Senior Director, Investment Administration, Reporting – Real Estate Solutions

FTI Consulting

Senior Director overseeing real estate investment accounting and reporting at FTI Consulting, a global crisis and transformation advisory firm. Advising clients on GAAP, SEC reporting, audits, tax compliance, and accounting operations.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeNew York City • Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $154,500 - $302,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in GAAP accounting for mortgage loans, debt/equity securities, and derivative instruments, with a strong focus on financial statement preparation and compliance. Proficient in coordinating audits, managing client relationships, and leading special accounting projects while ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

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GAAP AccountingFinancial Statement PreparationCPA CertificationMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyPortfolio Accounting

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Hard Skills

GAAP AccountingFinancial Statement PreparationPortfolio AccountingMonth-End CloseConsolidation AccountingJoint Venture AccountingSecuritization AccountingAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSelf-DirectedMotivatedAdaptable

Tools & Technologies

WdeskYardiMRI

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Certification

Industry Keywords

Investment Company GuideREIT ComplianceFinancial ReportingAudit CoordinationReal Estate Finance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and assist with monthly accounting packages for residential mortgage loan, commercial real estate loan, and debt/equity security portfolios
Oversee preparation and review of financial statements and footnote disclosures under US GAAP and the Investment Company Guide
Advise clients on accounting elections and treatment alternatives for investments, derivatives, and securitizations/borrowings
Draft or review technical GAAP memoranda
Ensure accurate, consistent, timely, and compliant financial reporting
Assist auditors with annual audits and interim work
Assist tax teams with REIT and tax compliance
Coordinate with client staff and third-party providers
Identify reporting issues and communicate corrective actions
Review or perform month-end close, update monthly workbooks, analyze variances, post journal entries, and prepare reconciliations
Oversee review of client books and records, account reconciliations, correcting journal entries, work papers, and adjusted trial balances
Review partner, shareholder, management fee, waterfall, and clawback calculations
Oversee preparation of partner capital statements, capital call notices, and distribution notices
Assist with special accounting projects, including accounting software implementation, IPO projects, transactions, process reviews, forensic investigations, and reporting assistance
Supervise and complete engagements
Prepare pitch materials and assist in selling IA&R services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting or similar field
8+ years of experience in GAAP accounting for mortgage loans, debt/equity securities, and derivative instruments, preferably with public accounting experience
Alternatively, a mix of public accounting experience focused on real estate finance and industry experience at a public or private MREIT or real estate finance company
Knowledge of portfolio accounting, including loan securitizations and securities accounting
Understanding of consolidation accounting and joint venture accounting
Proficiency in month-, quarter-, and annual closings for US GAAP financial statements and preparation of related working papers or analyses
Occasional travel required to clients and FTI offices
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas
CPA strongly preferred
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail
Knowledge of Investment Company Guide accounting is a plus
Sound knowledge of US Historical GAAP, including fair value option, and SEC reporting is a plus
Knowledge of financial statement preparation software such as Wdesk
Familiarity with accounting software such as Yardi or MRI
Ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively verbally and in writing
Self-directed and motivated, with a focus on continuous improvement
Flexible and adaptable work style; able to prioritize tasks, work independently or as part of a team, and meet tight deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development programs
On-the-job learning
Self-guided professional development courses and certifications
Dedicated coach and regular coaching sessions
Tailored programs for critical professional milestones
Hybrid work arrangement