Finance Manager

Job description: Finance Manager-Real EstateFund Reporting & Direct Real Estate InvestmentsOur client is an established real estate investor. With more than 100 talented professionals, the firm has built asizable portfolio of assets across multiple funds. Its investment results are impressive, and it continues to buildout its organization.THE ROLEThe Finance Manager will be responsible for accounting and reporting oversight for investment fund reportingand a sub-portfolio of direct real estate investments. The role also includes involvement in team initiatives suchas valuations, process enhancements and the annual budget process.Asset sectors in the direct real estate portfolioRetail; Life sciences / lab; Senior housing; Self-storage; Infill industrial; Medical office; Multifamily; Media / contentThis individual will be the financial and accounting partner to other enterprise teams, including Legal, Tax,Investment, Compliance, Asset Management, Investor Relations, Capital Markets and Portfolio Analytics, andwill be expected to provide financial and accounting insight for assigned investments within the portfolio.The Manager will provide oversight and guidance for assigned fund vehicles and investments, including cashmovements, quarterly accounting packages from subsidiary joint ventures, fund and investor reporting, andcomplex transactions such as ownership transfers and partial sales. Certain funds report on a fair value basisand follow the REIS (Real Estate Investment Scheme) non-operating model.This individual will work closely with the entire Finance team to execute the quarterly close for assigned fundvehicles and direct real estate investments. This process requires in-depth analysis and understanding of thereal estate portfolio and complex fund structures, including ongoing documentation of significant matters. Animportant part of this process is continuous communication with the investment team and support for its needfor relevant, timely financial information.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESResponsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:Reporting & Technical Accounting- Overseeing fund-level quarterly and annual financial reporting, including Yardi-based fair value U.S. GAAPreporting, through review of underlying workpapers and investment activity-Analyzing and reviewing promote and management fee calculations, including non-recurring transactionssuch as ownership transfers and complex sales-Analyzing investment and fund activities to ensure compliance with governing documents- Researching current industry guidance and its applicability to the real estate portfolioCash & Transactionscalls and distributions-Analyzing fund-level cash positions and anticipating upcoming needs, including coordinating investor capital-Coordinating with investment team members on acquisitions, dispositions and refinancings-Collaborating internally and externally to ensure timely funding of capital needs across assigned investmentsExternal & Audit Coordination-Coordinating with the fund administrator on a variety of tasks, including the setup of new real estateinvestments and the financial statement review process-Facilitating the annual fund-level audit by coordinating deliverables and responding promptly to auditor-Facilitating communication with joint venture partners to obtain relevant accounting detail and insight into therequestsaccounting and valuation process-Supporting other teams on portfolio investment matters and on valuation- and finance-related issuesPeople & Process-Providing oversight and coaching to junior team members-Contributing to efficiency and process improvement initiatives, including AI enablement-Addressing investor inquiries, including preparing and reviewing investor-specific deliverables Qualifications: -Five to eight years of relevant accounting experience in the real estate industry, preferably with a real estate-Bachelor of Science in Accounting; CPA designation strongly preferred-Strong understanding of real estate valuation, portfolio operations and financial reporting- Fund reporting and/or public accounting experience preferred-General understanding of real estate investment trusts (REITs)-Proficiency with fair value reporting and promote calculations- Yardi experience preferred but not required-Demonstrated process improvement mindset, including use of IT tools and AI-Knowledge of, and demonstrated interest in, financial markets and productsCOMPENSATIONExpected annual base salary$130,000$150,000 Why is This a Great Opportunity: Our client is one of the most highly regarded investment firms in the world. In their finance group, they hire talented Big 4 professionals with relevant industry experience. They are very open to hiring individuals coming straight out of public accounting.Their hiring process is thorough and fair. It reflects the importance they put on attracting and retaining top talent.Salary Type : Annual SalarySalary Min : $ 130000Salary Max : $ 150000Currency Type : USDNigel