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Scion is paving a path in student living and we’re seeking a talented Property Accounting Manager to join us in executing our vision. This position will focus on using their financial expertise and knack for leadership to ensure the accuracy of general accounting functions and lead a team to provide financial information that drives strategic business decisions.
The Property Accounting Manager is a strategic leader that excels in a fast-paced, agile, corporate environment. This role demands principled thinking, well-honed process improvement skills, a stubborn refusal to settle, and an appreciation bold innovation.
This role is full-time based out of our central office in Chicago, IL.
Your Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401k Matching
- Paid Maternal Leave
- Parental Leave
- Learning reimbursement opportunities
Property Accounting Manager Responsibilities
- Manages property accounting and reporting for an assigned portfolio, including maintenance of the general ledgers, generation of monthly financial statements and supporting work-papers.
- Ensures accurate and timely completion and delivery of financial information.
- Provides effective customer service to internal and external customers in alignment with company policies and procedures.
- Liaises between departments to seek solutions and ensure business goals are met.
- Prepares monthly analysis of financial results from a market perspective. Provides insight and explanations for variances and trends.
- Monitors compliance with company accounting policies and procedures. Identifies opportunities, recommends efficiencies and implements amongst accounting and operations teams.
- Proactively catches errors and researches accounting discrepancies. Develops solutions and recommends improvements as necessary.
- Escalates reoccurring issues in reporting from property staff to the appropriate corporate management.
- Identifies, coordinates and conducts accounting training for operations team members.
- Assists with annual financial audits as required.
- Develops and effectively leads direct reports. Prioritizes team members’ career development.
The responsibilities listed above are not all inclusive.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, with a minimum of 3 years of relative experience and 2 years leading a team. CPA license is strongly preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Works well with all levels of management; demonstrated success with leading and motivating team members.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; attentive to detail.
- Prioritizes and makes decisions effectively to meet deadlines.
- Flexible, thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable with quickly re-prioritizing.
Operational Details
- Job location is based at Scion's Chicago corporate headquarters.
- This position is five days a week in the office.
- Working hours consist of standard daytime business hours.
The base salary range for this full-time position is $95,000-$115,000 + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
The Scion Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability (as long as the employee/applicant is otherwise qualified for the job with or without a reasonable accommodation), genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, uniformed service, veteran status, pregnancy or other legally protected status or category under federal or state law. The Scion Group LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the Company has properties. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment. The Scion Group LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.
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What We Do
Scion is the largest privately-held owner/operator of student housing communities in the United States. The company’s current portfolio includes 87 properties comprised of approximately 58,700 beds, mostly off-campus but also including management of two university-affiliated communities. Scion has focused exclusively on the student housing sector since its inception in 1999 as an advisor, owner and operator, and has invested in more than $6 billion of student housing projects
