Director of Accounting

• 2007 - Present

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Oversees accounting department and staff, responsible for the general accounting functions, cash management/reconciliation, monthly and year-end financial reporting, balance sheet management, A/R, A/P, CM and Payroll.  Accountable for ensuring that policies and procedures (internal controls) are in place to provide reasonable assurance that the company assets are protected.  Provides technical accounting GAAP guidance and support to all company departments.  Ensures that all financial records are maintained in compliance with company’s policies and US GAAP guidelines. Responsible for reviewing monthly/quarterly account reconciliations and other documents to ensure this compliance.  Coordinates work relating to both internal and external audits in the periodic review of the company’s financial records. Responsible for the implementation of agreed upon recommendations and improvements resulting from audit findings.  Ensures that the accounting department is staffed with qualified financial personnel capable of meeting the objectives and responsibilities. Responsible for continued development of these associates.  Oversees and directly manages a staff of over 20 employees including General Accountants, Accounts Payable manager and staff, Accounts Receivable manager and staff.  Leads the completion of Federal and State tax reporting requirements (including property, sales and use, payroll, TC201, RPIE’s and other local taxes) other reports required by government regulation.  Provides assistance to departments in preparing budget/forecast. Collects, analyzes, and consolidates financial information; advises departments on data analytics.  Works with outside tax consultants to resolve tax issues.  Interacts regularly with other departments including Legal, Leasing, Operations, Compliance, Property management and Business Analytics over wide range of issues and inquiries. Show less