Accounting Manager

Job Description

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial reporting and analysis for a portfolio of multi‑family properties, ensuring accuracy and consistency in monthly results. In addition to core accounting duties, the Accounting Manager plays a key role in department‑wide projects that aim to streamline operations, centralise accounting services, and introduce process improvements through technology and innovation. This position involves working with a team of accountants, frequent collaboration with other departments and levels within ZRS as well as various outside constituents.

The Accounting Manager reports to the Controller.

• Oversee and review bank reconciliations prepared by accountants for assigned properties.
• Review monthly financial statements and provide comments or revisions prior to finalisation.
• Manage cash functions including wire release/approval (within delegated limits), Positive Pay release, and check signing authorisation.
• Oversee critical payments such as owner distributions, real estate taxes, insurance, and mortgage payments, ensuring timely and accurate execution.
• Assist Regional Managers and Accountants with forecasting, distribution calculations, and sale closing pro‑rations.
• Support audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Lead departmental projects aimed at improving accounting workflows using automation, AI, and other efficiency tools.
• Research and recommend software and tools to enhance accounting processes, enabling informed decision‑making by leadership.
• Create and manage project plans, assign tasks, set deadlines, and ensure adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Develop tools to track KPIs, project statuses, and other operational data for leadership reporting and analysis.
• Assist with system troubleshooting, error resolution in reporting, and responding to internal or client concerns.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to accounting staff; manage team members when applicable.
• Support onboarding and off‑boarding of property assets from an accounting perspective.
• Interact with clients during new property setup to ensure alignment with accounting standards and practices.
• Create training materials and curriculum to educate accounting staff and site/regional team members on key accounting processes and tools.
• Ad‑hoc projects and tasks as needed.

• Highly motivated team player with the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong customer service skills, strong organisational and technical skills.
• Ability to work across multiple departments and stakeholders within the organisation.

ZRS Management is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

• Healthcare – Health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and wellness extends to family members.
• Financial – Paid time off, floating holidays, flexible 401(k) plans.
• Live Well – Credits for fitness programmes, incentives for annual check‑ups with a physician, and discount programmes for pet insurance.