Martin Commercial Properties · 1 week ago
Senior Director of Accounting & Finance
East Lansing, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expMartin Commercial Properties is a leadership-focused organization seeking a Senior Director of Accounting & Finance. This role is responsible for overseeing all accounting processes, financial strategies, and business operations, while managing the accounting team and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Property DevelopmentProperty ManagementReal Estate
Responsibilities
Member of the leadership team focused on the integration of all functions, i.e. accounting, operations, sales, property management, information technology, and human resources
Assists leadership team in updating the strategic plan. Implements or directs the implementation of programs that meet set goals and objectives
Identifies and drives process improvements to ensure best in class service while promoting employee efficiency and productivity
Oversees commercial insurance policies, working with the insurance broker to mitigate business risks and control costs
Leads by example to earn respect and trust of peers, employees, and clients
Provides appropriate feedback loop to CEO on relevant issues
Handle daily cash management and reporting
Manage process for sales invoicing, including pricing strategies, collections, and commissions
Prepare MCP’s monthly financial statements, calendar year reports and year-end statistics
Offer interpretation and analysis of financial results in conjunction with annual budgeting
Develop and maintain effective working relationship with key financial partners and vendors
Track all Inter-Company activity and perform monthly reconciliations
Manage bi-weekly payroll processing for all entities. Handle all year-end reporting
Prepare personal property tax returns for various cities
Oversee and review corporate tax returns prepared by the MCP’s professional services firm
Manage Company Payables process, including check runs, ACHs and credit cards
Enhance and implement accounting systems, processes, tools and internal control systems
Supervise accounting staff on day to day operations that includes, but not limited to, monthly, quarterly and year-end close, accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial reports, cash receipts and disbursement
Develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive job costing system for the Property Development business division
Serves as a Yardi SPOC/administrator and manages software issues encountered and support ticket requests
Ensure that effective internal controls are in place to comply with GAAP and applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws and rules for financial tax reporting, as well as other legal and regulatory requirements
Ensure that Company is utilizing best in class technology in order to promote efficiency and customer service
Oversee all technology resources
Oversee internal support/ IT Help Desk system to ensure highest level of employee productivity
Oversight of recruitment, selection, and retention of high caliber team members to carry out MCP’s mission
Supervise the annual performance process, focusing on career development. Guide team in goal setting and strengthening competencies
Collaborate with Office Operations Manager providing guidance and direction as needed
Oversee the Company’s Health and Benefit Plans
Serve as Fiduciary for the Company’s 401k Plan
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting
Minimum of seven to ten years of related experience and/or training
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, financial terms, financial analysis
Preferred
Public accounting experience and CPA Certification
Working knowledge of ADP
Working knowledge of Yardi software
Ability to operate with a high degree of flexibility, adaptable to changing demands
Timely, punctual, positive team player
Strong business sense and can decipher priorities and make sound judgement calls as appropriate for the role
Commitment to excellence - perform duties at the highest level possible on a consistent basis
Self-starter and can work well independently as well as with the team
Through software utilization and automation, ability to contribute to continued process improvement
Excellent communicator - able to interact with people at all levels in a confident and professional manner
Demonstrate ability and temperament to work with highly confidential and sensitive information
Ability to quickly learn other company utilized systems, programs and software
Team player - have team-oriented experience and approach
Knowledgeable and excited about the real estate industry
Benefits
Oversee the Company’s Health and Benefit Plans.
Serve as Fiduciary for the Company’s 401k Plan.
Company
Martin Commercial Properties
Martin Commercial Properties is a commercial real estate firm that offers property management, valuation advisory and brokerage services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Van W. Martin
President and CEO
Susan Simpson, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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