Rizzetta & Company ยท 9 hours ago
Accounting Manager - HOA
Rizzetta & Company is a professional services firm specializing in community association management. The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the Association Services Accounting department, managing daily accounting operations, and providing full cycle accounting services to Community Association clients.
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Responsibilities
Supervise a team of accounting staff, including assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and providing training and feedback
Support process improvement initiatives of the Client Accounting division
Ensure Internal Controls are properly designed and followed to protect the assets of our Association clients
Ensure accounting processes are handled in a timely manner to facilitate the preparation of the monthly financial statements
Provide support and guidance to accounting staff on complex accounting issues and questions
Ensure information is timely provided to the external auditors/accountants and questions are answered to ensure timely completion of attest engagements/tax returns
Review attest engagements/tax returns drafts for accuracy and approve them for issuance
Ensure reports required by state statute are submitted in a timely manner
Ensure monthly financials prepared by Accountants are reviewed prior to distributing to Boards
Ensures proper set up for new associations
Work as a team with Association external CPAs to ensure all associations meet Florida Statute requirements in relation to year-end financial reporting and filing of tax returns
Correspond via telephone and email with Association Board members, as needed, to assist with accounting related matters
Maintain open lines of communication with Association banking representatives
Provide support to Vice President of Operations, Directors and Community Association Managers
Non-essential duties include other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
Minimum of seven (5) years of full cycle accounting experience
Experience in managing staff in the completion of full cycle accounting
Experience managing/leading multiple staff at various levels
Experience in managing, reviewing, and supervising external attest engagements/tax returns
Deep expertise in accrual-based accounting is required; prior experience with Association accounting and/or property management is highly advantageous
Demonstrated ability to set clear performance expectations, hold team members accountable, and foster a culture of ownership and continuous improvement
Capable of articulating complex accounting concepts and financial insights in a clear, accessible manner to non-financial stakeholders, including clients and board members
Proficient in identifying and applying appropriate accounting treatments for complex transactions, ensuring their accurate reflection in both monthly financials and year-end reporting
Skilled in assessing competing priorities, making sound strategic decisions, and managing task execution through to completion across teams
Experienced in leading, mentoring, and developing accounting teams; committed to fostering professional growth and high performance
Self-directed with a high level of initiative; able to work autonomously while delivering consistent, high-quality results
Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and projects concurrently in a deadline-driven environment
Adept at engaging with internal and external stakeholders across all organizational levels, including clients, vendors, and senior leadership
Models high ethical standards, professionalism, and consistency in behavior; sets the tone for a high-performing team culture
Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset for identifying opportunities for process or policy improvement
Willing to lead by example by stepping into any role necessary to support the team and meet client expectations within critical timeframes
Preferred
Experience in Association accounting a plus (but not required)
Experience with presentations to large groups and/or boards is preferred