About the Opportunity
Our client, a growing real estate investment firm in Los Angeles, is looking to add an Accounting Manager / Senior Accounting Manager to its team. This is an excellent opportunity to join an entrepreneurial investment platform with an expanding portfolio and a collaborative, high-performing team. The position offers a unique combination of real estate accounting, fund finance, FP&A, and transaction support, with the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and investment professionals. The ideal candidate enjoys a hands-on environment and is interested in taking on broad responsibilities as the business continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities
- Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Manage monthly and quarterly accounting close activities across multiple real estate investment entities.
- Oversee financial reporting, reconciliations, accruals, and consolidations at the property, partnership, and fund levels.
- Coordinate with internal teams, outside accounting providers, and fund administrators to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Manage cash activity, liquidity analysis, banking relationships, and cash flow projections.
- Assist with annual audits, tax compliance, and financial reporting requirements.
- Financial Planning & Investment Analysis
- Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections across real estate investments.
- Analyze financial performance, including budget-to-actual results, operating trends, and investment-level returns.
- Partner with asset management and investment teams on portfolio performance, financing activities, and capital planning.
- Support improvements to accounting systems, financial controls, and reporting processes.
- Acquisitions & Transaction Support
- Support accounting and finance activities related to acquisitions, dispositions, refinancings, and joint ventures.
- Review closing statements, sources and uses, purchase price allocations, and transaction-related financial schedules.
- Assist with financial due diligence and the onboarding of newly acquired investments.
- Work cross-functionally with investment professionals and external advisors throughout the transaction process.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Approximately 6-10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
- Experience within real estate private equity, real estate investment management, or a similar investment-focused environment.
- Strong understanding of real estate accounting, multi-entity structures, and financial reporting.
- Exposure to fund accounting, property-level accounting, and real estate acquisitions.
- Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling, budgeting, and financial analysis.
- Ability to interpret investment models and understand real estate transaction economics.
- Self-motivated, resourceful, and comfortable working in a growing, entrepreneurial organization.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with investment and asset management professionals.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Join a growing real estate investment firm with an expanding investment portfolio. Gain broad exposure to accounting, financial planning, investment reporting, and real estate transactions. Work directly with experienced investment professionals and senior leadership. Opportunity to help enhance processes and build out the accounting function as the company grows. Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with long-term professional growth potential.