About Us

Based in Century City, Los Angeles, Pegasus is a national commercial real estate advisory firm that has a well-diversified services platform consisting of investment sales, capital markets, asset management and leasing. By leveraging its suite of services and investing heavily in its integrated marketing, technology and research capabilities, Pegasus has successfully positioned its valued clients to withstand and thrive in all market cycles since the firm’s inception in 1988. All of the services within the Pegasus platform have been thoughtfully and organically developed over the firm’s 30 year history for the sole purpose of providing the highest level of real estate advisory to its exclusive roster of clients. Pegasus delivers superior results with an unparalleled degree of quality and consistency by building a truly comprehensive, in-house suite of services and solutions designed around its discerning clients’ needs and objectives. By building long-term relationships and developing a deep and intimate knowledge of its clients’ real estate positions, Pegasus enables its clients to achieve consistent, reliable and elite investment performance.

About the Career Opportunity

Pegasus is considering Director of Corporate Finance and Accounting candidates with 3 years of relevant industry experience to pioneer the firm’s finance and accounting department in Los Angeles. The Director of Corporate Finance and Accounting will report directly to Pegasus’ Chief Operating Officer while managing all day-to-day finance and accounting functions for the firm in collaboration with third-party advisors. The Director of Corporate Finance and Accounting will also be involved in executive committee meetings to present key financial reporting data to ensure the firm’s data-driven strategic growth process continues to be financially sound. The Director of Corporate Finance and Accounting must demonstrate a genuine desire to gain increased exposure to, and build a career in, the commercial real estate advisory services industry.

The culture at Pegasus is intentionally unique. Our modern office located in Century City sits in the thriving epicenter of Los Angeles. New team members can expect a positive atmosphere in an open office design where top industry experts surround and provide you with support and education. Comprised of sophisticated professionals with an established track record, Pegasus will provide new team members with exposure to a large breadth of real estate knowledge and experience while promoting critical analysis, creative thinking and collaborative problem-solving.

Essential Responsibilities

• Evaluate, improve and implement the firm’s financial strategy
• Create and present corporate-level budgets and financial reports during regular intervals to assist the executive committee and other necessary parties with managing the P&L
• Develop, enhance and enforce policies and procedures for the firm in order to improve overall operational efficiency and governance
• Evaluate and improve current finance and accounting software and systems
• Manage, process, onboard, train and reconcile payroll, benefits, and other employee benefit programs and systems
• Manage the accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Manage expense approvals, reimbursements and reconciliations
• Work with external tax and accounting professionals to ensure corporate compliance

Education and Qualifications

• 3 - 5 minimum years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree, required
• CPA, preferred
• Big Four accounting firm experience, preferred

Relevant Skills and Experience

• Capable of prioritizing initiatives, setting goals, and owning processes
• Adept at identifying risk based on complex corporate-level budgeting or tax-specific scenarios
• Excel at managing multiple priority projects to completion within agreed-upon deadlines
• Proven track record of consistently delivering high-quality and reliable output
• Tenacious work ethic in a demanding, evolving, collaborative, and team-oriented environment
• Effective at idea generation, strategic planning, and execution of initiatives
• Demonstrate personal pride, accountability, and urgency in achieving results
• Strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite of Products
• SAP Concur experience, preferred
• Proficiency in ADP WorkforceNow HR and Payroll software, preferred

There is a strong preference for candidates with no more than a 20-minute commute to the Century City office.

To learn more about us, please visit www.pegasusinvestments.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90067: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person