Reviews full-cycle accounting of assigned portfolio of assets including preparation and/or review of the financial statements, general ledgers, subsidiary ledgers, budgets, cash flow projections and review of job cost reports
Manages offshore full-time employee(s) and related standard operating procedures for month-end close and reporting activities, including limited tenant ledger activity
Manages relationship with third-party accountants and operating partners to interpret and map financials results from their general ledger to CIM’s general ledger
Prepares and/or reviews equity accounting schedules for partner capital account balances
Prepares and/or reviews intercompany tracking and analyses
Prepares and/or reviews consolidation analyses
Interprets legal documents, determine accounting treatment, and summarize conclusions in a clear and concise manner
Researches technical accounting areas and document conclusions for accounting issues in a clear and concise manner
Reviews debt agreements and manages financial deliverables to lenders
Prepares, reviews and presents internal financial reporting and analysis. Works with FP&A and asset management departments to assist with budget to actual reconciliation and variance analysis
Leads and implements various process improvement and technology initiatives and documents standard operating procedures
Coordinates with Fund Accounting teams with respect to fulfilling ongoing and ad hoc requests from investors for financial information for portfolio of assets
Prepares and/or review contribution and distribution calculations, summaries and notices as needed for funds, co-investments and joint ventures
Provides information for and take part in Q&A for audits and tax preparation
Supports organizational restructurings, mergers, and acquisitions by providing financial information for due diligence requests and assists with accounting treatment analysis
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
6-8 years previous accounting experience
Big 4 or other public accounting experience is a plus
Proven ability to manage full-cycle accounting close, preferably in a multi-entity organizational structure
Real estate, private equity, and/or alternative investments experience, particularly fair value fund, joint venture, and tax-equity partnership accounting experience is a plus
Proven ability to coordinate with external parties (accounting firms, shared service centers, and outsourced teams) with clear and concise written and verbal communications
CPA is preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
Extensive knowledge of GAAP accounting
Experience in project or engagements management
Experience in Yardi, MRI, J. D. Edwards or comparable software
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
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well verbally and in writing
Strong analytical skills and detail-oriented
Ability to make sound decisions
Deadline driven and ability to manage multiple tasks
Ability to work independently and to proactively evaluate and address work opportunities within the area of responsibility