Senior Vice President, Client Accounting

Sentry Management is an industry leader in full-service community association management. Our purpose is to nurture communities we are all proud to call home by putting our communities first, enhancing property values by supporting the board’s endeavors, and improving the lifestyles of residents. Our community managers and support personnel are best-in-class, and we’ve been recognized as a National Top Workplace by USA Today for our engaged, people-centric workplace culture and employee engagement.

We are currently seeking a Senior Vice President, Client Accounting, to oversee Sentry's Client Accounting departments within our home office in Longwood, FL. This role focuses on providing strategic senior-level operational support, mentorship, training, feedback, supervision, and guidance to each of the client accounting departments. This position will monitor departmental performance, ensuring the support of our promise delivery to internal and external customers. This role upholds financial accuracy, compliance, efficiency, and service standards, while modeling professionalism and timely resolution as promised to stakeholders. The SVP works with executive leadership and department heads to drive innovation and optimize processes in support of the company’s mission. The SVP oversees personnel, special projects from the COO, and fosters communication and collaboration across divisions and with association clients.

Responsibilities Include

• Maintain the highest standards in accounting services, fiduciary responsibilities, and financial controls.
• Provide leadership and assistance to the department employees, including technical direction and work-related advice, with an emphasis on customer service, client retention, and growth.
• Upper-level support for department issues, coordinates participation of required staff to resolve disputes by troubleshooting customer needs.
• Meet with employees individually and regularly, to disseminate information and follow up on outstanding issues.
• Conduct/Attend meetings with internal and external customers as necessary.
• Attend to upper-level internal and external customer service issues and ensure effective and long-term problem resolution.
• Support divisions’ retention efforts by monitoring departmental action tasks for thoroughness and timeliness.
• Recruit, select, train, and manage employees.
• Maintains a full understanding of each function in the department.
• Set the strategic direction of the department and monitor progress and growth.
  
  

Applicants Must

• Have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Master's Degree preferred
• CPA or equivalent certification, preferred
• Minimum 10 years progressive leadership experience in accounting and financial operations
• Executive-level experience and abilities are required
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and enterprise financial reporting
• Experience with Community Management or Real Estate, a plus
• License to operate a motor vehicle with a clean driving record
• Ability to travel at least 10% of the time, including overnight travel
  
  

Benefits And Compensation

• Salary starting at $150,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications,
• Training and Support provided
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Work-life balance
  
  

Sentry Management, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer