Real Estate Finance & Acquisitions Manager

Alliance Resource Group

Santa Ana (CA)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Alliance Resource Group recruitment firm seeks a Manager of Real Estate Finance & Acquisitions for a private Orange County investment firm. The role combines property-level accounting, financial reporting, and acquisition underwriting to support growth.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in accounting/finance within commercial real estate, strong modeling, and proficiency with Yardi and Excel. You will collaborate with senior leadership on financing, due diligence, and portfolio strategy.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field.
Approximately 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or commercial real estate.
Strong accounting foundation including GAAP, financial reporting, and general ledger management.
Experience with commercial real estate accounting and multiple properties or entities preferred.
Exposure to real estate acquisitions, underwriting, investment analysis, or commercial lending desirable.
Strong financial modeling capabilities and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience reviewing leases, rent rolls, property operating statements, and investment performance.
Yardi or a comparable real estate accounting system preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the full accounting cycle for a portfolio of commercial real estate properties and related entities.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, and financial analyses.
Oversee property-level accounting, including tenant billing, rent collections, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and CAM reconciliations.
Manage month-end close, general ledger activity, bank reconciliations, accruals, and cash reporting.
Develop property-level budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
Maintain accurate financial records across multiple properties and legal entities.
Improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting procedures as the organization grows.
Partner with leadership in evaluating potential commercial real estate acquisitions and underwriting analyses.
Analyze property operating statements, rent rolls, lease terms, occupancy, expenses, and projected cash flows.
Evaluate investment metrics, including NOI, capitalization rates, IRR, debt service coverage.
Prepare acquisition pro formas, sensitivity analyses, and investment recommendations.
Participate in financial due diligence, transaction analysis, and acquisition closings.
Work with banks and lending partners on acquisition financing and refinancing activities.
Prepare financial packages, forecasts, and supporting documentation for lenders.
Analyze financing alternatives, debt structures, and loan terms.
Monitor debt schedules, loan covenants, and cash requirements.
Evaluate portfolio performance and identify opportunities to improve operating results and investment returns.
Support capital planning, asset management initiatives, and long-term portfolio growth.