Accounting Analyst

Pacific Executive Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Executive Search is seeking an asset management accounting analyst to deepen expertise in real estate investment analysis within a lean financial team. The role emphasizes advanced financial review and valuation support, with exposure to fund-level accounting and property performance without routine bookkeeping.

Responsibilities include analyzing monthly and quarterly statements under US GAAP, performing preferred return and waterfall calculations, reviewing data from external

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate or investment management.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP principles, cash and accrual accounting.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel functions, including financial modeling.
• Experience with preferred return and waterfall calculations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and validate monthly and quarterly financial statements under U.S. GAAP or modified tax basis for multiple entities and investment funds.
• Perform preferred return and waterfall distribution calculations to support fund-level investor allocations.
• Review and reconcile financial data prepared by external administrators and internal accounting personnel.
• Monitor and allocate corporate expenses across various business units and entities.
• Assist in preparing capital call notices and distribution statements for investors, alongside quarterly reporting deliverables.
• Conduct variance analyses on property-level budgets, rent rolls, and operating reports to explain NOI and occupancy fluctuations.
• Support quarterly asset valuations through discounted cash flow modeling, cap rate assessments, and sensitivity analyses.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel advanced

US GAAP knowledge

Multi-entity reporting

Waterfall calculations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Managing the intersection of accounting precision and asset management insight, this position offers a chance to deepen expertise in real estate investment analysis within a streamlined financial team. The role emphasizes advanced financial review and valuation support, providing exposure to fund-level accounting and property performance without routine transactional bookkeeping. It suits professionals ready to expand beyond core accounting into strategic asset evaluation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and validate monthly and quarterly financial statements prepared under U.S. GAAP or modified tax basis for multiple entities and investment funds.
• Perform preferred return and waterfall distribution calculations to support fund-level investor allocations.
• Review and reconcile financial data prepared by external administrators and internal accounting personnel to ensure accuracy.
• Monitor and allocate corporate expenses across various business units and entities.
• Assist in preparing capital call notices and distribution statements for investors, alongside quarterly reporting deliverables.
• Conduct variance analyses on property-level budgets, rent rolls, and operating reports to explain fluctuations in net operating income and occupancy metrics.
• Support quarterly asset valuations through discounted cash flow modeling, cap rate assessments, and sensitivity analyses, flagging notable trends or discrepancies.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Three to five years of accounting experience, preferably within real estate, fund accounting, or investment management environments.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP principles, including both cash and accrual accounting methods.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel functions, including financial modeling and multi-entity reporting.
• Experience with preferred return and waterfall calculations.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to critically review and interpret financial information.
• Self-directed and organized, comfortable working independently in a lean operational setting.

Nice-to-Have

• Background in public accounting.
• Familiarity with valuation methodologies and real estate asset management concepts.
• Exposure to lease analysis, including tenant improvements, free rent, and net effective rent calculations.