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Bernstein Management Corporation (BMC) has been a regional leader in real estate management for more than 70 years. BMC's investment affiliate is a fully discretionary, private real estate fund with assets valued at over $2.0 billion, low leverage and significant capacity to make additional investments. Focusing exclusively on the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, the portfolio currently includes 80+ properties representing over 5,800 residential units and 3.4 million square feet of commercial space including office, retail and industrial assets. BMC's team of over 230 industry experts manage the portfolio with a hands-on, vertically integrated approach. For more information, visit www.bmcproperties.com.

We are looking for an experienced accounting and finance professional to join our growing team as the AVP Accounting to oversee (1) corporate, property, investment and partnership accounting and financial reporting, (2) commercial lease administration and (3) tax and insurance regulatory filings and payments. The AVP Accounting will report directly to the SVP, Accounting & Finance and supervise 3 direct reports. Specifically, this role would be responsible for:

Oversee the day-to-day financial operations, including the full accounting lifecycle for our cash and accrual general ledger - from property and investment level transactions to monthly financial reporting.
Lead the development of the accounting team and proactively recommend hiring and outsourcing solutions to manage workloads and team engagement.
Oversee the accounting close process, including timelines, checklists, standard and ad hoc journal entry review and distribution of internal and external financial reports. Provide regular status updates on progress.
Manage delivery and analysis of financial reports, including reports for lenders, partners and investors.
Manage external auditor and tax accounting firm deliverables (financial statement audits, tax filings, etc.) and ensure requests are met timely.
Partner with FP&A on forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis.
Ensure capitalization policy is correctly applied to all applicable fixed assets, acquisitions and expenses.
Review and analyze regulatory filings and reports for real estate taxes and insurance, including ensuring that filings and payments are timely and accurate.
Review the CAM and lease administration results and manage team to ensure tenant billing matters are addressed timely.
Ensure strong operational and accounting processes are established for efficiency, internal controls and scalability for future growth.
Assume other duties and responsibilities as the SVP of Accounting & Finance deems appropriate.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, as described above.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong understanding of technical real estate and investment accounting
Strong analytical skills, including data analysis and visualization for executive presentation
Excellent time management and written and oral communication skills
Hands on, a can-do attitude, and willing to serve in multiple roles
Adept at managing projects, prioritizing and knowing when (and how) to escalate issues
Professional presence, outstanding work ethic and a strong team player
Must have acute attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Must be a strategic thinker and assertive in a fast paced, multi-entity environment
Must operate independently and feel comfortable in a decision-making role
Must effectively interact with senior management at all levels and across all lines of business
Must multitask and follow through while ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
CPA with at least two years of public accounting experience
Progressive accounting and finance experience to include, but not be limited to month end close, annual audits, financial reporting, staff development and management
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including managing a team
Real estate or financial services industry knowledge and experience
Demonstrated success in developing and leading high-performance teams
Must have solid communication, technology, analytical and management skills

Preferences

Yardi (property management accounting software) experience strongly preferred
Ability to develop and maintain reports using SQL, Advanced Excel, Power BI, etc.
Real estate tax preparation or review preferred
Nexus or PayScan (accounts payable software) experience preferred

BMC's People First Commitment

At BMC, we know that work/life balance is not just important, it's necessary. As a member of our team, your experience will be valued, and your hard work will be rewarded with a generous benefits package including paid time off, medical plan options, 401K match with immediate vesting, rent discount at BMC properties, paid volunteer leave, gym membership contributions, and company-wide social outings.

The market-based pay range for this role is $190,000-$200,000 annually (plus additional bonus incentives). The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.

For a summary of BMC's employment benefit offerings, please visit our careers page at www.bmcproperties.com/careers

Bernstein Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected class, in accordance with applicable law.

Accounting / Control

Finance

Due Diligence

Property Management

Tax

Asset Management

Financial Analysis

Investment Management

Bernstein Management Corporation

• 100-1500 employees

People First.® It’s a simple philosophy we’ve stood by for over 70 years, and it drives us to go above and beyond every single day. We own and manage an investment portfolio of 80+ properties including 3.4 million square feet of commercial space and over 5,800 apartments in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia, with care and considerate attention to our residents, tenants and communities. People First® is more than just a tagline. It’s who we are.

Because we put our people first, you can be more of who you want to be – professionally and personally. When you join Bernstein Management Corporation, you are joining a team of over 200 industry professionals with share common goals and values. From day one, you’ll work alongside our in-house experts in management, leasing, legal, accounting, investments, human resources, IT and marketing.

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