Accounting Manager

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. 

• 5+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably within property management, condominium/homeowner association management, or real estate. 

• Demonstrated leadership experience with a track record of coaching, mentoring, and managing accounting or bookkeeping teams. 

• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles, financial reporting, and billing processes. 

• Advanced Excel skills. 

• Experience with property management accounting software preferred, Peachtree (Sage), and NetSuite. 

• Strong communication and leadership abilities. 

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities with a high level of accuracy. 

• Experience with condominium/HOA, commercial, and residential accounting. 

• Knowledge of trust accounting, reserve fund accounting, and CAM reporting. 

• Experience managing corporate billing and contract-based invoicing. 

• Ability to work onsite full time in Portland, Maine 

Benefits:

• Starting salary of $85K+ based on experience and qualifications. 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance. 

• Paid time off and holidays. 

• Retirement plan with company contribution. 

• Professional development and training opportunities. 

Responsibilities:

• Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate bookkeeping staff while establishing department procedures, workflows, and performance standards. 

• Acts as the primary liaison between Dirigo and Corporate, ensuring clear communication, alignment, and execution of organizational initiatives. 

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, journal entries, general ledger activity, and month-end/year-end close processes.  

• Monitor workload distribution, staffing needs, cash management procedures, and internal financial controls.  

• Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and applicable regulatory requirements.  

• Manage corporate billing operations, including reviewing contracts and management agreements to ensure billing accuracy and maximize revenue capture.  

• Coordinate with external CPAs, auditors, and tax professionals as needed.  

• Serve as a resource for accounting-related questions from community managers, board members, and company leadership.  

• Support payroll processing and maintain a working knowledge of payroll systems.  

• Assist with the implementation and optimization of accounting and property management software, including the development of reporting tools and operational metrics.