Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant Investment Accounting performs day-to-day accounting for various operating companies, holding companies and private equity investment vehicles with a high volume of investment activity. The role includes timely preparation and review of GAAP compliant financial statements including footnotes, account reconciliations, variance explanations and various lender compliance and other reporting as well as the oversight of an accurate and complete general ledger.

The Senior Accountant Investment Accounting performs day-to-day accounting for various operating companies, holding companies and private equity investment vehicles with a high volume of investment activity. The role includes timely preparation and review of GAAP compliant financial statements including footnotes, account reconciliations, variance explanations and various lender compliance and other reporting as well as the oversight of an accurate and complete general ledger.

• Responsible for the accurate and timely review and completion of the quarterly financial reporting packages to investors and lenders.
• Prepares the quarterly financial reporting financial statements.
• Prepares quarterly investor statements.
• Creates, prepares and publishes quarterly performance metrics including time-weighted returns, internal rates of returns, internal rates of return as well as preparing and updating various partnership related distribution calculations (waterfall models)
• Assists in research of complex and subjective accounting/regulatory issues.
• Documents, evaluates accounting treatment with Manager and oversees recording of complex investment activity/transactions in all stages of the investment cycle from acquisition to liquidation.
• Reads, analyzes, and comprehends Accounting Standards Updates. Summarizes, updates and implements policies for new GAAP literature, disclosure requirements or changes to reporting requirements.
• Documents the accounting analysis and concluded treatment for significant transactions.
• Evaluates implications of legal documents as they pertain to significant accounting transactions.
• Prepares quarterly and annual debt covenant calculations.
• Documents accounting policies and procedures.
• Assists with external auditors and consultants on various audits and tax return preparation. Manages the preparation of supporting documentation, ensuring timeliness & accuracy.
• Prepares ad-hoc analysis to assist in budget variance investigation and forecasting.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned (there is a significant ad-hoc component to this role requiring creativity and independent thought).

• Bachelor's Degree degree in accounting required.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in investment accounting and reporting required.
• Experience working in a dynamic environment with a commitment to meeting deadlines required.
• Experience with Workday and/or other large ERP systems preferred.
• Experience in the Real Estate/Finance industry preferred.

• Must be detail-oriented and able to work within specified deadlines.
• Intermediate knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to identify problems, collect and analyze data and draw logical conclusions.
• Ability to multitask and work as part of a team to meet team goals in addition to individual responsibilities.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with MS Office applications. Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel is required.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills.
• Ability to read and…