Chief Administrative Officer

Brickpoint Properties is seeking a highly motivated team player to serve as a key member of our management team. The CAO will report directly to the President. They will be responsible for supporting and advising the President and the management team on all issues related to accounting and finance, budgeting and reporting, information technology, contracts administration, office operations, new business analysis and staff supervision.

The CAO must have exceptional accounting, management, and interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. This is a great opportunity for a strong controller to move to the next level in their career.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial and accounting operations, including general accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, bank reconciliations, gift recording, grant management, account systems and databases used;
• Manage the mortgage loan process, including relationship management with financial institutions. Monitor every loan and the terms to take advantage of market conditions in accordance with the long- and short-term goals of the overall portfolio;
• Manage the property insurance process, including review of coverages and providers, rates, and packages available in an ever-changing environment;
• Oversee investments and asset management; prepare and provide regular updates, financial analysis, and reports to senior management;
• Provide positive financial leadership—in partnership with the President—to all staff, and communicate a compelling vision and a sense of purpose to motivate staff to perform at their highest level;
• Where required, supervise the annual audits and ensure compliance with existing regulatory and government requirements;
• Oversee cash management (forecasting and managing cash flow requirements) and debt management;
• Coordinate budgeting, including preparing the annual budget for the entire organization;
• Establish internal control procedures, monitor compliance, and devise policies, procedures and documentation to provide guidelines for accounting / finance / administrative staff;
• Serve as a member of the management team; participate in key decisions pertaining to strategic initiatives, operating model, and operational execution;
• Serve as a financial resource for strategy development and counsel on short- and long-term strategic financial decisions;
• Manage the organization’s IT strategy and ensure all IT functions are operating efficiently and effectively (including hardware, software, telephone systems, backup and emergency plans) with the assistance of an IT consultant; and
• Supervise office staff's work with an HR Consultant to evaluate financial aspects of benefits program.

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