Regional Accounting Supervisor

Job DetailsLevel ManagementJob Location Des Moines Corporate Office – Des Moines, IARemote Type Optional Work from HomeDescription

At BH Management Services, we are committed to creating value. We acquire, improve and manage apartment communities, and our success in this endeavor is evidenced by our growth from a start-up firm in 1993 to one of the largest multi-family management companies in the nation. BH understands that great customer service is what keeps residents satisfied, and that great service comes from engaged, happy and well-trained team members.

In 2018 and 2017, BH was ranked as one of FORTUNE magazine and Great Place to Work s “Best Workplaces for Women.” BH was also ranked in 2018 and 2020 as one of the “Best Workplaces for Millennials. In addition, in 2019, BH was named to the 100 Best Workplaces for Diversity. We continue to recognize that we are only as strong as each individual employee and we value our employees by providing a strong benefit package:

• 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision
• 401(k) + company match
• Birthday Paid Day Off
• BH Gives Back (Paid Volunteer Time Off)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• BH Paid Leave
• Sabbatical
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Position Summary:

The Accounting Supervisor-Regional is responsible for overseeing a team of 5-9 accounting professionals. The Accounting Supervisor-Regional will review teams work and monitor performance of team member in accordance with department standards. Accounting Supervisor-Regional perform fully encompassing financial reviews of Staff Accountant s work on majority of properties within the team s portfolio. Represents the company in a professional and courteous manner.

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversees a team of 5-9 accounting professionals, including Staff Accountants and Accounts Payable. Maintains appropriate staffing and assignments in compliance with department budget. Sets annual review goals for each team member.
• Leads training and mentoring of staff, and develops career path for individual accountants. Contribute to the global training of the accounting department as designated.
• Responsible for entire team portfolio of multifamily rent properties; analyzing team s work to ensure revenue and expense are correctly recognized and prepared in agreement with the client requirements and the applicable accounting principles. Communicates with clients on higher level question and monitors client relations.
• Manages cash position of entire team portfolio; calculating distributions per client requirements, committing cash to approved payables and communicating any cash deficits for funding. Will take a role in overseeing distribution process for entire ownership group as designated. Understanding escrows and monitoring cash poor properties for entire team.
• Completes bank reconciliations and monitors team performance of Bank Reconciliations on a monthly basis and assists in the detection/correction of adjustments in a timely manner. Will perform review of Staff Accountant bank reconciliations where designated.
• Contributes at high level or takes lead of department-wide goals, improvements, and initiatives. Contributes ideas to leadership team for department improvements and strengthening control processes.
• Completes special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting or related area
• Prior General Ledger Accounting Experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office application skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of the company’s policies and procedures
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people and customers
• Prior Leadership role taken among team such as peer review or training team members

Desired Qualifications/Skills:

• 7+ Years of General Ledger Accounting Experience
• Previous Real Estate Accounting Experience
• Supervisory Experience in Accounting or related Profession
• CPA Candidate or Equivalent Experience

Work Schedule:8am-5pm, Monday-Friday, or as needed to meet business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and the ability to provide the information necessary to comply with applicable Federal and State COVID-19 vaccination, and/or related testing and safety requirements.