed.

Qualifications

This position offers remote work, requiring two in-office days weekly in Jacksonville, FL.

Required Qualifications:

• Accounting degree from a 4-year accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as an Accounting Manager or Controller.
• Experience supervising an accounting department with at least 5 employees.
• Strong preference for experience in real estate, property management, and outsourced accounting/bookkeeping industries.
• Hands-on experience with mid to upper-tier accounting software packages.
• Demonstrated experience with systems conversion and balance transfer.
• Exceptional computer skills (power user).
• Excellent grasp of accounting theory and methods (accrual, cash, and modified cash).
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to work efficiently in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA designation or a graduate degree in accounting or a related field.

This is an exciting opportunity for a results-oriented finance professional to make a significant impact while leading a talented team in a growing and dynamic environment.