Sr. Accountant

Cimgroup; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefit plans

401(k) savings plan with company match

Comprehensive paid time off

Job summary

CIM Group in Phoenix, Arizona, seeks a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to handle accounting for infrastructure investments. This role involves preparing financial reports, managing accounting activities, and ensuring compliance with GAAP standards.

Ideal candidates should have at least 4 years of accounting experience, preferably in the private equity sector. The position comes with a variety of benefits, fostering an inclusive culture.

Join our dynamic team and contribute to impactful projects across communities!

Qualifications

• 4+ years of GAAP accounting experience in Infrastructure/Private Equity.
• Experience with public accounting preferred.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual financial reporting deliverables.
• Account for investments and fund-level transactions.
• Monitor cash balances and liquidity needs.

Skills

GAAP accounting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Yardi or comparable software

Education

College degree in accounting or finance (BA or BS)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Yardi

Workiva

Job description

ABOUT CIM GROUP

CIM is a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender, and developer. Our team of experts works together to identify and create value in real assets, benefiting the communities in which we invest. Back in 1994, our three founders focused on projects in Southern California neighborhoods. Today, we are a diverse team of 900+ employees with projects across the Americas. Our projects have delivered jobs; created comfortable places to live, work, and relax; and provided necessary and sustainable infrastructure. Our focus on enhancing communities is unwavering, and we strive to make an even greater impact in the years to come. Join us and make an impact today!

POSITION PURPOSE

The Infrastructure Accounting team is seeking a detail-oriented and analytically strong Senior Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting, reporting, and oversight of assigned infrastructure investment structures and related fund-level reporting activities. This position applies GAAP accounting policies to prepare high-quality financial deliverables, support full-cycle quarterly close processes, monitor investment-level activity and cash needs, and ensure accuracy and consistency across property, portfolio, and fund data. The Senior Accountant will partner with the Fund Controller and cross-functional teams to support investor reporting, audits, valuation, investment accounting, operational reporting, and ongoing process improvements. The ideal candidate has a solid real estate and private equity accounting background, strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a detailed, deadline-driven environment.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial reporting deliverables, including fund-level and co-investment financial statements, supporting schedules, analytic reviews, and preparing GAAP adjustments as required by ASC 820 Fair Value Accounting.
• Review fund and investment-level reporting prepared by fund administrator accounting teams and ensure accuracy and consistency across property, portfolio, and fund data.
• Account for investments, fund-level debt, management fees, incentive fees, and fair value entries for infrastructure funds.
• Assist with managing relationships with internal and external resources (strategic service providers and fund administrators).
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, complete quarterly close checklists, and support timely completion of full-cycle close processes.
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and analytic reviews of investment level performance.
• Prepare and review fund and co-investment level management fee calculations.

Investor Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare and review investor reporting packages, including capital account summaries, allocation support, portfolio-level analytics, and related reporting schedules.
• Assist with quarterly NAV reconciliations, fund-level reporting templates, investor communications support, and ad hoc analysis for internal stakeholders and investment teams.

New Fund and Transaction Support

• Support capital activity events, including cash analysis, capital calls, distributions, allocation calculations, investor notices, and responses to investor or limited partner data requests.
• Assist with new fund and investment structure setup, including understanding fund structures, supporting onboarding activities and accounting structure setup, and reviewing relevant reporting requirements.

Cash and Liquidity Management

• Monitor cash balances and liquidity needs within investment structures, approve settlement of invoices, non-operating accruals, and accounts payable, as applicable.
• Coordinate and assist with internal and external party requests, including fund administrators, auditors, tax providers, valuation teams, lenders, and cross-functional teams to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting deadlines.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, reporting model enhancements, system implementations, and efforts to streamline accounting, investor reporting, and operational workflows.

Qualifications

• College degree in accounting or finance (BA or BS).
• 4+ years of previous GAAP accounting experience (preferably in Infrastructure/Private Equity).
• Big 4 or other public accounting experience (preferred).
• CPA (preferred).
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of GAAP accounting.
• Proven experience collaborating with teams in remote locations to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and high level of supervisory oversight.
• Ability to independently organize and manage multiple tasks in a detailed and deadline-oriented environment with minimal supervision.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to collaborate with others.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Experience in Yardi (preferred), MRI, J. D. Edwards or comparable software.
• Experience in Workiva (preferred).

Benefits

• A variety of Medical, dental, and vision benefit plans
• Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) savings plan, with company match
• Comprehensive paid time off, including vacation days, 10 designated holidays, sick time, and bereavement leave
• Up to 16 hours of volunteer time off
• Up to 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Ongoing professional development programs
• Wellness program, including monthly and quarterly prizes
• And more!

Diversity and Inclusion

At CIM Group, we believe that the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our employees enhance everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is not only respected but celebrated. We strive to ensure that our workplace is free from discrimination and harassment, allowing everyone to contribute meaningfully and feel a sense of belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit any form of unlawful discrimination and adhere to the laws enforced by the EEOC.

*Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on CIM Group. Please inform our Talent team if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

CIM does not accept unsolicited resumes from Agencies. Any unsolicited resumes received from Agencies will be considered property of CIM and no fees will be due or paid. If you wish to become an approved Agency with CIM or any of its Affiliates, please contact a member of the CIM Talent Acquisition Team.