Senior Fund Accountant (BPREP)

Location

Brookfield Place New York - 250 Vesey Street, 15th Floor

Business - Real Estate

Brookfield Real Estate Group is one of Brookfield’s primary operating groups. The Real Estate Group is one of the world's largest investors in real estate, with a global portfolio that includes office, retail, multifamily, logistics, hospitality and alternative real estate assets on five continents. The Group owns and operates approximately $268 billion of assets representing the most iconic properties in the world’s most dynamic markets. We seek to generate value by leveraging our operating expertise and focusing on our core real estate capabilities of leasing, financing, development, design and construction as well as property and facilities management. For more information, visit https://www.brookfield.com/our-businesses/real-estate.

Brookfield Culture

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture.  We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader:  Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined.  Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

Job Description

BPG is looking for a motivated individual with fund accounting experience to work on the Finance and Operations team. This position is more than a typical accounting role as the team is also heavily involved in fund operations.

Initial Responsibilities:

• Preparation and review of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP Investment Company Accounting

• Preparation and review of investor reports, capital call and distribution notices

• Maintain investor commitments and capital account statements

• Interact with the external audit and tax reporting processes with big 4 firms

• Compile, analyze and prepare funds’ financial data and operating metrics

• Credit facility loan administration and compliance

• Detailed review of expenses, accounts payable and payments for processing

• Coordinate with fund administrator for accounting and reporting matters

• Support marketing team with due diligence responses, data collection and ad-hoc requests

• Assist and coordinate with other departments in responding to inquiries from investors

• Calculate management fee and waterfall

• Assist with providing financial information needed for compliance and regulatory filings

• Present and explain complicated concepts and analysis to leaders and deal teams

Requirements:

• This position offers excellent opportunities in a dynamic environment. To qualify, candidates must have:

  • 3-5 years of experience, preferably with a CPA

  • Fund administration, accounting or audit experience required

  • Open-end fund experience and private fund Real Estate experience will be a plus

  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

• Thorough and meticulous with extreme focus on details

• Excellent communication skills, can work effectively with all levels and departments within a complex organization 

• Strategic thinker that can think outside the box, focused on efficiency and improving existing processes

• Demonstrated leadership ability, a team player with positive attitude and pro-active approach to work

• Can work in a dynamic, complex, fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to manage changing priorities and deadlines

• Ability to recognize and recommend solutions to issues/errors

• Understands financial concepts related to investment performance

Salary Range: $115,000 - $135,000

Our compensation structure is comprised of a base salary and a short-term incentive program (cash bonus). Cash compensation tends to vary based on geography to account for local market conditions and is set to be market competitive. Compensation decisions are based on a number of factors including relative experience, overall years of experience, industry experience, education and designations.

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it.  Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.