Accounting Director Jobs in Maine

Job Title: CONTROLLER - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY Company: The Eagle Point Companies Location: Portland, ME Description: Portland-based low income housing development and property management company seeks experienced Property Management Controller to oversee all aspects of finance and accounting for the firm's property management division. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of accounting experience and an understanding of Section 42 low income housing tax credits and/or HUD financed properties. The position will include complete responsibility of accounting for multiple real estate partnership entities. Position includes oversight a team of accounting managers and of auditors preparing annual audits and tax returns. We prefer someone with strong leadership skills that has hands-on experience with RealPage property management software and strong Excel spreadsheet skills.

Job Title: Corporate Controller Company: Camden National Corporation Location: Rockport, ME Description: Managing the accounting department with overall responsibility for SEC and bank regulatory reporting, strong internal controls and the effective operation of the day to day accounting function. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Coordinate the compilation and filing of SEC reports (Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 11-K, 8-K, 3, 4, & 5) and other regulatory reporting, including reports to the Federal Reserve Bank, FDIC and OCC. Direct the activities of the Accounting Department; maintain written policies and procedures; develop goals and standards for the department. Manage the following areas: accounts payable, regulatory reporting, general ledger, reconciliations and fixed assets. Formulate and administer the monthly financial close. Supervise accounting staff and is responsible for managing the team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner. Ensure that strong internal controls are maintained and assist in SOX 404 compliance. Act as resource and provide training to line areas on internal control activities. Monitor, review and assess impact of relevant FASB, SEC and other regulatory guidance to ensure compliance. Work with external accountants, legal counsel and regulators. Work with the other two divisions of the Finance area, Treasury (investments, liquidity, and interest rate risk) and Planning (budget, forecasting, and profitability). Mentor and develop staff. Perform other duties and special projects as required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES Oversees Accounting Department group of five to six. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Certified Public Accountant and at least three years related experience in technical FASB, SEC and financial reporting work. Banking experience a plus. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as technical accounting standards and financial statements. Ability to write routine reports, correspondence and operational procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, Board of Directors, customers, and the general public. P/C SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS User knowledge of all computer applications including, but not limited to: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Novell GroupWise or any other widely used software as obtained by the Company. Expertise in these applications must be present at hire or quickly and easily developed after hire. MATHMATICAL SKILLS Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to use keyboard, calculator and other office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Title: CONTROLLER Company: Eagle Point Companies Location: Portland, ME Description: Portland-based low income housing development and property management company, owning and acquiring apartment complexes nationally, seeks experienced Property Management Controller to oversee all aspects ofproject level accounting for the firm's property management division. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of accounting experience and an understanding of multi-family housing, and preferably with Section 42 low income housing tax credits and/or HUD financed properties. The position will include complete responsibility of accounting for multiple real estate partnership entities. Position includes oversight a team of accounting managers. We prefer someone with strong leadership skills that has hands-on experience with RealPage property management software and strong Excel spreadsheet skills. The candidate must be organized and must be able to consistently meet deadlines for delivering monthly financial reports internally to other team members and externally to lenders and investors. The Property Management Controller will coordinate with the Corporate Controller to meet audit deadlines and during the assumption of new assets under management.