Manager, Accounting Analytics & Reporting

Manager, Accounting Analytics & Reporting Main Office (MOS) OVERVIEWThe Manager, Analytics & Reporting (Property Accounting) is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, conducting variance analysis, and streamlining month-end close processes through critical thinking and advanced data insights and analytics. The role focuses on developing and implementing data-driven strategies to optimize financial reporting processes, variance analysis, and bank reconciliations. This position supports new initiatives to enhance customer service to operations and leverages technologies and best practices to generate efficiencies.JOB DUTIES

Develops and implements automated workflows to streamline month-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

Utilizes data analytics techniques to identify and address bottlenecks, discrepancies, and areas for process improvement.

Collaborates with accounting teams to improve reconciliation processes, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.

Identifies opportunities for automation, standardization, and efficiency gains in property accounting processes.

Develops and implements automation solutions to streamline repetitive tasks and integrate accounting systems with operational processes.

Coordinates team member selection and development and ensures team members comply with appropriate policies and procedures.

Ensures compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal controls, and support audit processes.

Designs and creates interactive dashboards and reports to visualize department performance metrics, trends, and KPIs.

Develops standardized reporting templates and automates report generation to improve efficiency.

Provides training and guidance to operations staff on accounting policies, procedures, and systems, and resolve accounting-related issues.

Builds strong relationships with operations teams and acts as a liaison between accounting and operations, and provides financial insights and support.

Conducts in-depth variance analysis by comparing actual financial results to budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.

Leads bank reconciliation processes, implements automated solutions for reconciliation and cash flow forecasting, and assists in project accounting activities to optimize cost control and performance.

Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, or related field (Required)

Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, or related field (Preferred)

2 years supervisory experience

5 years experience in financial analysis, accounting, or data analytics in real estate or financial industry

3 years public accounting experience

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

ERP system experience (NetSuite preferred)

Ability to maintain good working relationships both inside and outside the company

Strong critical thinking and understanding of accounting principles, month-end close processes, variance analysis, and bank reconciliations

Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights

Proven track record of process improvement initiatives and project management skills

Proficiency in data analytics & data mining tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Knime, Alteryx, or similar platforms for data manipulation and visualization

Strong organizational skills

BENEFITSAt Sun Communities, you will be part of an industry-leading organization where you will be challenged, inspired, rewarded and transformed. We place a high priority on our team members, and this is a big part of what sets us apart. We will ask you to give us your very best every day, and will challenge you with interesting work, stretch assignments, a collaborative and supportive work environment and plenty of learning and growth. In exchange, we will reward you with great pay, advancement opportunities, paid time off, great benefits, and flexibility.

Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4 plan options so you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family

Comprehensive Dental and Vision Plans

On-Site Fitness Center with Free Personal Training & Group Fitness Classes

Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life

Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage

401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Identity Theft Insurance

Legal Assistance Plan

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education

Vacation RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting SunRV Resorts across the nation

Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more

Up to six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth of a child, adoption, or placement of a child

Paid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty

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