The Manager, Accounting is responsible for overseeing the monthly and quarterly fund accounting processes for a publicly traded real estate fund. The role ensures the accuracy and completeness of fund-level accounting, consolidations, reconciliations, and cash and liquidity management activities. In addition, the position supports quarterly and annual GAAP-compliant financial reporting, analytical review and external reporting requirements, while providing financial insights to support management decision-making.
The position partners closely with portfolio management, tax, treasury, and external auditors to ensure the integrity of financial data and the timely completion of accounting, close and reporting activities. The role also supports fund operations, transaction-related accounting activities, audit compliance processes, and the continuous enhancement of accounting and reporting processes and controls.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review balance sheet reconciliations.
- Accounting for fund level debt, property taxes, insurance payables and other non-operating accruals.
- Calculation and accounting for fund management fees.
- Review of balance sheet reconciliations.
- Completion and review of quarter end and month end checklist tasks.
- Prepare schedules and support for audits, tax preparation and valuations.
- Review of quarterly and annual financial reporting, including consolidated financial reporting as required under GAAP.
- Review of fund-level results and prepare analytical reviews and variance analyses.
- Assist in technical accounting research and analysis related to investment or fund-level transactions and accounting matters.
- Assist in establishing accounting and reporting structures for new entities and financing activities.
- Monitor cash balances and liquidity needs across the fund and related legal entities, approving settlement of invoices and working with team on capital draws and distributions.
- Approval of non-operating accruals and accounts payable.
- Preparation and/or review of lender reporting for third party debt that might be in place and supporting management, and other teams in calculation of loan level covenants.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: (including certification, licenses, etc.)
- Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Accounting, Finance or related field.
- 5+ years’ previous related Fund Accounting plus Yardi Investment Accounting module and Financial Reporting experience is preferred.
- Prior Fund accounting experience including preparation/reviews of full-cycle accounting, financial statements, general ledgers, subsidiary ledgers, account reconciliations and consolidated reporting within a fund environment in Yardi platform.
ABOUT YOU:
- Ability to work independently, identify, and proactively troubleshoot issues in Yardi Investment Management to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Effective communication skills, both written and oral, and strong attention to detail.
- Proactive and collaborative team player with strong work ethic.
- Strong financial and system acumen and exceptional problem-solving skills.
- Adapt quickly to changes, work efficiently in a dynamic fast-paced work environment.
- A variety of Medical, dental, and vision benefit plans
- Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
- Company paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) savings plan, with company match
- Comprehensive paid time off, including: vacation days, 10 designated holidays, sick time, and bereavement leave
- Up to 16 hours of volunteer time off
- Up to 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Ongoing professional development programs
- Wellness program, including monthly and quarterly prizes
- And more!
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of related fund accounting experience.
- Experience with the Yardi Investment Accounting module and financial reporting.
- Fund accounting experience preparing or reviewing full-cycle accounting, financial statements, general ledgers, subsidiary ledgers, account reconciliations, and consolidated reporting within a fund environment using Yardi.
- Ability to work independently and troubleshoot issues in Yardi Investment Management with minimal supervision.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, financial and systems acumen, and problem-solving skills.
CIM Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CIM Group and has not been reviewed or approved by CIM Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision plans—alongside HSA/FSA options and mental health resources—are portrayed as comprehensive and dependable.
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Retirement Support — A company‑sponsored 401(k) with match, plus life, AD&D, and disability coverage, is often viewed as solid, with mentions of generous match levels and Roth options.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick time, holidays, volunteer time, and parental leave (with postings noting up to 16 weeks) indicate a broad leave offering. Many exempt roles also report unlimited PTO.
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What We Do
CIM is a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender and developer. Our in-house 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’re a diverse team of more than 990 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’re striving to make an even greater impact in the years to come.
