REIT Accounting Manager

Description

• Ensure adherence to quarterly and annual REIT compliance tests.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement financial reporting best practices.
• Review calculations and other information provided by the fund administration team – NAV, asset valuations, investor deliverables, capital calls and distribution allocations, etc.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and support to inform strategic decision-making.
• Manage and execute key compliance projects, including SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K), annual audits, tax preparation, Blue Sky filings, and other regulatory requirements.
• Oversee asset level accounting and transactions within the Fund.
• Prepare and deliver quarterly compliance reporting for key stakeholders, including federal & state regulators, banking partners, and investors.
• Design, implement, and maintain an effective internal control framework.
• Lead the coordination of the annual audit process, working closely with external auditors and the fund administration team to ensure that audits are completed on time and to the highest standard. Including the preparation of audit schedules and related supporting documentation.
• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, enhance reporting accuracy, and increase efficiency.
• Play a key role in the implementation and operational launch of a private placement REIT, coordinating with internal teams, the Fund Administrator, Transfer Agent, and Custodian.
• Work in conjunction with the fund administration team to issue quarterly and annual financial statements and deliverables, ensuring their accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.

Requirements

• Proactive & Process-Oriented: You thrive in navigating ambiguity while establishing clarity and rigor. You have a talent for evaluating, creating, and maintaining repeatable processes that increase speed and efficiency.
• Direct experience with REITs.
• Meticulous & Detail-Oriented: You understand that accuracy is paramount. You can track hundreds of details, identify financial process risks, and execute strategies to mitigate them.
• Driven & Self-Motivated: You create your own sense of urgency and enjoy wearing multiple hats. You excel at juggling competing priorities and have the organizational skills and work intensity to drive projects to completion.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• An Exceptional Communicator: This role has significant exposure to senior leadership. You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated experience with SEC public company filings (10-Q, 10-K).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Public Accounting, Fund Accounting, or Real Estate Accounting.
• CPA designation is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Childcare Reimbursement
• A selection of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401k with 100% match up to 6%, immediately vested upon enrollment
• Free catered lunches + fully stocked kitchen
• $2,000 annual HRA and HSA contribution
• Wellness Spending Account
• Living Generously program with 100% charitable contribution match
• Parental Paid Leave
• On-site gym
• Scholarships and paid professional development
• Mental Health Reimbursement
• Cellphone Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance