Archive for August, 2009
Job Title: Director of Financial Operations
Company Posted By: FEP Search Group
Location: North Carolina
City: Winston Salem
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Accounting/Finance
Link: http://www.job-chaser.com/index.php?post_id=984
Job Description:
Our client is an investment company.
Job Responsibilities:
1) Lead, oversee and direct all accounting functions, including receipts, disbursements, valuations, property management data for operations
2) Prepare fund financials and ensure regulatory compliance and audit liaison
3) Design and partner the implementation of core accounting processes, programs and controls
4) Oversee the process that develops all domestic and international tax returns
5) Research best practices and initiate changes to core Accounting programs, policies, procedures and processes
6) Oversee the annual audit process of investment fund financial statements and development and execution of representation letters
7) Lead high-level accounting problem-solving and process development activities
Support client-servicing requirements for investor reports, management of fee processing and NCREIF reporting
9) Oversee the preparation of financial returns at all levels – tract and property-level IRRs, fund, and composite-level returns in accordance with GIPS standards
10) Assist with the development of performance measurement process and procedure (as required)
11) Analyze general ledger information to provide accurate and meaningful information to management for financial reporting and projecting future performance
12) Act as a visible, enthusiastic leader supporting business strategies.
13) Communicate and represent accounting issues to the senior management
14) Establish the Accounting Group’s goals and objectives in accordance with company’s policies and strategic goals to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness
15) Evaluate performance against expectation.
16) Perform general management duties
17) Exercise usual authority concerning staff, performance appraisals, promotions and terminations
18) Develop, guide and lead the Accounting Team
Job Requirements:
1) Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related education or experience
2) CPA
3) 10 years of Accountant experience, with 5 years of supervisory or management experience preferred
4) Experience in investment structures such as Limited Liability Corporations (LLCs) a plus
5) Experience in international operations and working in a multilingual environment an asset Experience in public accounting strongly preferred
6) Knowledge of SEC and regulatory accounting practices
7) Familiarity with tax laws and regulations
Proficiency in PC spreadsheet and accounting software
9) Excellent analytical skills and knowledge of GAAP are essential
10) Effective supervisory/team-building skills
11) Results- and solutions-oriented
Applicants are encouraged to apply directly by going to: http://www.fepsearchgroup.com/accounting-jobs/accounting-j ob-01037.html
Job Title: Director of Financial Operations
Company Posted By: FEP Search Group
Location: Georgia
City: Atlanta
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Accounting/Finance
Link: http://www.job-chaser.com/index.php?post_id=983
Job Description:
Our client is an investment company.
Job Responsibilities:
1) Lead, oversee and direct all accounting functions, including receipts, disbursements, valuations, property management data for operations
2) Prepare fund financials and ensure regulatory compliance and audit liaison
3) Design and partner the implementation of core accounting processes, programs and controls
4) Oversee the process that develops all domestic and international tax returns
5) Research best practices and initiate changes to core Accounting programs, policies, procedures and processes
6) Oversee the annual audit process of investment fund financial statements and development and execution of representation letters
7) Lead high-level accounting problem-solving and process development activities
Support client-servicing requirements for investor reports, management of fee processing and NCREIF reporting
9) Oversee the preparation of financial returns at all levels – tract and property-level IRRs, fund, and composite-level returns in accordance with GIPS standards
10) Assist with the development of performance measurement process and procedure (as required)
11) Analyze general ledger information to provide accurate and meaningful information to management for financial reporting and projecting future performance
12) Act as a visible, enthusiastic leader supporting business strategies.
13) Communicate and represent accounting issues to the senior management
14) Establish the Accounting Group’s goals and objectives in accordance with company’s policies and strategic goals to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness
15) Evaluate performance against expectation.
16) Perform general management duties
17) Exercise usual authority concerning staff, performance appraisals, promotions and terminations
18) Develop, guide and lead the Accounting Team
Job Requirements:
1) Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related education or experience
2) CPA
3) 10 years of Accountant experience, with 5 years of supervisory or management experience preferred
4) Experience in investment structures such as Limited Liability Corporations (LLCs) a plus
5) Experience in international operations and working in a multilingual environment an asset Experience in public accounting strongly preferred
6) Knowledge of SEC and regulatory accounting practices
7) Familiarity with tax laws and regulations
Proficiency in PC spreadsheet and accounting software
9) Excellent analytical skills and knowledge of GAAP are essential
10) Effective supervisory/team-building skills
11) Results- and solutions-oriented
Applicants are encouraged to apply directly by going to: http://www.fepsearchgroup.com/accounting-jobs/accounting-j ob-01037.html
Job Title: Staff Accountant
Company Posted By: FEP Search Group
Location: Michigan
City: Southfield
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Accounting/Finance
Link: http://www.job-chaser.com/index.php?post_id=982
Job Description:
Our client is a leading Michigan-based real estate development and acquisition company.
Job Responsibilities:
1) Handle day-to-day accounting for all assigned properties
2) Interact daily with the Controller, other members of the Accounting Department and with members of property management as needed
3) Complete the quarterly reporting packages
4) Send out miscellaneous reports as needed by the banks and mortgage companies
5) Complete quarterly work paper preparation for tax returns
6) Prepare schedules as necessary for cash-flow projections
7) Review cash disbursement report and review payment requirements with the Controller
Assist with preparing annual budget and re-forecasting for all properties
9) Review input of all recurring journal entries
10) Assist with migration of the accounting system from Enterprise to Voyager
11) Verify monthly mortgage and interest payments to lenders
12) Review appropriateness of manual billings
13) Assist with the preparation of 5-year cash flows for properties
14) Prepare quarterly preferred returns for properties
15) Verify closing statements on loans
16) Prepare account reconciliations as needed
17) Assist with writing narrative portions of budgets with property managers
18) Review and approve lease summaries
19) Pack up storage items as needed and send to storage
20) Go through storage locations annually
21) Work on special projects as assigned
Job Requirements:
1) Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
2) Experience in Yardi, Voyager, Enterprise and Crystal reporting a plus
3) Property Management accounting background preferred
4) Strong working knowledge of computer software packages and proficiency in Excel
5) Ability to prioritize assignments while working on numerous projects simultaneously
6) Ability to work independently preferred
Applicants are encouraged to apply directly by going to: http://www.fepsearchgroup.com/accounting-jobs/accounting-job-0 1042.html
Job Title: Chief Financial Officer
Company Posted By: FEP Search Group
Location: Colorado
City: Calgary, Alberta and Denver
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Accounting/Finance
Link: http://www.job-chaser.com/index.php?post_id=981
Job Description:
Our client is a private investment firm.
Job Responsibilities:
1) Handle financial and fiscal management of company operations
2) Lead and coordinate the administration, business planning, accounting and budgeting efforts of the company
3) Create, coordinate and evaluate the financial programs as well as supporting information systems of the company
4) Approve and coordinate changes as well as improvements in automated financial and management information systems for the company
5) Ensure compliance with local, state and federal budgetary reporting requirements
6) Oversee the approval and processing of revenue, expenditure and position control documents, department budgets, mass salary updates, ledger, etc.
