Senior Corporate Accountant

Douglas Emmett, Inc.; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Emmett, Inc. is seeking an accounting professional to manage accounting, reporting and finance functions for our private equity funds, including monthly close, financial analysis, cash forecasting and treasury management.

The role involves preparing quarterly reports, supporting audits, and coordinating with lenders and investors. Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA license or in progress is preferred.
• 2-3 years of accounting/reporting or auditing experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle accounting, reporting and finance functions for private equity funds.
• Prepare and analyze quarterly financial reports and footnote support.
• Perform monthly general ledger close and journal entries.
• Manage treasury and cash activities incl. wire requests with joint ventures.
• Prepare monthly cash forecasts and update cash reserves.
• Prepare quarterly distribution analyses and investor statements.
• Assist in audit requests and lender reporting packages.

Skills

Excel & Word

Oral & written communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CPA license in progress

Tools

MRI GL system

WDesk

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Primarily responsible for accounting, reporting and finance related functions for our private equity funds, including the following specific tasks:

• Financial Reporting & Analysis


• Prepare & analyze quarterly financial reports and related supporting schedules.


• Maintain and tie out financial statements and footnote support.


• Perform monthly General Ledger close processes and meet recurring journal entry deadlines.


• Treasury & Cash Management


• Manage weekly and monthly wire requests between the company and private equity joint ventures.


• Prepare monthly cash forecasts.


• Update the cash reserves for various private equity funds.


• Distribution & Investor Relations


• Prepare quarterly distribution analysis and process related wire requests and journal entries.


• Prepare quarterly and ad hoc investor request schedules and quarterly investor account statements.


• Compliance & Audit Support


• Assist in preparation of annual audit requests for our external auditors.


• Support the preparation of lender reporting packages.

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.


• CPA license or working towards obtaining a CPA license


• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in accounting/reporting or auditing (public accounting).


• Self-motivated, enthusiastic individual who works well in a team environment.


• Strong oral and written communication skills.


• Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.


• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.


• General ledger system experience, preferably MRI, is a plus.


• WDesk software experience is a plus.

ABOUT DOUGLAS EMMETT

Douglas Emmett, Inc. is one of the largest owners and operators of high-quality office and multifamily properties in Los Angeles County and Honolulu. Our corporate headquarters is located in Santa Monica, California and we are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: DEI). Visit our website at for more information.

Company Description

Douglas Emmett operates approximately 18 million square feet of Class A office space and over 5,000 luxury apartment units in nine highly desirable submarkets in Los Angeles County, six of which are located in Los Angeles' Westside - Brentwood, Century City, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, the Olympic Corridor, and Westwood - and three submarkets in the San Fernando Valley - Sherman Oaks/Encino, Warner Center/Woodland Hills, and Burbank. The Company's Honolulu office portfolio is located in the downtown central business district with multifamily properties in nearby suburban communities.

The Company utilizes the same focused business strategy that was implemented by its founding principals - managing, developing, redeveloping, and acquiring multifamily and commercial real estate in high barrier-to-entry submarkets that exhibit strong economic characteristics such as population and job growth, as well as inherent supply constraints, such as limited developable land due to natural and political barriers. The Company strives to capitalize on the experience of its seasoned management team to create continued value.

Company Description

Douglas Emmett operates approximately 18 million square feet of Class A office space and over 5,000 luxury apartment units in nine highly desirable submarkets in Los Angeles County, six of which are located in Los Angeles' Westside - Brentwood, Century City, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, the Olympic Corridor, and Westwood - and three submarkets in the San Fernando Valley - Sherman Oaks/Encino, Warner Center/Woodland Hills, and Burbank. The Company's Honolulu office portfolio is located in the downtown central business district with multifamily properties in nearby suburban communities.The Company utilizes the same focused business strategy that was implemented by its founding principals - managing, developing, redeveloping, and acquiring multifamily and commercial real estate in high barrier-to-entry submarkets that exhibit strong economic characteristics such as population and job growth, as well as inherent supply constraints, such as limited developable land due to natural and political barriers. The Company strives to capitalize on the experience of its seasoned management team to create continued value.