Senior Consultant, Financial Reporting, Accounting – Real Estate Solutions

FTI Consulting

Senior Consultant delivering US GAAP financial reporting and outsourced accounting for real estate clients at FTI Consulting. Preparing closes, reconciliations, journal entries, statements, and SEC filings.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeNew York City • Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $78,500 - $163,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in US GAAP and SEC reporting, with a strong background in financial reporting, month-end and quarter-end closing processes, and analytical problem-solving. Proficient in managing client accounts and financial statements while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

US GAAP ExpertiseSEC Reporting KnowledgeFinancial Statement PreparationAccounting Software ProficiencyAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingJournal Entry PreparationAccount ReconciliationMonth-End ClosingQuarter-End ClosingTrial Balance MaintenanceVariance AnalysisWorking Paper DevelopmentIncome Tax Basis KnowledgeForensic Investigations

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsEffective CommunicationAttention to DetailAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

ExcelWordYardi

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingMaster’s Degree in AccountingCPA Certification (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Public CompaniesPrivate CompaniesREITsMortgage FinanceReal Estate Private EquityFinancial Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide outsourced accounting services to public and private companies, including REITs, mortgage finance companies, real estate private equity funds, developers, and operators
Interact directly with clients, including management and supervisors
Develop and maintain financial reporting support work papers
Prepare and post journal entries
Maintain and update client general ledgers and adjusted trial balances
Perform month-end and/or quarter-end close activities, including workbook updates and financial statement variance analysis
Review clients’ books and records and prepare bank and other account reconciliations
Determine account accuracy and propose/post adjusting journal entries under US GAAP and income tax basis
Assist with financial statements, footnotes, management reports, Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, and quarterly earnings releases
Assist in preparing Partner Capital Statements and notices
Validate financial information maintained by third-party service providers
Perform basic US GAAP research
Assist with ad hoc and special accounting projects, including accounting software implementation, IPO projects, transaction or business process reviews, forensic investigations, and financial reporting and asset management reporting assistance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting
3+ years of relevant accounting and financial reporting work experience
Understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail
Proficiency in month-end, quarter-end, and annual closings for US GAAP financial statements
Experience preparing related working papers or analyses
Strong proficiency in Excel and Word
Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas
Ability to take responsibility for project aspects and suggest improvements
Flexible and adaptable work style with ability to prioritize tasks, work independently or in a team, and meet tight deadlines
Knowledge of SEC reporting
Knowledge of income tax basis financial statements
Familiarity with accounting software such as Yardi
Minimum requisite education toward CPA certification is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Direct access to leadership with defined long-term planning and career trajectory
Professional development and continued growth in new and complex functional areas
Opportunity to partner with internal teams and a diverse client base
Inclusive culture supporting employees’ growth and full potential