Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Management Trust
Position Title: Corporate Senior Controller
Location: Irvine, CA
Reporting To: Corporate VP of Finance and Accounting
Status: Exempt, Full-Time
Salary: $150K - $175K Annually, DOE

COMPANY PROFILE:
The Management Trust is a community association management company. We believe that building and maintaining a community takes more than just hammers and nails. It takes integrity, trust, experience, and support. Our success is based on the belief that effective management anticipates our clients’ needs, not merely reacts to them. We are a company of creative and committed individuals driven by grand aspirations and are proud to be the only 100% employee-owned community management firm in the nation. Our Employee Owners are encouraged to actively participate in growing our business by helping define best practices every day. It is in this spirit that we encourage you to explore this opportunity to join The Management Trust team.

EMPLOYEE OWNER POSITION PURPOSE:
As our Corporate Senior Controller, you are the Leader of the Corporate Accounting Team, responsible for supporting internal clients and external partners. This role requires energy, a winning vision, and an innate drive to motivate others by emphasizing the importance of developing a collaborative and encouraging work environment. Your mission is to ensure the Trust’s corporate accounting and financial reporting functions provide accurate and timely financial statements, comply with U.S. GAAP, and use best practices supported by a strong system of internal controls. You will also play a critical role in financial planning and analysis and provide leadership in the continued evolution of corporate accounting operations.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Ensure accurate and timely corporate accounting deliverables, supported by best practices policies and procedures for all accounts
• Manage and establish internal controls to safeguard assets, mitigate risks, and ensure financial statements, reports, and deliverables are free of material misstatement
• Understand the Trust’s business, seeking to develop scalable, value-added accounting procedures that are flexible to keep pace with the business
• Provide priority support to the Executives and HQ Leadership teams
• Assist internal partners to ensure their financial understanding of functional areas and responsibilities
• Partner with the Division Controllers to provide strategic support for the Division Presidents
• Present financial information to the Executives, HQ and Divisional Leadership, External Auditors, and Others, as needed
• Be the key contact responsible for coordinating financial and governmental audits
• Be the Trust’s technical accounting Expert, staying current with the latest GAAP authoritative guidance and conducting research as required
• Be the Trust’s expert on its corporate accounting system(s). This includes participation in continuing education to stay on top of the latest technological developments
• Take the lead on company initiatives emphasizing financial information related to financial data, Banking, Payroll, Scalability, Accounting Processes, and Innovation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business growth, strategic initiatives, and acquisitions
• Evaluate and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting systems and processes.
• Maintain a continuous improvement mindset and proactively identify, review, and implement process improvement
• Be a Corporate Banking Administrator
• Be the Trust’s expert on accounting regulations and routinely implement necessary changes to ensure compliance
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process, including updates to the corporate accounting system, variance analysis, budget review, and participation in identifying tools and applications to optimize this process
• Provide support, including requested reports, to ensure accurate and timely information is available for the Executive Summary report
• Ensure monthly Corporate Revenue, A/R, and Billing are prepared accurately and timely.
• Assist in researching and collecting outstanding Corporate A/R
• Be responsible for corporate expense recognition, monthly accruals, and the AP process, including the procedures and internal controls for processing corporate disbursements, including checks, ACH, and credit cards
• Address corporate A/P vendor issues
• Provide oversight of the Trust’s cash flows, ensuring proper accounting for sources and uses of cash, with emphasis on appropriate spend
• Monitor and analyze revenue, EBITDA, and contribution results and provide recommendations for improvements based on your knowledge of the business
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the corporate accounting team, fostering professional development and career growth
• Define standards, policies, procedures, and performance measurement to meet the operational goals for corporate accounting
• Train staff on systems, processes, procedures, and GAAP standards
• Lead the recruitment process for accounting team members
• Build strong internal, external, and cross-functional relationships
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree with a primary focus in Accounting
• (10) years of work experience
• CPA Certification is a plus
• Master’s Degree in Accounting is a plus
• Community Management industry experience is a plus
• Expertise using Sage Intacct is a big plus
• Strong MS Office skills (i.e., Excel), paired with comfort in quickly mastering new software programs
• Experience in a publicly traded company or large multinational corporation.
• Significant Knowledge of tax regulations and compliance.
• Strong experience with financial planning and analysis.
• Advanced and/or specialty degrees/certifications plus leadership experience are desired
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced deadline environment while managing multiple tasks
• Background partnering with leaders to make sound recommendations based on business need
• Ability to maintain confidence, confidentially, and composure during sometimes difficult or complex situations
• High degree of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ultimate professionalism, interpersonal skills, customer service, and teamwork skills
• Ability to effectively communicate and partner with internal and external clients of all levels

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Use standard office equipment, including a computer, phone, copier/scanner, etc.
• Be stationary for periods of time
• Relocate up to (25) pounds

SUPERVISES OTHERS:
• Yes

SCHEDULE & TRAVEL:
• Monday-Friday from approx. 8:00 am-5:00 pm
• This position may require occasional long hours to meet business needs

The Management Trust is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate and support diversity.

TMT reserves the right to modify this job description at any time based on business needs.

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