Assistant Manager, Accounting - Real Estate Transactions

About the role

The Transactions team at Welltower is a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly collaborative accounting group focused on complex real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, restructurings, and other strategic investments. This position offers broad exposure to non-routine high-impact transactions and close partnership with teams across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a detail review of executed legal agreements for accounting implications
• Aid with technical accounting research and advisory for upcoming investment transactions
• Prepare or lead the preparation of technical accounting memos for various investment transactions
• Perform a detail review of journal entries for acquisitions, dispositions, and other investment activity
• Prepare journal entries for complex acquisitions, dispositions, and other investment activity
• Assist in creation of new investment structures in Welltower’s financial reporting systems
• Oversee the development and maintenance of accounting estimation models
• Oversee the monitoring of financial results of various investment structures
• Collaborate with other departments (Tax, Investments, Finance) on appropriate accounting treatment for various investment structures
• Aid in preparation of quarterly external reporting disclosures for investment transactions
• Supervise and coach accounting staff/seniors

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required
• Work experience of at least five years (Big 4 Accounting Firm preferred)
• Knowledge of accounting theory, including GAAP and IFRS, is required
• Professional certification of CPA or equivalent is strongly desired
• Familiarity with real estate and international experience is a plus

Competencies

• Expertise of consolidation principles and models (VOE/VIE), lease classification and lease accounting
• Extensive knowledge of financial accounting principles and experience in financial reporting and internal controls
• A strong aptitude for accounting systems; proficiency in software and tools used for financial analysis. Ability to troubleshoot issues and extract information for data analysis
• Strong business acumen with an ability to understand financial and investment models
• An ability to build effective relationships with partners as well as colleagues at all levels across the organization
• The ability to prioritize and manage tasks to meet reporting deadlines
• Demonstrated coaching skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• A positive and professional attitude

What We Offer

• Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Program – purchase shares at a 15% discount
• Employer-matching 401(k) Program + Profit Sharing Program
• Student Debt Program – we’ll contribute up to $10,000 towards your student loans!
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive and progressive Medical/Dental/Vision options
• Professional Growth