Executive Director of Accounting & Finance

Job Summary

The Executive Director of Accounting & Finance is a member of Martin’s leadership team and has overall responsibility for the accounting process, financial strategy and business operations of Martin Commercial Properties, Inc. (MCP) and its affiliates; Martin Commercial Properties West Michigan (MWM) and Martin Property Development (MPD), collectively referred to as MCP. Working as a collaborative leader, the role is responsible for managing and reporting on all fiscal and fiduciary affairs of the organization to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), budgeting and forecasting; and managing the day to day operations of the accounting team. Demonstrates ethical leadership in all functions. Understands business systems and processes, manages improvement projects benefitting internal and external users.

**THIS POSITION IS ON-SITE IN OUR EAST LANSING, MI OFFICE. ONLY APPLICANTS THAT LIVE WITHIN REASONABLE COMMUTING DISTANCE WILL BE CONSIDERED.**

Key Responsibilities by Department

Business Operations

• Member of the leadership team focused on the integration of all functions, i.e. accounting, operations, sales, property management, information technology, and human resources.
• Assists leadership team in updating the strategic plan. Implements or directs the implementation of programs that meet set goals and objectives.
• Identifies and drives process improvements to ensure best in class service while promoting employee efficiency and productivity.
• Oversees commercial insurance policies, working with the insurance broker to mitigate business risks and control costs.
• Leads by example to earn respect and trust of peers, employees, and clients.
• Provides appropriate feedback loop to CEO on relevant issues.

Accounting

• Handle daily cash management and reporting.
• Manage process for sales invoicing, including pricing strategies, collections, and commissions.
• Prepare MCP’s monthly financial statements, calendar year reports and year-end statistics.
• Offer interpretation and analysis of financial results in conjunction with annual budgeting.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationship with key financial partners and vendors.
• Track all Inter-Company activity and perform monthly reconciliations.
• Manage bi-weekly payroll processing for all entities. Handle all year-end reporting.
• Prepare personal property tax returns for various cities.
• Oversee and review corporate tax returns prepared by the MCP’s professional services firm.
• Manage Company Payables process, including check runs, ACHs and credit cards.
• Enhance and implement accounting systems, processes, tools and internal control systems.
• Supervise accounting staff on day to day operations that includes, but not limited to, monthly, quarterly and year-end close, accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial reports, cash receipts and disbursement.
• Develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive job costing system for the Property Development business division.
• Serves as a Yardi SPOC/administrator and manages software issues encountered and support ticket requests.
• Ensure that effective internal controls are in place to comply with GAAP and applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws and rules for financial tax reporting, as well as other legal and regulatory requirements

Information Technology

• Ensure that Martin is utilizing best in class technology in order to promote efficiency and customer service.
• Oversee all technology resources.
• Oversee internal support/ IT Help Desk system to ensure highest level of employee productivity.

Human Resources

• Oversight of recruitment, selection, and retention of high caliber team members to carry out MCP’s mission.
• Supervise the annual performance process, focusing on career development. Guide team in goal setting and strengthening competencies.
• Collaborate with Office Operations Manager providing guidance and direction as needed.
• Oversee the Company’s Health and Benefit Plans.
• Serve as Fiduciary for the Company’s 401k Plan.

Preferred Attributes

• Ability to operate with a high degree of flexibility, adaptable to changing demands.
• Timely, punctual, positive team player.
• Strong business sense and can decipher priorities and make sound judgement calls as appropriate for the role.
• Commitment to excellence - perform duties at the highest level possible on a consistent basis.
• Self-starter and can work well independently as well as with the team.
• Through software utilization and automation, ability to contribute to continued process improvement.
• Excellent communicator - able to interact with people at all levels in a confident and professional manner.
• Demonstrate ability and temperament to work with highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to quickly learn other company utilized systems, programs and software.
• Team player - have team-oriented experience and approach.
• Knowledgeable and excited about the real estate industry.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. (Required)
• Public accounting experience and CPA Certification (Preferred)
• Minimum of seven to ten years of related experience and/or training.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, financial terms, financial analysis.
• Working knowledge of ADP (Preferred)
• Working knowledge of Yardi software (Preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - effective 1st of the month following start
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) and matching

Physical Requirements

Those activities associated with general office work including, but not limited to, sitting, walking, standing, talking or hearing, for long periods of time. Using hands to write, key, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Other activities include reaching, stooping, kneeling, crawling, crouching, pushing, pulling and lifting.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a beautiful, professional office environment alongside a dynamic, supportive and collaborative team. The successful candidate will have the chance to develop their administrative skills, learn more about the commercial real estate field and exercise excellent customer service.