6-8+ years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting and industry.
Strong background in GAAP financial reporting and month-end close processes.
Experience in asset management, private equity, or commercial real estate is highly preferred.
CPA designation preferred; Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance required.
Advanced Excel skills for financial analysis and problem-solving.
Familiarity with ERP/accounting platforms like Sage Intacct or SAP Concur is a plus.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
Responsibilities
Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and complex journal entries.
Coordinate annual financial statement audits and support auditor requests.
Manage expense allocations and billbacks across various funds and entities.
Support treasury activities including wire processing and banking administration.
Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
Serve as a reliable accounting professional and support leadership on initiatives.
Benefits
High-impact role supporting the Controller and Corporate Accounting team.
Exposure to various accounting tasks within a sophisticated real estate investment platform.
Ownership of key accounting processes with close partnership with leadership.
Opportunities for leading process improvements in the accounting function.
Hybrid work environment and potential for long-term career growth.
Full Job Description
WHAT THEY OFFER YOU
High-impact opportunity as a Senior Associate supporting the Controller and Corporate Accounting team within a sophisticated commercial real estate investment platform.
Exposure to financial reporting, consolidations, expense allocations, treasury operations, budgeting, and audit coordination in a highly visible accounting role.
Opportunity to take ownership of key accounting processes while partnering closely with the Controller and executive leadership.
Ability to lead process improvement initiatives focused on automation, internal controls, and operational efficiencies across the Corporate Accounting function.
Hybrid work environment while also offering long-term career growth within a collaborative, high-performing investment organization.
WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT
Plays a critical role in preparing accurate monthly financial statements, consolidations, complex journal entries, and account reconciliations that support executive decision-making.
Owns complex management company expense allocations and billbacks across funds, investment vehicles, and corporate entities while ensuring financial accuracy.
Serves as a key contributor during annual financial statement audits by coordinating audit schedules, supporting documentation, and auditor requests.
Supports treasury activities including wire processing, banking administration, and corporate expense management while maintaining strong internal controls.
Helps improve the efficiency of the accounting organization by identifying automation opportunities, evaluating processes, and implementing operational enhancements.
Acts as a trusted accounting professional capable of working independently, exercising sound judgment, and supporting leadership on strategic initiatives and special projects.
THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS
6-8+ years of progressive accounting experience with a combination of public accounting and industry experience strongly preferred.
Strong background in GAAP financial reporting, month-end close, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and audits.
Experience within asset management, private equity, commercial real estate, investment management, or other complex financial services environments is highly preferred.
CPA designation preferred, with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze financial data, evaluate accounting issues, and solve complex problems.
Experience with Sage Intacct, SAP Concur, or similar ERP/accounting platforms is a plus, but adaptability to new systems is more important than specific software experience.
Highly professional, detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills who can manage multiple priorities, work independently, and serve as a trusted resource within the accounting team.
Demonstrated leadership potential with the ability to review work, coordinate across departments, and grow into increased responsibility over time.
