RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews full-cycle accounting of assigned portfolio of fund(s), co-investments, investments including preparation and analysis of the financial statements, general ledgers, subsidiary ledgers, budgets, cash flow projections and review of job cost reports.
• Prepare and/or review general ledger close, including eliminations, accruals for fund level expenses, approving/processing invoices, and month-end reconciliations.
• Prepare and/or review fund, co-investment, and investment level financial statements and works with Financial Reporting to assist in the preparation or review of financial statements to meet investor requirements.
• Review investment level and fund-level lender reporting packages as well as pro-forma covenant calculations, as necessary.
• Analysis of fund and investment operations; accurately applies distribution allocations to calculate incentive allocations and performance returns applying knowledge of legal agreements and fund structure, including complex co-invest and joint venture structures, and fund and property level debt agreements.
• Prepare and/or review contribution, distribution calculations, waterfall calculations for funds, co-investments and joint ventures as needed.
• Assist in Treasury functions including monitoring/repayment of the fund credit facility, liquidity management, cash projections and review of cash transfers.
• Provide information for and take part in audit, tax preparation.
• Collaborate cross functionally across various teams whilst supporting middle office, tax, legal reporting and treasury functions for the Funds and entities.
• Assist with research of technical accounting matters, including the ability to document in memos as necessary.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: (including certification, licenses, etc.)

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
• 6+ years’ previous accounting or finance experience
• Knowledge of various asset classes, including closed-end real estate fund structures (subsequent closes, capital calls, distributions), PE fee structures (management fees and carried interest) valuation approaches, accounting and reporting processes 
• Experience with Investment Company Accounting (fair market value, GAAP accounting, partnership accounting)
• Working knowledge of PE accounting ledger and associated hands on Yardi system experience
• Big 4 or other Public Accounting Experience (preferred)
• CPA (preferred)
• MBA, CFA or additional designation a plus
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Table, Sumif, V-Lookup).

ABOUT YOU:

• Ability to organize, perform and prioritize various functions to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral, and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop strong working relationships.
• Proactive team player with strong work ethic.
• Strong analytical skills and detail oriented.
• Adapt quickly to changes, work efficiently in a dynamic fast paced work environment.
• Ability to make sound decisions related to accounting matters.
• Deadline driven and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to lead and manage team.
• Ability to work independently and to proactively evaluate and address work opportunities within the area of responsibility.