Associate Director – Real Estate

Overview

• Lead accounting and financial reporting for private real estate investments, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Collaborate with joint venture partners and property managers to ensure accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency.
• Prepare and review SEC filings, including 8-Ks, 10-Qs, and 10-Ks, gaining significant financial reporting experience.
• Develop and maintain SOX-compliant internal controls and business processes to ensure operational integrity.
• Assist in valuation processes, coordinating with investment teams and independent valuation advisors.
• Provide oversight for third-party administrators and ensure compliance with operational policies and procedures.
• Support treasury functions, including cash position analysis and processing vendor payments.
• Contribute to audit processes and compliance reporting, ensuring adherence to credit facility covenants.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Ensure investments are accounted for in accordance with US GAAP, addressing complex accounting areas.
• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly financial statements for private equity funds and non-traded REITs.
• Develop relationships with joint venture partners and property managers to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Analyze financial statement variances and prepare detailed reports for stakeholders.
• Coordinate valuation processes, ensuring accurate property valuations and documentation.
• Assist in writing standard operating procedures and implementing operational enhancements.
• Manage investor reporting, including capital calls, distributions, and compliance documentation.
• Support fund audit processes, providing detailed responses to audit requests.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA certification required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in auditing or working with REITs or historical cost real estate funds.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Experience with SOX-compliant internal controls and operational processes.
• Proficiency in valuation processes and financial statement analysis.
• Ability to manage relationships with joint venture partners and property managers.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• Big 4 public accounting experience preferred.