The Financial Accounting and Systems Manager role at Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty is a hybrid position based in South Burlington, VT, reporting to the CFO. The role combines traditional financial accounting responsibilities with oversight of multiple systems, including month-end close, accounts payable, and tax documentation, with a potential path to the Controller role. Salary is USD 90,000 to 95,000 per year.
Responsibilities
- Prepare bank, balance sheet, and inter-company reconciliations for Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty and related Private Equity entities.
- Prepare and post recurring month-end journal entries related to payroll, prepaid expenses, depreciation, amortization, inter-company allocations, and other recurring items.
- Calculate month-end expense accruals for information technology, facilities, and regional manager incentives.
- Collaborate with the CFO on revenue recognition and marketing expense accruals.
- Prepare assigned sections of the monthly reporting package.
- Manage cash flow forecasting, treasury management activities, and cash management strategies to optimize liquidity.
- Ensure adherence to SOX controls, IFRS standards, GAAP guidelines, and other regulatory accounting requirements.
- Supervise the implementation and maintenance of financial software, including Lone Wolf and Stampli, and provide training and support to team members.
- Perform detailed account analysis using advanced Excel techniques to identify discrepancies and opportunities for improvement.
- Oversee cost accounting analysis, budgeting processes, and financial forecasting.
- Provide leadership and guidance to accounting staff on payroll processing, double-entry bookkeeping, regulatory reporting, and internal controls.
- Collaborate with internal departments to improve financial processes involving accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, and financial close procedures.
- Ensure compliance with applicable governmental regulations while maintaining transparency in financial reporting.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
- Advanced degree preferred.
- CPA preferred but not required.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and accrual accounting.
- Ability to conduct technical accounting research when necessary.
- Minimum of 7 years of related accounting experience, including personnel management.
- Experience evaluating, redesigning, and improving work processes.
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and spreadsheet skills.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate others and accomplish objectives.
- Real estate and/or franchise financial experience preferred.
Technologies
- Lone Wolf
- Stampli
- Expensify
- DASH
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Key Traits
- High energy, positive, collaborative, approachable, and team-oriented
- Committed to delivering a high level of customer service and follow-through
- Comfortable working with a remote team in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency
- A self-starter who thinks independently and proactively
- Results-oriented with a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach
- Analytical and intellectually curious
- Process-driven and organized
- An excellent communicator who can effectively interact with all levels of the organization
About Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty
Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty is a leading real estate brokerage serving Vermont, New Hampshire, and New York, with licensure extending into Massachusetts and Connecticut. The firm operates 23 offices with more than 270 real estate advisors and 40 staff members, combining local expertise with the global reach of the Sotheby's International Realty brand and Peerage Group Sotheby's International Realty.
As part of the Sotheby's International Realty network, the firm is connected to approximately 1,100 offices and 26,000 sales associates across 86 countries and territories, providing a global perspective while remaining rooted in the communities it serves.
We emphasize exceptional service, strong relationships, and a collaborative culture that supports clients and team members alike. Our mission is to unlock the door to your best life.
