Ethan Conrad Properties, Inc. Looking for VP, Finance at Sacramento, CA Full Time

Ethan Conrad Properties, Inc. is one of the largest and the fastest growing Commercial Real Estate Companies in Sacramento, CA. With over 10MM square feet, over 160 properties, and over 250 buildings, valued at $1.5 billion dollars. ECP has had an Annual Growth of over 20% for the past 10 years and anticipates continued growth of 20% annually, creating more job opportunities internally and externally. ECP is a World Class Company.

As the leader of the Finance Department, the VP Finance will direct and oversee the financial activities of the corporation, direct the preparation of financial reports and summaries, and own and manage the annual tax return process. In addition, the VP Finance will lead the various treasury, AR, AP, collection and internal control tasks and responsibilities, and provide guidance on real estate taxation topics.

Requirements

Objectives of this Role:

• Design and maintain the financial reporting platform (YARDI), including a proper Chart of Account
• Act as the primary authority for accounting policies, questions and guidelines
• Determine and implement effective and compliant accounting practices
• Lead the cash management day-to-day operations, while optimizing our cash flow
• Manage the annual federal and state tax return process
• Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior management by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points
• Guide financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to current economic landscape
• Develop, implement, and maintain proper internal and financial controls, including for our information systems

Daily And Monthly Responsibilities

• Direct the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports.
• Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior management by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points.
• Determine and implement effective and compliant accounting practices.
• Review planning process and suggest improvements to current methods.
• Analyze operations to identify areas in need of reorganization, downsizing, or elimination.
• Work with the Leadership Team to coordinate planning and establish priorities for the planning process.
• Develop, implement, and maintain proper internal and financial controls, including for our information systems.
• Continuously identify process improvement, remove bottlenecks and document new SOPs when needed, upholding federal, state, and local legal standards by remaining knowledgeable about existing, new, and future legislation.
• Lead cross-functional month-end closing process.
• Manage multiple bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Ensure payroll and benefits are recorded in an accurate and timely manner.
• Determine and implement effective tax guidelines and policies.
• Oversee, provide professional support and develop the Finance Department with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent management and supervisory skills
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Proficient in database and accounting computer application systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in taxation and current IRS / state guidelines and practices
• Eight to ten years of experience in financial management
• Direct management of at least 5 employees for at least 5 years
• Working knowledge of finance law and regulatory standards (GAAP)
• Strong working knowledge of detailed financial data analysis and internal controls environments

Preferred

• Master’s degree in business administration, Accounting, or Finance
• Professional accounting certification, including CPA, CMA, CGA, or CA
• Exemplary history of financial project management

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access various departments of a given location.

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