About Us: City Property Management ( http://www.cityproperty.com ) is an Arizona born and raised company that is a leader in full-service HOA management with innovative technology and a stellar team to match. With more than 40 years in the business and over 150 full time employees, we pride ourselves on providing the best HOA management experience possible. We work hard for the communities we serve and it shows. With paid training and a supportive team environment, you can have confidence that your investment with us is more than a job, it is a career.

Mission: The mission of City Property Management is to provide the best experience in community management.

Our Core Values

Professionalism
Engagement
Knowledge
Humility
Client Centric
Trust
Flexibility
Teamwork
Diligent
Fun, Fair & Respectful

Position Overview

As the Director of Accounting, you will lead our Community Accountants team while overseeing all accounting operations for our property management portfolio. This role combines strategic financial leadership with hands-on management of core accounting functions. The ideal candidate brings both technical accounting expertise and strong leadership abilities to drive operational excellence.

Schedule

Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Directly manage and develop the Community Accountants team
• Conduct monthly one-on-one meetings with each direct report
• Establish departmental goals and performance metrics
• Participate in recruitment and selection processes
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture

Strategic Financial Planning

• Partner with executive leadership on financial strategies aligned with company objectives
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency
• Evaluate and incorporate new accounting technologies (AP solutions, AI, etc.)
• Lead implementation of innovative software solutions

Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Oversee production of accurate, timely financial statements for management and clients
• Develop comprehensive financial dashboards and KPI reporting systems
• Present financial information to executive leadership, board members, and clients
• Provide expert financial analysis to support decision-making

Core Accounting Operations

• Direct month-end and year-end close processes in accordance with GAAP
• Lead annual budget preparation and performance monitoring
• Establish financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and yearly ACH reconciliation processes
• Ensure accurate and timely posting of automated payments
• Supervise reconciliation of accounts payable and receivables

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in property management
• 3+ years of management/supervisory experience
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office suite
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with GAAP and accounting best practices

Preferred

• CPA or equivalent certification
• Property management accounting experience

Perks & Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Employee referral program

Pay

• $73000 - $85000 / year