Accounting Manager

Description

Discover an exceptional career path with Challenger Group Support, LLC by providing indispensable support to its parent company, The Challenger Group, Inc., one of the largest locally owned and operated homebuilders, land developers, and multi-family developers in Colorado Springs, Colorado. At Challenger Group Support, LLC, we are energetic and passionate about what we do. We value creative, flexible, thorough, bold, and determined people in our organization with a passion for building beautiful communities. Our company's mission is “Making Life Better” for our customers, trade partners, investors, employees, and our community. Together, we contribute to the success of the organization and the success and growth of our community. We understand our impact and strive to develop and build in smart, innovative ways that we proudly call our communities. We seek qualified candidates for the Accounting Manager position who share our vision, values, and mission. 

Position Title: Accounting Manager

Position Reports to: VP of Finance and Accounting 

Supervisor Responsibilities: Supervises 1-2 Staff/Corporate Accountants

Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or in Business Administration, or related field 

Location: Colorado Springs, CO 

Career Level: Manager

Salary: $110,000 - $127,000 (DOE) 

Profit-sharing: Bonus varies based on yearly business results

Benefits: 

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 
• Life/Short-Term Disability 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• 401K Investment with 6% company match 

Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Manager to perform and supervise accounting tasks in collaboration with The Challenger Group companies (Challenger Homes, The National Builder Group, and Goodwin Knight). As a member of The Challenger Group Accounting team, you will assist in daily, monthly, and annual activities, audits and resolving discrepancies, reporting and ad hoc duties as assigned. May oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting processes and reporting along with the VP of Finance & Accounting.

Essential Functions:

· Presents accurate & timely financial statements to management

· Manages cash & forecast upcoming cash sources & uses

· Establishes, implements, and documents the company’s financial policies and procedures 

· Leverages, engages, aligns, and develops a high-performing team

· Identifies & reports other important financial metrics (e.g., rental rates, occupancy, rent growth, turnover, etc.)

· Establishes adequate internal controls to safeguard company resources

· Serves as the point of contact for all internal and external financial audits 

· Provides analysis and evaluation of business strategies; assists with company strategic planning

· Provides management with timely reviews of the organization’s financial status and progress

· Provides day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates; actively works to promote and recognize performance

· Maintains strict confidentiality regarding any/all financial and personnel matters

· Performs other related duties as assigned by management

Minimum required Education/Credentials/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

· Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or in Business Administration, or related field

· Experience: 5 years of experience in the related area as an individual contributor and 1-3 years’ supervisory experience

· Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes

Preferred Education/Credentials/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

· Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Strong supervisory and leadership skills

· Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate

· Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Key Personal Traits: 

• Embraces the company’s mission, vision, culture, and values

• Treats all they encounter with respect and dignity, creating an atmosphere of mutual respect, trust, and effective/transparent communication

• Demands excellence from self, striving always to grow, learn, and develop as a human being and leader

• Loves to work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance

• Assumes full ownership and a commitment to the team's mutual success