Senior Fund Accountant

Overview

This investment accountant role is responsible for investment accounting and related operational support, including cash management/bank accounts, loans and lender reporting, investor reporting, capital transaction management, financial reporting, audit support, and investment acquisitions and dispositions. The position will also be expected to learn and perform all duties of a staff investment accountant.

Responsibilities

• Cash Management

  • Support day-to-day cash transactions for assigned funds/ventures
  • Perform daily oversight of bank accounts
  • Maintain relationships with banks and understand online banking platforms
  • Enter transactions into Yardi on a timely basis
  • Manage intercompany bill-backs and the accounts payable process
  • Set up and input wire/ACH transactions
  • Complete monthly bank reconciliations

• Capital Transactions

  • Support allocation and documentation for capital transactions between funds/ventures and investors
  • Prepare contribution and distribution calculations and packets
  • Oversee the signature process
  • Coordinate with Investor Relations to upload notices for review

• Financial Reporting

  • Prepare financial reporting in accordance with IFRS and/or US GAAP
  • Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual financials
  • Prepare monthly reporting work-papers and reconcile accounts
  • Reference and tie out consolidated financials
  • Prepare support for tables and charts included in management discussion and analysis
  • Coordinate with Investor Relations to upload statements for review
  • Provide quarterly information to internal stakeholders when necessary (e.g., corporate and co-investment departments)
  • Assist the senior investment accountant with ad hoc investor reporting, lender reporting, compliance certificates, and other ad hoc third-party reporting

• Audit Support

  • Assist with audit management annually or as required by legal agreements
  • Support day-to-day audit activities from start to finish
  • Assist with preparation of the PBC request list and uploading audit documents
  • Roll-forward prior year-end financials
  • Assist the senior with tables and charts when necessary
  • Prepare current audited financial statements when required by manager

• Yardi

  • Use Yardi software to maintain general ledgers by entity
  • Enter journal entries and run reports for analytics and reporting
  • Use the Investment Management module for cash, contributions, distributions, and other internal transactions

• General

  • Understand underlying agreements for each venture
  • Become familiar with relevant sections (including partnership expenses, fees, and commitments) to better understand venture structure

Requirements

• CPA preferred
• Master’s degree or higher in accounting
• 0 to 2 years of directly related experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, property management (Yardi), and database management programs to complete required reports
• Demonstrated ability to maintain financial records and other fiscal/accounting reporting information

Compensation & Benefits

Additional Compensation

Pay within the posted range is determined based on business requirements, prior experience, current skills, and geographical location.

• Corporate positions: In addition to base salary, the role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
• Onsite property positions: In addition to base salary, the role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Robust Benefits Offered (for eligible full-time employees)

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits
  • Low (free basic) employee medical costs for employee-only coverage; discounted costs after 3 and 5 years of service
• Generous Paid Time off
  • New hires: 15 days vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays
  • Birthday off after 1 year of service
  • Additional vacation accrued with tenure
• For onsite team members: onsite housing discount at managed communities available subject to discount and unit availability
• 6-week paid sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter)
• 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service
• Paid parental leave and lifetime fertility benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, and Legal Plans
• Charitable giving program and benefits
• Benefits apply to full-time employees; for union and prevailing wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary due to collective bargaining agreements and/or local governing authority

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered.

Safety Notice

During the interview process, banking details or other sensitive personal information will never be requested. Interviews will not be conducted via text or messaging; all communication will come from official employer email addresses. If suspicious requests are received, report them immediately.