Assistant Controller (Finance)

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller is responsible for overseeing the accounting operations and financial reporting functions for Zaremba Management Company's portfolio of residential apartment communities and commercial properties.  This position, under the guidance of the Director of Finance, oversees and maintains the accurate and timely preparation of all financial records for the Company's portfolio.

Essential Job Functions

1. Partners with the Director of Finance to lead the accounting and financial reporting functions for the Company
2. Oversees and develops the accounting staff through coaching and counseling employees
3. Assists with the creation and enforcement of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
4. Manages the month-end closing process
5. Drives the proper completion, review, and analysis of monthly financial statements for multiple locations by the accounting staff
6. Prepares Common Area Maintenance (CAM) calculations and reconciliations
7. Oversee the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets for commercial and residential properties
8. Regularly interacts with accounting staff, outside CPA firms, auditors, and property managers
9. Manages special projects and audit requests, as assigned, and performs accounting research as needed
10. Assists accounting team members and other corporate departments with accounting-related questions and information requests
11. Reviews and adjusts team member roles and responsibilities as needed to ensure an efficient and equitable work distribution for the accounting team, with the ability to scale up as the business environment dictates
12. Helps to foster a fiscally responsible environment for the entire organization through the enforcement of existing controls and development of new control procedures
13. Assumes additional responsibilities and performs special projects as required

Required Qualifications

Education, Training and or/ Experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with five plus years of accounting experience and two plus years of supervision experience.  Experience in public accounting is strongly preferred.  A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Characteristics
 

1. Demonstrated experience and knowledge in all areas of accounting, including bank reconciliations, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey information effectively
3. Experience working with multiple legal entities and consolidated financial statements
4. Strong business acumen with the capability to collaborate with all levels of employees, all while maintaining the highest level of integrity and confidentiality
5. Ability to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously, and meet established deadlines
6. Strong attention to detail
7. Ability to work both independently and as part of a cohesive team
8. Strong knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft 365, Excel; proficiency with Yardi or QuickBooks is strongly preferred

Physical Demands

The nature of work requires an ability to communicate and exchange information, prepare work documents, and operate standard business office equipment.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a general office environment.  Weekend work and some evening work may be required during peak seasons.

Who We Are

We are Zaremba Management Company and delighting our residents, prospective tenants, and community members is at the core of everything we do. Formed in 1987 to manage real estate properties owned or partially owned by the Zaremba Family in Cleveland, Ohio, The Zaremba Management Company has established itself as a champion of superior quality and service. Today, ZMC owns and manages communities in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, North Carolina, and Texas. We manage over 5,000 apartment units and 250,000 square feet of office space, and we continue to grow with the addition of fee managed communities and new acquisitions.

What We Offer

Zaremba Management Company offers a competitive compensation package with a discretionary bonus program. In addition, full-time employees are eligible for a benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, short term and long-term disability, a 401k program and a generous Paid Time Off policy.