Senior Director, Investment Administration & Reporting | Real Estate Solutions

FTI Consulting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 302,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Consulting is seeking a senior accounting professional to manage monthly accounting packages, financial statement preparation under US GAAP, and advisor roles on complex investments and securitizations for real estate portfolios.

You will oversee staff, interact with clients, and support audits, tax compliance and special accounting projects, including IPO-related work, with emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting or similar field.
• 8+ years of experience in GAAP accounting for mortgage loans, debt/equity securities and derivative instruments.
• Knowledge of portfolio accounting, including loan securitizations and securities accounting.
• Proficiency in month/quarter/annual closings for US GAAP financial statements.
• Occasional travel required to clients and FTI office(s).
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas

Responsibilities

• Review and assist with monthly accounting packages for portfolios including residential mortgage loans and debt/equity securities.
• Oversee preparation and review of financial statements under US GAAP and SEC guidelines.
• Advise clients on accounting elections and document GAAP positions with memos.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all financial reporting.
• Assist auditors and tax teams with audits and REIT tax compliance.
• Interact with client staff and third-party providers regularly.
• Review month-end close, workbook updates, variance analysis, and reconciliations.
• Oversee staff reviewing books and accounts and prepare adjusting entries.
• Prepare partner capital statements and capital call/distribution notices.
• Support ad hoc accounting projects including IPO-related work and process improvements.
• Prepare pitch materials and assist in sales of IA&R services.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Wdesk

Yardi

MRI

Job description

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

FTI Consulting’s Corporate Finance & Restructuring practice focuses on our clients’ strategic, operational, financial and capital needs by addressing the full spectrum of financial and transactional challenges faced by corporations, boards, private equity sponsors, creditor constituencies and other stakeholders.

FTI Consulting’s Real Estate Solutions has a singular focus on the real estate and finance industry and the capital markets that serve it. Our services are designed to create integrated financial, tax and real estate solutions for clients having underlying value in real estate operations and assets. We provide an unsurpassed range of real estate advisory services including merger and acquisitions, due diligence, valuation, lease consulting, forensic accounting, financial outsourcing, IPO, REIT tax structuring and compliance, executive compensation, master planning and development services, cost segregation and private client services. We represent leading public and private real estate entities including Equity and Mortgage REITs, financial institutions, investment banks, opportunity funds, insurance companies, hedge funds, pension advisors and owners/developers.

What You’ll Do

• Review and assist with the preparation of monthly accounting packages for portfolios consisting of residential mortgage loans, commercial real estate loans and debt/equity securities
• Oversee preparation of and review of financial statements, including footnote disclosures, under historical US GAAP and under the Investment Company Guide for private companies and to the SEC on Forms 10-K and 10-Q for public companies and necessary support
• Responsible for advising clients on accounting elections and accounting treatment alternatives for investments, derivatives, and securitizations/borrowings, and drafting or reviewing technical GAAP memorandum to document such positions
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of all financial reporting
• Ensure reporting is in compliance with legal documents including counterparty agreements and partnership agreements
• Assist auditors with annual audit and interim work
• Assist tax teams with REIT and tax compliance
• Interact and coordinate with the client’s staff and other third-party providers on a regular basis
• Identify reporting issues and communicate corrective actions to be taken by respective party
• Review or perform month end close, including updates of monthly workbook and financial statement variance analysis, post journal entries and prepare bank and general ledger reconciliations
• Oversee staff reviewing clients’ books and records, reconcile account balances to supporting schedules, and ability to determine the correctness of accounts and propose/post correcting journal entries and supporting work papers and adjusted trial balance under US GAAP
• Review limited partner and general partners/shareholder allocations, including review of management fee, waterfall and claw back calculations
• Oversee and manage preparation of partner capital statements as well as capital call and distribution notices
• Potential exposure or assistance to ad hoc or special accounting projects such as implementation of accounting software, IPO projects, transaction or business process review, forensic investigations, and other financial reporting and asset management reporting assistance
• Ability to supervise and complete engagements
• Prepare pitch materials and assist in the sales process of IA&R services

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

Basic Qualifications

What You Will Need To Succeed

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting or similar field
• 8+ years of experience in GAAP accounting for mortgage loans, debt/equity securities and derivative instruments, preferably with public accounting experience; alternatively, the candidate can have a mix of public accounting (real estate finance focus) and industry experience at a public or private MREIT or real estate finance company
• Knowledge of portfolio accounting, including loan securitizations and securities accounting; understanding of consolidation accounting and joint venture accounting
• Proficiency in month/quarter/annual closings for US GAAP financial statements and preparation of related working papers or analyses
• Occasional travel required to clients and FTI office(s)
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA strongly preferred
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Knowledge of Investment Company Guide accounting a plus
• Sound knowledge of US Historical GAAP (including fair value option) and SEC reporting, a plus
• Knowledge of financial statement preparation software such as Wdesk
• Familiarity with accounting software such as Yardi or MRI
• Ability to understand and communicate ideas clearly and effectively both verbally and in written communications
• Self-directed and motivational, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Demonstrate a flexible and adaptable work style that can prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments independently or as part of a team and meet tight deadlines

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Compensation

Minimum Pay: $154,500

Maximum Pay: $302,000

Compensation Disclosure: The compensation range reflects potential base salary for the role. Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.