About Common

Common is a global residential manager making city living easier for renters through the thoughtful use of technology and design. Common delivers exceptional experiences for thousands of residents across coliving, microunits, and traditional apartments. Founded in 2015, they are the preferred choice for residents looking for stress-free city living from a trusted brand, and for real estate owners seeking reliable, above-market returns.

It’s an exciting time to be part of Common’s team. Habyt, the biggest co-living operator in Europe and Asia, and Common, the largest co-living operator in North America, joined forces at the beginning of 2023 to create the leading global co-living company. The combined entity brings to life a next generation of living concepts operating worldwide. With locations in over 40 cities and 14 countries, across three continents, the combined entity will operate over 30,000 units that vary from co-living, studios and traditional rental apartments.

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About the RoleCommon is growing rapidly and expanding into multiple new cities. We are looking for ambitious, self-motivated individuals to help our mission of turning housing into a consumer-focused industry. You will play a key role in delivering accurate, timely financial reporting to our internal and external business partners. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a fast-paced, high energy company.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of a team of property accountants and third party consultants; conduct performance reviews in accordance with Habyt policies; PTO approvals and coordination of PTO coverage
• Ensure all properties’ monthly financial statements are delivered on-time (20th of each month)
• Ensure the unique terms of each management agreement are appropriately reflected in the financial reporting
• Collaborate with other departments to optimize procedures and align on responsibilities
• Formalize standardized procedures (SOP) for Property Accountant and Team Lead roles
• Review and sign off on completed reporting packages, supporting work papers, reconciliations, etc.
• Assist with the distribution of reporting and follow-up questions from property owners, if needed
• Other ad hoc projects from time to time

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting
• Accounting experience within residential property management
• Extremely proficient in Microsoft Excel, Netsuite and Entrata experience a plus
• 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage time, and prioritize multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines
• Self-sufficient and comfortable taking charge in a start-up environment
• Detail-oriented & willing to spend time sorting through any problem that arises
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Has a comprehensive knowledge of GAAP
• Emotional Intelligence
• A team player with a “can-do” attitude
• This job description does not imply that the above functions are the only tasks that may be performed. Associates will be expected, if possible, to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks as directed by management.

What We Offer

Common truly values our employees and wants to do everything to ensure that our employees are not only happy and professionally fulfilled, but also that they have the opportunity to be healthy. Because of this, we are committed to providing a number of affordable and valuable health and wellness benefits for our employees such as:

• Paid vacation and sick time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA + HSA options
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid STD/LTD
• Paid parental leave
• 401k plans

Additional benefits such as paid holidays, commuter transit benefits, job training + development opportunities + a great wellness program are also available. And as always, we are regularly evaluating our offerings to ensure employees' needs are being met.

Common is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.NOTICE OF COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION OF CALIFORNIA EMPLOYEES