7) Coordinate the preparation of financial statements, financial reports, special analyses and information reports
Develop and implement finance, accounting, billing and auditing procedures
9) Establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards
10) Interact with other managers to provide consultative support to planning initiatives through financial and management information analyses, reports as well as recommendations
11) Ensure records systems are maintained as per generally accepted auditing standards
12) Develop and direct implementation of strategic business and/or operational plans, projects, programs and systems
13) Assist in obtaining the necessary licenses and insurance required to start a business
14) Analyze cash flow, cost controls and expenses to guide business leaders
15) Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies as well as operating procedures
16) Analyze financial statements to pinpoint potential weak areas
17) Serve on planning and policy-making committees
18) Oversee financial management of foreign operations as well as develop financial and budget policies
19) Represent the company externally to media, government agencies, funding agencies and the general public
20) Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate department staff
21) Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
1) Master’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
2) CPA designation
3) 10 years of experience in a senior-level finance or accounting position
4) Minimum 15 years of experience in oil and gas public companies
5) Experience in strategic planning and execution
5) Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations
6) Understanding of automated financial and accounting reporting systems
7) Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
9) Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements as well as projections
10) Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and multitask
11) Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings
12) Knowledge of contracting, negotiating and change management
13) CA with strong understanding of Canadian and US GAAP
14) Willingness to work a flexible schedule
Applicants are encouraged to apply directly by going to: http://www.fepsearchgroup.com/accounting-jobs/accounting-job-01047.html
Job Title: Corporate Controller Public Company
Company Posted By: FEP Search Group
Location: New Jersey
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Accounting/Finance
Link: http://www.job-chaser.com/index.php?post_id=980
Job Description:
Our client provides trading platform for communications
Job Responsibilities:
1) Provide leadership and coordinate company financial reporting, planning, debt financing and budget management functions including all the SEC reporting
2) Ensure company accounting procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles
3) Direct and coordinate company financial planning and budget management functions
4) Recommend benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance of divisions and departments
5) Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget
6) Direct and coordinate debt financing and debt service payments with external agencies
7) Oversee daily operations of the finance department
Manage the preparation of the official annual report of actual revenues, transfers and expenses
9) Prepare financial analysis for contract negotiations and product investment decisions
10) Manage the preparation of financial outlooks and financial forecasts
11) Ensure compliance with local, state and federal budgetary reporting requirements
12) Work with department managers and corporate staff to develop five-year and ten-year business plans for the company
13) Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures
14) Design, establish and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the department’s goals and objectives
15) Serve on planning and policy-making committees
16) Oversee financial management of foreign operations to include developing financial and budget policies and procedures
17) Serve as primary legislative liaison relative to company financial issue
18) Direct financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements
19) Represent the company externally to media, government agencies, funding agencies and the general public
20) Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate department staff
21) Provide accounting policy orientation for new staff
22) Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
1) Master’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
2) Certified CPA
3) 5 – 10 years of experience in a senior-level finance or accounting position
4) Willingness to work in a flexible schedule
5) Minimum 10 years of public reporting and SEC exp.
6) Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost-control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
7) Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems
Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations
9) Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections
10) Working knowledge of short- and long-term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets and product-line profitability analysis
11) Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
12) Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects
13) Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings
Applicants are encouraged to apply directly by going to: http://www.fepsearchgroup.com/accounting-jobs /accounting-job-01050.html
Job Title: Senior Corporate Accountant
Company Posted By: FEP Search Group
Location: Pennsylvania
City: Bristol
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Accounting/Finance
Link: http://www.job-chaser.com/index.php?post_id=979
Job Description:
Our client is a leading consumer-focused company.
Job Responsibilities:
1) Provide help with corporate consolidation, preparation of all external financial reporting and maintenance of the corporate stock option program
2) Assist with consolidation of financial data received from subsidiaries into monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
3) Help with preparing internal monthly financial reporting
4) Assist with preparing quarterly and annual SEC reports (10Q, 10K) and other SEC filings
5) Monitor new FASB and SEC pronouncements for their effect, if any, on the company and alerting management to relevant issues
6) Assist with the administration of the corporate stock option program
Job Requirements:
1) Degree in Accounting
2) CPA certification or MBA preferred
3) Public Accounting background preferred
4) 3 – 5 years of related experience
5) Computer proficiency in Word and Excel
6) Excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English
7) Superb time-management and prioritization skills
Very-detail oriented
Applicants are encouraged to apply directly by going to: http://www.fepsearchgroup.com/accounting-jobs/ac counting-job-01051.html
Job Title: Senior/Manager Partnership Tax Accountant
Company Posted By: FEP Search Group
Location: New Jersey
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Accounting/Finance
Link: http://www.job-chaser.com/index.php?post_id=978
Job Description:
Our client is a leading financial institution.
