The Infrastructure Accounting team is seeking a detail-oriented and analytically strong Senior Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting, reporting, and oversight of assigned infrastructure investment structures and related fund-level reporting activities. This position is responsible for accounting and reporting across a diversified portfolio of infrastructure investments, including solar energy assets, data centers, waste management solutions, transportation infrastructure, and other operating portfolio companies. The role applies GAAP accounting policies to prepare high-quality financial deliverables, support full-cycle quarterly close processes, monitor investment-level activity and cash needs, and ensure accuracy and consistency across property, portfolio, and fund data. The Senior Accountant will partner with the Fund Controller and cross-functional teams to support investor reporting, audits, valuation, investment accounting, operational reporting, and ongoing process improvements. The ideal candidate has a solid real estate and private equity accounting background, strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a detailed, deadline-driven environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial reporting deliverables, including fund-level and co-investment financial statements, supporting schedules, analytic reviews, and preparing GAAP adjustments as required by ASC 820 Fair Value Accounting.
- Review fund and investment-level reporting prepared by fund administrator accounting teams and ensure accuracy and consistency across property, portfolio, and fund data.
- Account for investments, fund-level debt, management fees, incentive fees, and fair value entries for infrastructure funds.
- Assist with managing relationships with internal and external resources (strategic service providers and fund administrators.
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, complete quarterly close checklists, and support timely completion of full-cycle close processes.
- Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and analytic reviews of investment level performance.
- Prepare and review fund and co-investment level management fee calculations.
- Prepare and review investor reporting packages, including capital account summaries, allocation support, portfolio-level analytics, and related reporting schedules.
- Assist with quarterly NAV reconciliations, fund-level reporting templates, investor communications support, and ad hoc analysis for internal stakeholders and investment teams.
- Support capital activity events, including cash analysis, capital calls, distributions, allocation calculations, investor notices, and responses to investor or limited partner data requests
- Assist with new fund and investment structure setup, including understanding fund structures, supporting onboarding activities and accounting structure setup, and reviewing relevant reporting requirements
- Monitor cash balances and liquidity needs within investment structures, approve settlement of invoices, non-operating accruals, and accounts payable, as applicable.
- Coordinate and assist with internal and external party requests, including fund administrators, auditors, tax providers, valuation teams, lenders, and cross-functional teams to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting deadlines.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives, reporting model enhancements, system implementations, and efforts to streamline accounting, investor reporting, and operational workflows.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: (including certification, licenses, etc.)
- College degree in accounting or finance (BA or BS).
- 2+ years of previous GAAP accounting experience (preferably in Infrastructure/Private Equity ).
- Big 4 or other public accounting experience (preferred).
- CPA (preferred).
ABOUT YOU:
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of GAAP accounting.
- Proven experience of collaborating with teams in remote locations to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and high level of supervisory oversight.
- Ability to independently organize and manage multiple tasks in a detailed and deadline-oriented environment with minimal supervision.
- Analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to collaborate with others.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
- Experience in Yardi (preferred), MRI, J. D. Edwards or comparable software.
- Experience in Workiva (preferred).
- 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
- College degree in Accounting or Finance (BA or BS)
- 4+ years of GAAP accounting experience, preferably in infrastructure/private equity
- Knowledge and application of GAAP and ASC 820 fair value accounting
- Experience preparing financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and full-cycle close
- Experience with investor reporting, NAV reconciliations, capital calls, and distributions
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a deadline-driven environment
- Experience with Yardi, MRI, J.D. Edwards or comparable software
- Experience with Workiva
- Big 4 or other public accounting experience
- CPA certification
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.
