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Job Description
The Company:
FirstService Residential leads the property management industry, with over 8,500 communities in the United States and Canada operating under our professional management services.
FirstService provides competitive salaries, top benefits, and career training, continually investing in our associates’ professional development, setting the bar for exceptional service. Our associates enjoy an inclusive work environment and a rich culture of collaboration and mutual respect.
Embark in a fulfilling career in property management with FirstService today.
Job Responsibilities:
The Internal Control Senior directly reports to the Vice President of Performance & Risk Management. The Internal Control Senior will be responsible for making meaningful contributions to the risk and accounting process across various subsidiaries throughout the U.S. and Canada which includes documenting processes, assessing the control environment and participating in control mitigation activities. The Internal Control Senior will also be responsible for performing substantive testing and supporting various aspects of our internal control activities that encompass planning, executing, and reporting that drives results, accountability and value.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by positions in this job classification. Not all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty.
Operate as a full-time ambassador and champion of the Internal Control vision and strategy by demonstrating support and actively communicating with the team and the business
Provide support in the internal control risk assessment process
Assist in the development of new internal control processes and ongoing process improvements
Draft and present reports of findings and recommendations
Work with management to execute, lead and maintain accountability for the delivery of high-quality internal control projects in accordance with established plans ensuring consistent quality and the timely delivery of agreed upon objectives
Provide meaningful insights about the work that you are responsible for that consistently demonstrates an understanding and appreciation for our business
Establish and maintain excellent relationships across the business
Provide creative input that will drive greater efficiency and value to the internal control process
Additional Duties & Responsibilities:
Practice and adhere to FirstService Residential Global Service Standards.
Conduct business at all times with the highest standards of personal, professional and ethical conduct.
Participate in variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, policies, and regulatory guidelines.
Ensure all safety precautions are followed while performing the work.
Follow all policies and Standard Operating Procedures as instructed by Management.
Perform any range of special projects, tasks and other related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility:
None
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
Minimum 3 years of overall audit experience in internal audit, public accounting firm, and/or a business operational role such as finance or IT
CPA, CFE, CISA, CIA or other relevant designation is a plus
Knowledge, Skills & Proficiencies:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Experience on projects that involving improving internal controls and accounting processes.
Experience with various aspects of financial reporting including preparation of financial statements and related disclosures.
Experience with Great Plains, new technologies including cloud computing, data analytics, fraud prevention/detection, and or real estate is a big plus
Exceptional communications skills both written and verbal that demonstrates the ability to connect with the business
Strong understanding of GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley financial controls and/or IT controls and leading best practices
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects/resources simultaneously
High standard of ethics and professionalism
Proven ability to work both independently and in a team environment, shifting between the role of an individual contributor, team player and project manager
Strong knowledge and experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Access, Word, Project, Visio and a data analysis tool such as IDEA
Tools & Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment (phone and computer)
Physical Requirements / Working Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sitting
Repetitive keyboard use
Hours over and above normal office hours may occur, including evenings, holidays, and some weekends. Schedule is subject to change based on business needs.
Travel
10% travel
Compensation/Benefits
We offer competitivecompensationpackagesincluding medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off and much more.
$80,000 – $100,000 / year
