Senior Manager, Accounting Operations

Tricon is an owner, operator and developer of single-family rental homes in the U.S. and multi-family apartments in Canada. Our commitment to enriching the lives of our employees, residents and local communities underpins Tricon’s culture and business philosophy. We provide high-quality rental housing options for families across the United States and Canada through our technology-enabled operating platform and dedicated on-the-ground operating teams. Our development programs are also delivering thousands of new rental homes and apartments as part of our commitment to help solve the housing supply shortage.

Job Description

The Senior Manager, Accounting Operations will play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations, while driving continuous improvement across processes, systems, and accounting transformative initiatives. This role partners closely with leadership to evaluate, design, and implement scalable solutions that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls across accounting functions. This position requires the ability to effectively manage and optimize a high volume of transactional activity supporting a portfolio of 60,000+ single family rental homes, ensuring transactions are recorded in a timely, accurate, and highly efficient manner.

• Oversee and support the accurate, timely processing and analysis of high-volume transactional activity to support monthly, quarterly and year-end close, including fixed assets, banking activity, and acquisition / disposition transactions, with a focus on streamlining and automating process where possible.

• Lead and support fixed asset accounting, including the design and implementing automated solutions to improve tracking, capitalization, depreciation, and reporting.

• Drive enhancements to bank reconciliation processes by evaluating current workflows, implementing automation, and strengthening controls to improve accuracy, timeliness, and scalability.

• Support the annual audit process, including preparation and review of audit schedules, responses to audit inquiries, testing of internal controls, and assistance with the preparation of financial statements.

• Identify, design, and implement process improvements and accounting transformation initiatives to increase efficiency, standardization, and control across the accounting function this role is managing.

• Partner cross-functionally with other accounting leaders to support accounting-related system implementations, upgrades, and integrations.

• Develop, maintain, and enhance internal controls to ensure compliance, accuracy, and risk mitigation.

• Prepare, standardize, and automate analytical financial reports and dashboard to support management review and decision-making.

• Lead, develop and drive changes to accounting team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.

• Review, approve and post journal entries, ensuring timely resolution of reconciling items and variances.

• Overseeing general ledger analysis.

• Collaborate with executive and senior management on special projects and strategic initiatives.

• Drive enhancements and changes to accounting systems and tools to support growth and evolving business needs.

• Perform back-up and cross-functional duties as necessary to support team continuity and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Focus efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards

• Demonstrate and support the organization's ethics and values

• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and shifting environment

• Excellent communication and leadership skills are mandatory

• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong attention to detail and well organized

• Self-starter, ability to work independently, prioritize and multitask

• Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated, team player, and strong work ethic

Minimum Requirements:

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles

• 10+ years related experience, preferably in a property management/real estate/construction setting

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

• CPA required

• Advanced knowledge of Excel; proficient in other Microsoft Office programs

Preferred Attributes

• Knowledge of Yardi would be a plus

Physical Demands:

Salary Range

Placement within this compensation range will be determined by the candidate's knowledge, experience and skills.

$126,040.00 - $210,060.00

At Tricon, we are committed to creating a workplace where every individual is valued for their unique contributions, experiences, voices, and backgrounds. By embracing these principles, we aim to positively impact our business and the communities we serve, creating a lasting legacy where everyone can thrive.