Director - Real Estate Accounting Operations

Morgan Stanley manages a line of tax-managed alternative investment products with AUM of approximately $64.0 Billion, including real estate assets of approximately $9.6 Billion, consisting of over 145 real properties. The real estate assets consist of property investments in various ownership structures and varying markets and sectors. Independent property management companies manage the real estate assets.

We're seeking someone to join our team as a Director as part of a team of experienced accounting professionals responsible for performing the accounting and reporting for the entire real estate investment portfolio. The team's primary responsibilities include performing operational and accounting functions related to real estate investments and the Funds, analyzing and accounting for real estate transactions, financing, and other activities in a dynamic environment. The team provides on-going support to and works collaboratively with the Eaton Vance Real Estate Investment Portfolio Management Group. This position requires the candidate to have a strong familiarity with the real estate industry, a solid understanding of GAAP and accounting for real estate, and an interest in the investment management industry.

• M aintain an experienced understanding of the business line, firm and real estate investments held in a competitive environment.
• Prepare and review daily and monthly property accounting and reporting for a portfolio of currently 145+ investment properties and 9+ property management firms within stringent deadlines.
• Prepare detailed accounting entries for real estate transactions within stringent deadlines.
• Perform the team's operational and accounting functions for both the Alternative Investment Funds and the related subsidiary real estate investments. Such responsibilities may include; credit facility and mortgage debt administration and compliance, monitoring of cash movements, distributions and contributions from/to real estate investments, maintenance of investment trial balances, accrual accounting, developing and providing accounting instruction to service providers, loan borrowings and repayments, assisting with external and internal audits, monitor and process invoices and other expense accounting to include insurance and real estate taxes.
• Provide on-going support to the Real Estate Investment Group.
• Play a role in ensuring a strong control environment and monitor risks.
• Contribute to the optimization of the use of technology solutions and existing platform subscriptions. Adapt to and learn innovative technologies as needed.
• Contribute to firm initiatives.
• Play a contributing role in administering existing technology platforms and creating solutions using AI and modern technology.
• Strong accountability for accuracy and completion of assigned deliverables while meeting deadlines.
• Play an integral contributing role in daily collaborations with internal teams as well as multiple outside service providers. Outside service providers include property managers, banks, custodian, and audit professionals.
• Maintain and build relationships with peers in department, immediate supervisor, peers in other departments and with exposure to senior staff.
• May have responsibility for training staff and have supervisory responsibilities.
• Participation in firm initiatives and adherence to firm policies, procedures, and training.

• Continuous focus in building strong relationships internally and externally.
• Effective use of technology solutions and existing platform subscriptions and develop and learn modern technology solutions.
• Ability to use independent judgement and ability to work independently.
• Developing supervisory, training skills, and providing input into resourcing decisions.
• Maintain strong written and oral communications.
• Understand and maintain a strong control environment. 1. Experienced understanding of Real Estate Accounting.
• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in accounting or finance.
• A CPA candidate, or CPA with public accounting experience, preferred.
• A minimum 4-6 years demonstrated progression of audit, accounting and reporting experience within the Real Estate and Investment industries, with a strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Strong detail orientation skills with a superior work ethic.
• Excellent organization, time management, problem solving and communication skills.
• Advanced technology skills preferred. Skilled working with Alteryx, PowerBi, preferred.
• Experience with RealPage Asset Monitoring software a plus.