Manager, Accounting (Fund)

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 1,000+ 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 position will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting and overall quality of the financial reporting, including audited reports for private fund and related entities.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Manage full-cycle accounting including preparation and analysis of the financial statements, general ledgers, and subsidiary ledgers.
• Accurately consolidate fund entities through analysis of ownership structures.
• Ensure Funds / investments are being accounted for pursuant to governing fund documents. Able to extract key economics and synthesize information.
• Implement various simple (pro-rata) to complex investor allocation methodologies (examples preferred return calculation, waterfall method) and create and design allocation templates based on needs.
• Review various fee calculations, rebates and offsets for accuracy.
• Review of reconciliations and understand all entries to balance sheet, income statement and other financial statements and footnote disclosures.
• Assist in Treasury functions including review of facility, covenant compliance, liquidity management and cash projections and review of cash transfers.
• Provide accurate and timely financial information to other internal departments as well as external parties, such as lenders, under the specific deadlines.
• Take on special short-term accounting projects, as needed, while balancing recurring responsibilities.
• Preparation and review of interim and annual financial reporting, including consolidated financial reporting as required under GAAP.
• Collaborate cross functionally across various teams within the organization to support needs of department.
• Assist teams on periodic basis to produce and analyze variety of ad hoc and recurring investor reporting.
• Research US GAAP as it relates to significant matters and provide accounting guidance.
• Provide information for and take part in Q&A for audits and tax preparation.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS : (including certification, licenses, etc.)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Related Field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years’ previous general ledger accounting, financial statement experience
• 2+ years as Supervisor / Manager (will consider Senior ready for next role).
• Fund Accounting with exposure to operations.
• Real estate / private equity experience preferred with knowledge of complex investor allocations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and excellent Excel skills.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP accounting.
• Experience in Yardi, MRI, J. D. Edwards or comparable software.

ABOUT YOU :

• Ability to organize, perform and prioritize various functions to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop working relationships with colleagues, other divisions and professional intermediaries.
• Proactive team player with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to make sound and pragmatic decisions regarding accounting matters.
• Strong analytical and problem resolution skills.
• Adapt quickly to changes, ability to work efficiently in a dynamic and fast paced work environment.
• Deadline driven and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to lead and manage a team.
• Ability to proactively evaluate and address work opportunities within the area of responsibility with minimal supervision.
• Strong Excel knowledge (Pivot Table, Sumif, V-Lookup).

What CIM offers CIM offers an enriched benefits program as well as a wide range of resources for eligible employees to thrive both inside and outside of work.

Some of our benefits include : Medical, dental, and visionCompany-subsidized Health Savings AccountCompany paid life & disabilityPre-tax savings accounts401(k) matchCompetitive vacation policyAdditional voluntary benefitsPaid time off for community servicePaid Parental Leave : Up to 12 weeksActual base salary considers several factors including but not limited to geography, job-related knowledge, experience, and budget.

The start of the salary range is typically associated with the minimum experience required.At CIM, base pay is one part of the total compensation package.

This role is eligible for bonus pay in addition to base salary. The anticipated base salary range for the position in Los Angeles is $104,500- $127,700.

How We Feel About Diversity and Inclusion CIM Group is committed to bringing together humans from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together.

As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability*, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our workplace.

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.

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