Regional Accounting Supervisor

Who We Are

BH Management, LLC is a people-first multifamily owner and operator that grew from a small startup into one of the nation's largest commercial real estate companies. Founded in 1993, BH is celebrated for its simple commitment to doing business the right way and investing in its team. Today, BH manages over 100,000 units, employs over 2,800 people, owns its processes in-house, and is praised by Fortune Magazine as the “Best Workplace for Women,” “Best Workplace for Millennials,” and “Best Workplaces for Diversity.” Powered by innovation and a can-do attitude, BH improves daily, striving to construct a smarter way to live, invest, manage, and grow.

BH is passionate about setting the standard in the multifamily industry. We are a welcoming band of go-getters who think big, sweat the details, and take our work (but never ourselves) too seriously. We set our sights high, own our mistakes, and turn lemons into lemonade. We are incredibly proud of where we’ve come and are ready to tackle what’s next. Come join us!

Flexible work options available: Hybrid option (for candidates local to Des Moines, IA area) or fully remote in approved locations.

Position Summary:

The Accounting Supervisor-Regional is responsible for overseeing a team of accounting professionals. The Accounting Supervisor-Regional will monitor performance of team members in accordance with department standards. Accounting Supervisor-Regional perform fully encompassing financial reviews of Staff Accountants work on majority of properties within the teams portfolio.Essential Job Functions:

• Oversees a team of Staff Accountants. Maintains appropriate staffing and assignments in compliance with department budget. Sets annual review goals for each team member.

• Leads training and mentoring of staff, and develops career path for individual accountants. Contribute to the global training of the accounting department as designated.

• Responsible for entire team portfolio of multifamily rental properties; analyzing teams work to ensure revenue and expense are correctly recognized and prepared in agreement with the client requirements and the applicable accounting principles. Communicates with clients on higher level question and monitors client relations.

• Manages cash position of entire team portfolio; calculating distributions per client requirements, committing cash to approved payables and communicating any cash deficits for funding. Will take a role in overseeing distribution process for entire ownership group as designated. Understanding escrows and monitoring cash poor properties for entire team.

• Completes bank reconciliations and monitors team performance of bank reconciliations on a monthly basis and assists in the detection/correction of adjustments in a timely manner. Will perform review of Staff Accountant bank reconciliations where designated.

• Contributes at high level or takes lead of department-wide goals, improvements, and initiatives. Contributes ideas to leadership team for department improvements and strengthening control processes.

• Other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or related area

• Prior General Ledger Accounting Experience.  

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office application skills

• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment

• Strong understanding and working knowledge of the company's policies and procedures

• Ability to work with a diverse group of people and customers

• Prior leadership or mentoring experience

BH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We foster the diverse voices of our community by advocating for inclusivity, celebrating our differences, and continually evolving our practice to make BH a better place to work and live. Our posted compensation reflects the cost of talent across multiple US geographic markets. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.