Manager, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for managing the team responsible for preparing/reviewing financial statements, performing technical accounting research, and working with our external auditors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following but are not limited to the job specifications contained herein.  Additional duties or job functions that can be performed safely may be required as deemed necessary by Harbor Group Management.

• Lead the preparation and/or review of the company’s subsidiaries standalone financial statements, in accordance with US GAAP or IFRS
• Collaborate with departments to identify technical accounting and financial reporting issues and assess related financial reporting implications
• Research and conclude on various accounting matters in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS
• Develop training materials on researching and concluding on technical accounting issues, including technical accounting memorandum preparation
• Review legal documents to determine and track reporting requirements for new entities
• Maintain support for financial statement disclosures and liaise with auditors in the successful completion of various audits and other engagements
• Respond to various requests from investors and external sponsors
• Assist in the documentation, updating, and creation of accounting/finance SOPs
• Work on various special projects

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• BS degree in Accounting or equivalent
• CPA preferred
• 5+ years in public accounting, with heavy experience in preparing financial statements and researching technical accounting issues required
• Previous experience with Yardi, MRI, Workiva (Wdesk), or other accounting systems a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook & PowerPoint; very strong Excel skills along with ability to learn new accounting systems
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS and ability to research accounting literature including previous experience dealing with technical matters that include complex real estate transactions
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task under tight deadlines and in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent interpersonal & communications skills, both verbal and written; ability to communicate with external sponsors and investors
• Ability to assimilate and summarize large quantities of data precisely and succinctly
• Ability to prioritize, manage time well, meet critical deadlines, and work well under pressure
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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