Senior Associate - Accounting and Operations

Job Description

• Maintain accurate accounting records for a portfolio of real estate investments, including preparation of recurring journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analyses, and internal/external reporting. 
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly close of property-level general ledgers and preparation of property financial statements. 
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including consolidation and coordination of required internal and external reporting. 
• Review budget-to-actual performance by line item for all properties and identify key drivers behind material variances. 
• Assist with annual financial statement audits and support maintenance of strong internal controls. 

• Work directly with the CFO to organize, maintain, and analyze performance data related to the firm’s portfolio investments. 
• Assist in preparing external investor reporting, including quarterly reports, presentations, and marketing materials. 
• Collaborate with Accounting and Asset Management teams in the budgeting and reforecasting process for all properties. 

• Manage and support third‑party accounting, investment, and asset management software platforms. 
• Participate in process‑improvement projects, including deployment of new technologies and automation of manual workflows. 
• Assist in developing and documenting procedures related to financial reporting, controls, and operational processes. 
• Support special projects aligned with broader company goals. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field. 
• CPA license or progress toward CPA strongly preferred; MACC or equivalent credential is a plus. 

• Minimum of 5 years relevant accounting or finance experience. 
• Strong understanding of GAAP and technical accounting principles. 
• Experience in commercial real estate—retail, office, industrial, or multifamily—is preferred. 
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with Yardi preferred. 
• Demonstrated interest in new technologies and comfort learning new software platforms. 

• Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving capabilities. 
• Highly detail‑oriented with a commitment to producing high‑quality work. 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. 
• Self‑starter with an entrepreneurial mindset and sound independent judgment. 
• Passion for process improvement, documentation, and operational efficiency.