Finance Clerk
Company: Optima, Inc.
Location: Glencoe
Posted on: October 3, 2024
Job Description:
Optima is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Accounting
Manager to join our finance team. Reporting to the Chief Financial
Officer, this role is crucial for ensuring the accuracy and
integrity of our financial operations, providing leadership in cash
flow management, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.The
Accounting Manager will be responsible for a broad range of
financial tasks, including the management of daily accounting
operations, the compilation and presentation of detailed cash flow
reports, and the oversight of income tax preparations. They will
play a key role in analyzing financial data to inform strategic
decisions, monitoring accounting policies, and coordinating annual
audits.An ideal candidate will possess a strong background in
accounting management, with a proven ability to handle large
datasets, supervise a team, and maintain meticulous attention to
detail. They will be expected to drive results through effective
leadership and have a deep understanding of financial regulations
and accounting standards.About OptimaOptima is a design-driven real
estate development firm rooted in the modernist tradition with
offices in Illinois and Arizona. For more than 40 years, we have
been developing, designing, building, and managing striking urban
and suburban luxury residential communities. From the beginning, we
aimed to reinvent housing by integrating the functions involved in
new construction within one company. We control and execute every
aspect of the process in-house development, architecture,
construction, sales, and management for a dynamic system that
offers greater focus and fluidity. We are committed to delivering
extraordinary living through design, innovation, sustainability,
and management. What You'll Do -
- Manage and oversee the daily operations of the corporate
accounting department, ensuring all corporate financial
transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
- Monitor, compile, and analyze detailed cash flow reports,
compiling historical cash flows and forecasting future cash
requirements to ensure optimal liquidity for the organizations
operations. This includes analyzing cash flow trends, predicting
future cash needs, and advising on cash management strategies.
- Oversee income tax preparations for multiple entities, ensuring
timely filing, compliance with federal, state, and local tax
regulations, and advise on tax strategies and implications of
business decisions. This involves staying updated on tax laws and
coordination with our external tax preparers and advisors.
- Review and analyze accounting data to produce accurate
financial reports, which are essential for strategic planning and
decision-making.
- Enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles to
ensure that all financial activities align with legal standards and
company policies.
- Monitor systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions
to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the accounting
department, if necessary.
- Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and
accuracy, providing guidance and leadership to the accounting
team.
- Maintain treasury management relationships and administer
banking activity including account maintenance and ensuring
compliance with banking requirements.What You'll Need -
- Possess a bachelors degree in accounting or a related
field.
- Bring -approximately 5-7 years -of robust experience in
accounting management, with a preference for candidates with a
background in real estate.
- Demonstrate the ability to manage and complete projects and
priorities within agreed-upon deadlines.
- Consistently produce high-quality, accurate deliverables.
- Show proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft
products.
- Exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work both autonomously and within a team
framework.
- Have strong written and oral communication skills.What Will Set
You Apart -
- A proven track record in leading accounting operations within a
dynamic real estate environment, demonstrating a strategic impact
on business growth and financial health.
- A history of innovation in financial processes and systems,
with a focus on efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and
cash flow management.
- Exceptional ability to communicate complex accounting
information to non-financial stakeholders, facilitating informed
business decisions.
- Leadership experience in mentoring and developing accounting
professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and
operational excellence.Optima does not accept unsolicited resumes
from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in
response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who
submit unsolicited candidates directly to Optima team members or
the Optima people experience team. No placement fees will be paid
to any 3rd party unless such a request has been made by the Optima
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