Job Responsibilities:
1) Prepare/review federal and state partnership tax returns as well as work papers utilizing RIA Go System Tax
2) Calculate and prepare foreign tax withholding tax forms
3) Prepare and review quarterly tax estimates
4) Respond to tax notices
5) Collect and review documentation to support tax return filings
6) Prepare and review book to tax income and expense adjustments
7) Perform research of relevant tax laws, regulations and rulings to determine proper tax treatment of issues
Prepare and maintain federal, state and local tax calendar
9) Analyze company financial statements
10) Prepare and review year-end projections
Job Requirements:
1) 4+ years of tax experience in partnerships and financial services/private equity
2) Fast tax/Go Systems/RS In source experience
3) Experience in state filings
4) Knowledge of foreign reporting requirements a plus
5) Superb client interaction skills
6) Proficient in Excel
7) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Well organized and disciplined with the ability to work in a timely manner
9) Ability to interact with others at various levels (no direct reports)
10) Team player with attention to detail and proven ability to multi-task
Applicants are encouraged to apply directly by going to: http://www.fepsearchgroup.com/accounting-jobs/accou nting-job-01076.html
Job Title: Our client is a major property management company
Company Posted By: FEP Search Group
Location: California
City: San Francisco
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Accounting/Finance
Link: http://www.job-chaser.com/index.php?post_id=977
Job Description:
Our client is a major property management company
Job Responsibilities:
1) Work with assistant managers to manage a group of properties successfully, to bring revenue/profit to the portfolio
2) Handle portfolios for commercial, retail and industrial properties
3) Interact with tenants and vendors in daily management activity
4) Visit sites and make proactive recommendations for the facility
5) Coordinate and review monthly financial statements, owner reports and all necessary financial information
6) Prepare specifications
7) Meet on-site with contractors as needed and compare bid
Make recommendations to clients
9) Review work once completed
10) Prepare and review budgets, oversee administration of the leases and complete annual CAM reconciliation
11) Perform final review and approval of financial reports including income statement and G/L detail
12) Prepare narrative portion of monthly owner’s reports
13) Review explanation from variances in income or expense items as well as general information about the tenants and property
14) Approve payment of property taxes and other capital times depending on client requirements
15) Supervise vendors and review property insurance coverage, invoices as well as handle approval for payment
16) Interact with clients, tenants and Maintenance personnel of physical plant
17) Handle all interaction with tenants as well as all legal activities (posting notices, serving three-day notices, posting of performance covenant or quit notices, collection of lien releases, etc.)
18) Coordinate tenant-related legal activities of the project and confirm adequate insurance coverage
19) Manage administrative assistants or assistant real estate managers (1 – 2)
20) Provide overall direction, coordination and evaluation of this unit
21) Supervise in accordance to the organization’s policies and applicable laws
22) Train employees as well as handle planning, assigning and directing work
23) Appraising performance and reward employees as well as address complaints and resolve problems
Job Requirements:
1) Bachelor’s degree (BA) or an equivalent of 5 – 7 years of related experience and/or training (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
2) Real Estate license
3) Proficient in computers as well as spreadsheet construction
4) Working knowledge of mathematical concepts (probability, statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry)
5) Expertise in writing speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format
6) Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
7) Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports as well as legal documents
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community
9) Ability to articulate verbally and write concisely
10) Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
11) Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
12) Ability to communicate and interact with clients in a professional manner
13) Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
14) Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
15) Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds occasionally
16) Willingness to travel to sites as needed (owns a car)
Applicants are encouraged to apply directly by going to: http://www.fepsearchgroup.com/accounting-jobs/accounting-job-01084 .html
Job Title: Partnership Accountant
Company Posted By: FEP Search Group
Location: New Jersey
City: Cranford
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Accounting/Finance
Link: http://www.job-chaser.com/index.php?post_id=976
Job Description:
Our client is a well-known financial institution.
