Associate Specialist, Private Equity Accounting

About the Role

Operates independently; has in-depth knowledge of business unit/function. As subject area expert, provides comprehensive, in-depth consulting and leadership to team and partners at a high technical level. Carries out activities that are large in scope, cross-functional and technically difficult. Role is balanced between high level operational execution and development, and execution of strategic direction of business function activities. Conducts preliminary analysis. Responsible for direct interaction with different committees and/or management. Strategic in developing, implementing and administering programs within functional areas.

Responsibilities

• Operate independently with in-depth knowledge of business unit/function
• Provide comprehensive, in-depth consulting and leadership to team and partners at a high technical level
• Carry out activities that are large in scope, cross-functional and technically difficult
• Balance high level operational execution with development and execution of strategic direction
• Conduct preliminary analysis
• Directly interact with different committees and/or management
• Develop, implement and administer programs within functional areas

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• In-depth functional/industry knowledge
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Technical skills
• Experience with real estate industry clients required
• 2-3+ years of staff accounting experience and/or real estate property or fund accounting/administration experience preferred, with a minimum of 2 years client servicing or related experience
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, exhibiting initiative, leadership, and flexibility
• Formal education in accounting and/or related business degree preferred
• May be seeking or have recently obtained CPA accreditation
• Understand the complexities of the private equity and real estate markets via past experience
• Experience with Investran, Yardi and MS Suite of Systems (Excel/Access/Word) at intermediate/advanced level
• College or University degree and/or relevant proven work experience required
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future (no sponsorship available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Pay

• Salary range: $95,600 - 162,400 USD (base pay)

Benefits

• Retirement benefits (401k and pension)
• Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability)
• Paid time off
• Parental and caregiver leave
• Life and accident insurance
• Other voluntary and well-being benefits
• Discretionary bonus program (may include an equity component)