Sr. Accountant - CPA

JOB DESCRIPTION

Community Association Management is seeking a highly skilled and operationally focused Corporate Controller to lead the financial operations of our growing company. This individual will act as a strategic partner to the executive team and functional leaders across the business, providing actionable insights that drive growth, optimize profitability, and enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a blend of technical accounting expertise, strategic financial leadership, and a hands-on approach to working with teams across the organization. This is NOT a remote position. The incumbent will be a member of the Executive Team and will be positioned in our corporate office in Charlotte, NC.

Required Technical Capabilities:

• Deep expertise in GAAP and strong understanding of revenue recognition principles, including ASC 606.

• Proficiency in financial analysis, cash flow forecasting, and budgeting with a focus on optimizing business performance.

• Advanced skills in financial modeling, data analysis, and KPI development to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Experience with ERP systems and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.

• Strong knowledge of internal controls, financial compliance, and audit processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Operations:
Oversee all aspects of accounting operations, including AP, AR, GL, payroll, and month-end close processes.

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to provide real-time insights and drive financial performance.

• KPI Development & Reporting:
Develop, track, and interpret key performance indicators (KPIs) to provide actionable insights that enable better decision-making across the business.

• Cash Flow & Capital Management:
Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital, and capital allocation to support operational needs and growth initiatives.

• Internal Controls & Compliance:
Ensure strong internal controls, compliance with financial regulations, and accurate financial reporting.

• Strategic Partner:
Collaborate with the executive team to drive strategic initiatives, support business planning, and align financial goals with overall company objectives.

• Process Optimization:
Continuously evaluate and improve financial processes and systems to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.

Required Competencies and Leadership Capabilities:

Operational & Strategic Leadership:

• Business Partnership: Act as a strategic advisor to department leaders, helping them interpret financial data and KPIs to make informed, data-driven decisions.

• Enable Growth: Identify opportunities to accelerate growth by analyzing product, customer, and market trends, and recommend strategies to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

• Drive Profitability: Collaborate with sales, operations, and technology teams to optimize pricing, streamline costs, and enhance margins.

• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to improve financial processes, automation, and reporting systems to support scalable growth.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

• Provide deep financial analysis and scenario planning to support strategic initiatives and operational decision-making.

• Translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.

• Continuously evaluate performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to address them.

Collaborative Leadership & Influence:

• Lead the finance and accounting team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous development.

• Partner with operations, customer success, and technology teams to ensure alignment between financial goals and business objectives.

• Be a proactive communicator who can present financial insights to senior leadership in a clear, concise, and actionable manner.

Growth & Scalability:

• Demonstrate the ability to scale financial operations and processes to support a growing, dynamic business.

• Lead initiatives related to M&A due diligence, integration of new entities, or expansion of service offerings.

• Ensure the finance function evolves to meet the company’s strategic objectives and future growth.

Qualification/requirement

• Highly Analytical: Ability to think strategically while maintaining a strong attention to detail.

• Proactive and Hands-On: Willing to roll up their sleeves and work alongside teams to solve complex problems. Comfortable with being a working manager

• Ability to lead a team and oversee the work of others

• Able to work with a diverse group of people.

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and comfortable making decisions in ambiguity.

• Excellent Communicator: Capable of simplifying complex financial data for non-financial stakeholders and influencing decisions at all levels of the organization.

• Growth Mindset: Eager to learn, adapt, and grow with the company as it scales.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA preferred but not mandatory; MBA is a plus).

• 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, ideally with a mix of public accounting and private industry roles.

• Experience in industries such as property management, professional services, or financial services.

• Proven track record of partnering with cross-functional teams to drive operational improvements and enhance business performance.

• Experience leading financial operations in multi-entity environments (e.g., managing multiple HOAs or service entities) and supporting complex client relationships.

Physical Demands:

40-hour work week from 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday. Must be comfortable and able to sit for extended hours throughout the shift daily.