Manager/Assistant Controller - Real Estate Fund Accounting

Overview

Major responsibilities include:

• Directs multiple Real Estate Fund Accounting teams that are responsible for conducting accounting services on behalf of a broad array of assigned clients including determining net asset values, calculating fund performance, allocating expenses, and preparing reports.
• Responsible for the financial and human resources for the unit and ensures assigned teams are operating effectively to meet unit goals and objectives.
• Directs processes and allocation of resources in determining the net asset value (NAV) for assigned funds in multiple sectors for each measurement cycle.
• Manages relationships with a broad set of clients and resolves any unique escalated issues related to fund calculations and accounting.
• Directs and sets priorities for processes that check for the completeness and accuracy of disclosure in financial statements.
• Provides guidance to teams managed to ensure that accounting records are maintained in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Resolves complex escalated issues from team members.
• Evaluates GAAP and/or IFRS rules to determine impact of new regulations on BNY Mellon fund accounting practices.
• Develops strategy for and provides guidance to teams on the implementation of new policies to follow regulations.
• Implements and assists in setting guidelines, policies, and priorities for the drafting of financial reports for a broad set of clients to review fund performance.
• Communicates reports and complex accounting intricacies to clients.
• Recruits, directs, motivates and develops staff, maximizing their individual contribution, their professional growth and their ability to function effectively with their colleagues as a team.
• Oversees relationships with auditors and clients to make changes to financial reports and ensure they accurately depict fund performance.
• Manages multiple Fund/Client Accounting teams.
• Work is primarily accomplished through subordinate managers.
• Contributes to the achievement of multiple teams objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 5-7 years of total work experience and at least 1-3 years in management preferred.
• 7-10 years of financial statement preparation and review experience required.
• 7-10 years of real estate fund accounting experience required.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Investment Company Accounting (Audit and/or Asset)
• Working knowledge of joint venture waterfalls and complex partnership/fund structures.
• REIT Experience
• SEC Experience
• Yardi Experience
• Client facing experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and development skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced organization with tight deadlines.