Now Hiring! Accounting Manager, San Diego

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

MIT — Most Important Thing:

 TGG is in search of an Accounting Manager in the real estate industry that will play a critical role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing strategic financial guidance. With or without a CPA qualification, the Accounting Manager is expected to possess advanced knowledge of accounting principles and regulations, specifically tailored to the complexities of real estate transactions. This role requires strong leadership skills, analytical prowess, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

KPI’s — Key Performance Indicators:

• A minimum of 34 billable hours per week (1700 per year.)
• A minimum of 40 hours worked per week
• Client Retention of greater than 85%
• Employee Retention of greater than 85%
• Individual GP of 45% or better
• Timesheets are entered daily
• On-time attendance at all mandatory company meetings
• 15Five review and submission completed weekly
• More than 90% of Financial Statement Delivery on or before the 15th

Job Descriptions by Outcome:

Communication Outcome: Apply TGG Way principles daily

• Fully understand the business owner’s goals
• Stay in communication with the client team using 360 communication to check-in or follow-up with them on questions, especially during month-end
• Respond to clients within 1 business day
• Communicate through Client Goals with Weekly Client Updates
• Draft up and responsible for Notes in the Financial Packages

Management Outcome: Fully-utilized Staff that is on track to hit their career goals. Efficient management of personal calendar and email.   

• Mentor and train their Staff to feel prepared to step into the next role at TGG and grow in their accounting knowledge o Review and coaching of staff towards their personal and career goals during weekly 1:1 meeting
• Quarterly Self-Performance Reviews and Performance Reviews of direct reports
• Attend weekly team meetings to discuss client action items

Technical Outcome: Complete and accurate GAAP-based accrual accounting 

Ongoing Tasks

• Responsible for development, improvement, maintenance and documentation of full-cycle accounting processes by following the TGG Way
• Maintain client confidentiality
• Look for ways to cut costs and improve profitability
• Learn and master the client’s accounting software programs o Setup and sync of accounting programs and tools

o Review of third-party applications for accuracy and correct mapping to accounting systems

• Always on the lookout for any fraud that might be occurring and report it immediately

Weekly Tasks:

• Review customer invoicing
• Review vendor bills and submit payments
• Approve & submit payroll
• P&L Scrubs
• Cash flow forecast update
• Resolution of collections
• Manage weekly recurring accounting processes as set by controller

Monthly Tasks:

• Responsible for Accuracy of balance sheet workbook
• Source document filing spot check
• Calculate monthly sales tax payment and submit to controller for review and remit payment
• Review final P&L scrub and approve journal entries that are prepared by staff
• Manage Month-End close timeline and checklist
• Review and update financial notes in financial packages
• Review staff's preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules
• Understand existing KPIs function and roll forward each month
• Make sure financial accuracy ties (statements to KPIs, exec summaries and charts graphs, footnotes)

Quarterly Tasks:

• 941 reconciliations
• Prepare and submit sales tax returns with controller approval
• Review of process documents

Annual Tasks:

• Responsible for coordinating, review, and submission 1099s on an annual basis
• Chart of accounts review
• Reclassification of contributions / distributions on the balance sheet and income statement to retained earnings
• Client recommendation to become more efficient
• Preparation and submission of personal property tax reviewed by controller

The position includes benefits.

Salary Range $90,000 - $120,000 depending on experience