IT Business Partner, Accounting

Description

We make good investments in our people, properties, tenants, and company.

CCI is a nationwide full-service real estate platform focused on acquisition, asset management, property management, and development. Our current property portfolio consists of around 8,000 apartments and townhomes, with a focus on providing affordable housing for seniors and persons with disabilities. We also own and manage a diverse and growing portfolio of other real estate assets covering traditional multifamily rentals, office, and light industrial uses. CCI employs around 400 Teammates in 30 states across the country – and we are growing!

As we enter the next phase of our company’s growth, we’re looking for Teammates who can help us optimize our existing management platform (systems, tools, and processes), better leverage technology, and maintain our reputation for excellence. We are looking for ambitious self-starters who aren’t afraid to dig in. We value excellent communication and collaboration, and we reward those who challenge the status quo to find better ways of doing things. We believe that people learn best by doing – so although we offer a full range of classroom learning and structured training paths, we prioritize hands-on experience and self-directed development.

About You:

The IT Business Partner will act as a strategic liaison between the IT department and other business units, ensuring alignment of IT services and infrastructure with business goals and objectives.  The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and a passion for technology, combined with business acumen to understand and translate business requirements into technological solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary liaison between IT and accounting, understanding and translating business needs into IT requirements.
• Ensure IT projects align with business objectives and deliver value.
• Manage and oversee accounting and inter-departmental related IT initiatives and projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Ensure the accounting team is equipped to handle new changes by effectively prioritizing and planning projects. This includes assessing team capacity, providing necessary training, and implementing strategies to support continuous improvement.
• Organize systems implementations, enhancements, and workflow changes.
• Act as the lead in guiding and executing the systems updates and validating workflows and processes.
• Coordinate with other departments and external partners for implementations and issue resolution.
• Identify opportunities for IT to support business growth and efficiency.
• Analyze current accounting workflows and identify opportunities for automation and improvement.
• Maintain a pulse on industry trends, solutions, best practices, and system enhancements.
• Optimize the use of existing platforms and technology solutions.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual, outdated, or inefficient processes.
• Utilize advanced technical skills in Excel, SQL, and Power BI, to create customized solutions that optimize financial data management and analysis.
• Collaborate with IT team and external vendors to design, implement, and support IT solutions.
• Collaborate with the Training team to develop user guides, job aids, and documentation to assist in system navigation, adoption, and usage.
• Assess and advise on the feasibility and impact of new technologies and systems.
• Monitor and report on the performance of implemented IT solutions.
• Maintain a strong knowledge of technology trends and advancements.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as an IT Business Partner or similar role.
• Experience with the Yardi suite of products with a focus on Yardi Voyager and YSR reporting.
• Demonstrated understanding of accounting and other related processes.
• Experience with project management and delivering IT solutions.
• Ability to translate business needs into IT requirements and solutions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Understanding of IT standards and best practices.
• BSc degree in Computer Science, Business or relevant field.

Physical Demands:

Sedentary :  Sitting most of the time

Physical:  Frequent use of computer keyboard, mouse, 10-key

Visual:  Frequent use of computer monitor

Qualifications

Why Join Us:

CCI's approach is simple: we invest in our people. Our culture emphasizes long-term career development. We provide continuous job-specific training, resources, and support to maximize our Teammates' learning opportunities, making them our most valuable asset.

We Say Yes to Uniqueness

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our commitment to equal opportunity extends to all applicants and employees, regardless of national origin, race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other class protected by the laws in the states where we operate.

What We Offer:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, a commitment to work-life balance, and ongoing career development opportunities.

Benefits & Perks

• Company Culture

• 10 holidays per year

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical, dental & vision insurance

• Basic life insurance & supplemental benefits

• HSA/FSA

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 401(k) Plan

• Other rewards throughout the year

How We Hire:

CCI is committed to finding the best talent to embody our Credo and grow with the Company. Our hiring timeline may vary based on the position you're applying for.

Begin your journey with us today by submitting your resume or completing an online application!

Salary : $74,250 - $123,750