Property Accounting Manager

Division: Blue Water Development

Location: Ocean City, MD Corp

Workplace: Remote

Employment type: Full time

Travel %: 10%

Total Rewards

Salary range: $100,000-$125,000

Bonus eligible: up to 10%

Benefits: Medical / Dental / Vision / 401K / Property discounts / Grow with Blue Water program

Blue Water Hospitality is a growing organization that continually seeks enthusiastic team members to join its journey.

Since its establishment in 2002, Blue Water has rapidly become a leader in the hospitality industry. We invest, develop, and manage RV resorts, campgrounds, hotels, and attractions. We offer a range of accommodations, from cozy campsites to water parks and lavish hotel suites, and we pride ourselves on creating exceptional guest experiences.

If you share our passion for providing memorable guest experiences, we invite you to “Dive into Blue Water” and join our growing team!

INTRODUCTION TO ROLE

A problem solver who can motivate and engage an accounting team to ensure the organization adheres to standard practices and procedures and safeguards the organization from financial issues. The Property Accounting Manager oversees a team of staff accountants who are responsible for the accounting support at our managed properties. This includes the preparation and execution of the month-end closing, the preparation of financial statements, tax reconciliations, cash management, accounts payable and accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting. The Property Accounting Manager ensures that all balance sheet reconciliations are completed promptly and is responsible for reviewing/approving all financial information provided by their assigned staff accountants.

This role supports the organization's strategic vision through sound fiscal management, with key competencies including Financial Management, Performance Management, Ethical Conduct, and thoroughness.

Who We Are Looking For

• Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting, and cost control principles, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI)
• Excellent computer skills; experience in accounting software, Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to manage employees while multi-tasking large projects.
• Pays strict attention to detail, highly organized and deadline focused.
• Must have excellent teamwork and collaboration skills with a focus on process improvement
• Must be resourceful.
• Maintains a high degree of confidentiality.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Prior Hospitality Accounting experience required.
  
  

What You Will Work On

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions outlined below.

• Responsible for the leadership of accounting or finance teams within the corporate structure.
• Ensures sound judgment is used and adherence to standard practices and procedures is met through direct supervision and leadership of the team.
• Responsibility for consistent performance management of employees, including but not limited to hiring, firing, performance management, annual reviews, etc.
• Advises team on non-standard or non-routine requirements.
• Provides regular training and coaching to staff for optimal performance and accuracy.
• Ensures accurate and timely reporting of monthly, quarterly, and annual data, forecasts, reports, compliance, and general information. Provides in-depth financial analysis and financial projects as needed.
• Works closely with various ownership groups to fulfill accounting requirements and requests.
• Provides advice to management and ownership on fiscal decisions, impacts, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Provides regular and reliable attendance.
  
  

Who You Will Work With

The Property Accounting Manager reports to the VP, Finance & Accounting. You work closely with the General Managers and Regional Operations Managers for your assigned properties, as well as the other leaders on the accounting team.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
• 5-7 years of accounting experience in a corporate environment in the hospitality field.
• 2-4 years of Leadership experience.
• Experience with Sage Intacct, Blackline, or similar accounting software.
  
  

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms, and must have the ability to lift office products and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds occasionally.

Blue Water is raising the standard of excellence and innovation in real estate development and hospitality with every entity brought on board.

Blue Water Development Corporation is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and makes employment decisions based on merit. We are committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws providing for equal employment opportunities and all laws related to terms and conditions of employment.