Global investment management firm is seeking an Assistant Controller/Associate Vice President (AVP) for their Real Estate Debt Finance - Accounting team at their offices in Los Angeles, CA. This role will be responsible for day-to-day accounting and oversight of publicly traded mortgage REIT and private real estate debt funds.
Hybrid-Remote : 3 days/week on site
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND ESSENTIAL RESPOSIBILITIES

• Manage the daily accounting for a NYSE listed public company and private real estate debt funds
• Assist in managing relationships and liaise with internal resources, offshoring resources, external fund administrator(s), and external auditors to meet all monthly, quarterly and annual reporting deadlines
• Work with and manage account relationship with external banks and lenders
• Assist with preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings for a NYSE listed public company
• Participate and contribute to regular review of overall processes and deliverables to improve effectiveness, efficiency and accuracy including the use of new technology
• Oversee and review monthly/quarterly/annual NAV reconciliations with fund administrator
• Assist with debt compliance reporting
• Review of quarterly and annual GAAP financial statements and footnote disclosures for multiple funds as well as capital account summaries for limited partners
• Assist with preparation of quarterly and annual reporting requirements to investors for private real estate debt funds
• Prepare/maintain cash flow projections and daily cash management, including any LP capital activity (ie: capital calls/subscription and distribution/withdrawal calculations)
• Prepare and assist with ad-hoc limited partner, capital markets, investor relations and front-office requests
• Various special projects/reports for both internal and external use

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Licensed CPA (or candidate for licensure) preferred.
• 7 years of relevant professional experience including public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and/or fund accounting experience
• Real estate G/L system knowledge a plus
• Advanced Excel experience strongly preferred
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high growth environment.
• Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated, team player and strong work ethic.
• Ability to assist in managing several third party relationships.
• Strong understanding of business and accounting principles (US GAAP)
• Excellent verbal and written skills; ability to analyze and summarize complex information both verbally and in writing.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent Excel skills (to build models, templates, building macros/pivot tables).
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize/manage deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, and interpersonal skills.