Job Responsibilities:
1) Maintain existing partnerships
2) Develop and maintain client relationships
3) Maintain an understanding of the client’s partnership agreement(s) in detail as well as all deliverables
4) Plan work in order to meet client timetables and deadlines
5) Post and/or review all journal entries as well as prepare monthly trial balance reports
6) Keep all journal entries for each investment vehicle and prepare required activity reports
7) Reconcile bank accounts
Track wire transfers received from investees
9) Prepare and issue annual audited financial statements, in accordance with US GAAP for each entity
10) Prepare quarterly financial reporting packages for client and/or investors
11) Maintain and update partnership investment data (number of shares, location of securities, country of origin, etc.)
12) Coordinate audit with client’s audit firm
Job Requirements:
1) 3+ years of accounting experience (public accounting preferred)
2) Experience in private equity environment
3) Well-organized and disciplined to work in a timely manner
4) Interest in the alternative investments industry and in an opportunity to contribute and excel in a fast-paced, small company
5) Willingness to work professional service firm hours
6) US citizenship
Applicants are encouraged to apply directly by going to: http://www.fepsearchgroup.com/accounting-jobs/ accounting-job-01085.html
Job Title: Loan Review Officer
Company Posted By: FEP Search Group
Location: Michigan
City: Detroit
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Accounting/Finance
Link: http://www.job-chaser.com/index.php?post_id=975
Job Description:
Our client is a leading financial institution.
Job Responsibilities:
1) Provide management with an independent and objective assessment of the quality of the commercial loan portfolio
2) Assess the sufficiency of the due-diligence process, collateral considerations, exceptions as well as the overall effectiveness of the commercial lending policies and procedures
3) Review and analyze the global commercial credit portfolio to ensure portfolio quality is strong while considering organizational risk/reward tolerance
4) Understand and apply the credit risk rating system (CARRS) as well as the process of completing risk rating to ensure risk rating assignments are completed as required
5) Ensure that model overrides are appropriate and supported by well reasoned and documented factors
6) Perform loan reviews on selected accounts to determine the management’s evaluation of the creditworthiness of the account
7) Review the balance sheet/income statement strengths and weaknesses, debt service capacity and strength of guarantors for loans
Ensure that all loan documentation is complete and comprehensive and that the account is being monitored appropriately based on its risk and exposure
9) Identify emerging credit-quality problems, including deteriorating credits, credits with deficient collateral positions as well as credits with documentation exceptions as well as a macro trends that could stress the overall portfolio
10) Assess whether workout strategies are appropriate
11) Review Specific and General Loan Loss Allowances, based on the facts and circumstances of accounts evaluated individually and collectively for impairment to ensure that reserves are well documented, adhere to corporate standards and are updated as needed
12) Evaluate and determine whether existing procedures for extending credit and monitoring accounts are in compliance with policy as documented in the Commercial Loan Policy and Procedures manual
13) Prepare formal reports that summarize key observations and findings leading to recommendations to improve operational efficiencies and strengthen portfolio management.
14) Forge cohesive working relationships with US and International Commercial credit teams as well as other functional departments (i.e. Internal Audit)
15) Participate in any special reviews or projects as requested by the Commercial Credit Risk Officer
Job Requirements:
1) Degree in Business or related field (MBA preferred)
2) Minimum 5 years of commercial credit and/or loan experience with a banking or financial institution
3) Demonstrated knowledge of commercial credit underwriting, monitoring, loan documentation, loan collateral, workouts and policies and procedures
4) Advanced knowledge of PC applications, including extensive knowledge of Excel and MS Office suite
5) Strong analytical skills and reasoning ability
6) Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
7) Strong project management and communication (oral and written) skills
Highly motivated and self-directed
9) Willingness to travel extensively (as required)
Applicants are encouraged to apply directly by going to: http://www.fepsearchgroup.com/accounting-jobs/accounting-job-01093.html