Construction Portfolio Manager - Accounting

Zaremba Group’s accounting team has an immediate full-time opening for a Construction Portfolio Manager. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for managing the construction funding process for a portfolio of single-tenant retail development projects. Based upon the candidate’s skill level and prior work experience, the candidate may also be responsible for assisting with other accounting functions.

• Prepare, submit, and track monthly construction loan draws with lenders for a dynamic portfolio of single tenant construction projects.
• Ensure the general contractor’s application for payment and supporting documentation are complete and accurate.
• Verify the accuracy of invoice coding in accounting system and coordinate with lenders to ensure timely funding of draws.
• Resolve construction and risk issues as needed to facilitate timely completion of projects.

• Prepare monthly equity draws to equity partners.
• Perform monthly cash reconciliations.
• Assist with the accounts payable function.
• Verify, pay and record monthly interest and loan payments on construction portfolio.
• Special projects and other accounting functions, as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or Finance, or equivalent work experience.
• Detail-oriented with high level of attention to financial accuracy.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite including MS Outlook.
• Introductory MS Excel knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic, including the ability to multi-task, prioritize, meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability and desire to work closely with colleagues within a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and fast-paced environment.
• Results-oriented, motivated self-starter.
• Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• Sage 300 CRE / Timberline accounting software experience a plus.
• People Soft and SAP experience is helpful.

• Prior experience in real estate industry.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task in fast paced environment.