What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Brookfield Residential?
Location
Austin - 9600 N MoPac Expressway, Suite 750
Business
At Brookfield Residential, a leading North American land developer and homebuilder for over 65 years, we have had one goal in mind – creating the best places to call home. From the development of award-winning, master-planned communities to the creation of well-designed homes, we are committed to cultivating exceptional life experiences for our customers, partners, employees, and members of the community.
As part of Brookfield — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world — we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound Sustainability practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere. From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed-use structures — we are reimagining real estate from the ground up.
If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.
Overview
Job Description
Working alongside the Director of Finance, the Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing most day-to-day financial operations of the Division, primarily focused on the Housing Operations, while ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance with accounting standards in financial reporting. They will monitor, analyze, and report on most areas of accounting within the business including monthly and quarterly financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, job costing, project budgeting, project basis and cost of sales reconciliations in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company’s policies and procedures. This role interacts with multiple departments and supports the business as necessary.
Key Deliverables
Brookfield Residentialparticipates in the E-Verify process to confirm the eligibility of candidates to work in the United States.
We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.
Austin - 9600 N MoPac Expressway, Suite 750
Business
At Brookfield Residential, a leading North American land developer and homebuilder for over 65 years, we have had one goal in mind – creating the best places to call home. From the development of award-winning, master-planned communities to the creation of well-designed homes, we are committed to cultivating exceptional life experiences for our customers, partners, employees, and members of the community.
As part of Brookfield — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world — we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound Sustainability practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere. From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed-use structures — we are reimagining real estate from the ground up.
If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.
Overview
Job Description
Working alongside the Director of Finance, the Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing most day-to-day financial operations of the Division, primarily focused on the Housing Operations, while ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance with accounting standards in financial reporting. They will monitor, analyze, and report on most areas of accounting within the business including monthly and quarterly financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, job costing, project budgeting, project basis and cost of sales reconciliations in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company’s policies and procedures. This role interacts with multiple departments and supports the business as necessary.
Key Deliverables
- Detailed preparation/review/analysis of transactions including lot purchases, home sales, limited lot sales, basis allocations, forecasting and budgeting.
- Assigned internal and external ad-hoc reporting deliverables on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis (cash flow analysis, financing, compliance, etc.) ensuring all deliverables are accurate, timely and within company policy.
- Lead the development and execution of any systems enhancements, and any additional housing systems on an ongoing basis including: enhancements to current systems including design, maintenance, communication, implementation and reporting.
- Assist with internal and external audits of company financial statements and transactions
- Develop accounting staff through training, mentoring, decision making and monitoring.
- Review of work from Accountants and AP staff
- Manage month-end-close process, payable process, etc
- Prepare and submit all Housing Builder Profitability Reports to Land Sellers
- Manage PAPA reporting and payment timelines across various housing projects and relationships.
- Coordinate and assist with audits of Builder Profitability Reports
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- CPA a plus
- 4-6 years accounting experience focused in homebuilding
- Leadership experience managing accounting team preferred
- Strong communication skills and team player mentality
- Strong organization skills
- Solid accounting fundamentals
- Superior data management skills
- Experience with Inform XL and other data management tools
- Proficient in Excel
- Excellent extended medical, dental and vision benefits beginning day 1
- 401(k) matching, vesting begins day 1
- Career development programs
- Charitable donation matching
- Paid Volunteer Hours
- Paid parental leave
- Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoptions options
- Wellness and mental health resources
- Pet insurance offering
- A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity and Community
Brookfield Residentialparticipates in the E-Verify process to confirm the eligibility of candidates to work in the United States.
We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.
