Manager, Accounting

Manager, Accounting

CIM is a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender, and developer. Our team of experts works together to identify and create value in real assets, benefiting the communities in which we invest. Back in 1994, our three founders focused on projects in Southern California neighborhoods. Today, we are a diverse team of 900+ employees with projects across the Americas. Our projects have delivered jobs; created comfortable places to live, work, and relax; and provided necessary and sustainable infrastructure. Our focus on enhancing communities is unwavering, and we strive to make an even greater impact in the years to come. Join us and make an impact today!

Position Purpose

The Manager, Accounting is responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and GAAP compliant financial reporting for real estate and related investments across multiple asset and fund structures. This role oversees monthly and quarterly accounting, consolidations, fair value measurement, and analytical review to support portfolio performance insights and decision making.

The position partners closely with portfolio management, valuations, tax, treasury, and external auditors to ensure the integrity of financial data throughout the investment lifecycle—from acquisition through disposition. The role also contributes to new investment onboarding, transaction activity, and ongoing liquidity management within complex investment structures.

Responsibilities:

• Review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Responsible for accounting for investments, including preparing investment level financial statements (where applicable), by consolidating property trial balances and preparing GAAP adjustments as required by ASC 970 Real Estate Accounting and ASC 820 Fair Value Accounting.
• Accounting for investment level debt, property taxes, insurance payables and other non-operating accruals.
• Assist with real estate investment and debt schedules for valuations, prepare fair value entries and supporting cost & debt roll forwards.
• Calculation and accounting for property and development management fees and where required fund management fees.
• Review of balance sheet reconciliations and analytical reviews of investment level performance.
• Completion and review of quarter end and month end checklist tasks.
• Prepare schedules and support for audits, tax preparation and valuations.
• Review of quarterly and annual financial reporting, including consolidated financial reporting as required under GAAP.
• Review of asset and fund level returns and help prepare analytical review of variances.

• Accounting for acquisition and disposition of assets and booking of required funding.
• Assist in set up of accounting structures.

• Monitor cash balances and liquidity needs in the investment structures, approving settlement of invoices and working with team on capital draws and distribution.
• Approval of non-operating accruals and accounts payable.
• Preparation and/or review of lender reporting for third party debt that might be in place and supporting management, and other teams in calculation of loan level covenants.

Education/Experience Requirements: (including certification, licenses, etc.)

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 5+ years' previous related Fund Accounting plus Yardi Investment Accounting module is preferred.
• Knowledge of various asset classes, including open and closed-end real estate fund structures (subsequent closes, capital calls, distributions), PE fee structures (management fees and carried interest) valuation approaches and impact to accounting.
• Prior Fund accounting experience including preparation/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 in Yardi platform.

About You:

• Ability to work independently, identify, and proactively troubleshoot issues in Yardi Investment Management to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral, and strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and collaborative team player with strong work ethic.
• Strong financial and system acumen and exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Adapt quickly to changes, work efficiently in a dynamic fast-paced work environment.

What CIM Offers:

At CIM, we believe our success stems from our collective efforts, and we are committed to providing well-rounded support and resources for our employees. In addition to a competitive compensation plan, CIM offers a comprehensive benefits program for employees to thrive both inside and outside of work. Eligible employees can enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:

• A variety of Medical, dental, and vision benefit plans
• Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) savings plan, with company match
• Comprehensive paid time off, including: vacation days, 10 designated holidays, sick time, and bereavement leave
• Up to 16 hours of volunteer time off
• Up to 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Ongoing professional development programs
• Wellness program, including monthly and quarterly prizes
• And more!

Actual base salary considers several factors including but not limited to geography, job-related knowledge, experience, and budget. The start of the salary range is typically associated with the minimum experience required. At CIM, base pay is one part of the total compensation package. This role is eligible for bonus pay in addition to base salary. The anticipated base salary range for the position in Los Angeles, CA is $120,000 - $140,000.

How We Feel About Diversity and Inclusion:

At CIM Group, we believe that the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our employees enhance everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is not only respected but celebrated. We strive to ensure that our workplace is free from discrimination and harassment, allowing everyone to contribute meaningfully and feel a sense of belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit any form of unlawful discrimination and adhere to the laws enforced by the EEOC. Our goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where all employees can grow and make impactful contributions together.

*Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on CIM Group. Please inform our Talent team if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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