Senior Director, Real Estate Advisory - Investment Administration & Reporting

Posted August 08, 2021
Apply: FTI Consulting, Inc.


About the Opportunity

Real Estate Solutions is seeking a Senior Consultant to join the Investment Administration & Reporting group that possesses accounting and financial statement preparation skills. We provide outsourced accounting and reporting services to both public and private real estate investors, including REITs, mortgage finance companies, real estate private equity funds, developers and operators. The senior consultant will interact directly with clients and supervisors, develop and maintain financial reporting support work papers, prepare and post journal entries, and maintain and update client's general ledgers and adjusted trial balances. The position requires that you be an assertive self-starter and a proactive problem solver. Responsiveness to client deadlines (for both financial statements and special projects) is essential. The Candidate will possess strong accounting skills in US GAAP and demonstrate the ability to grow their technical expertise.

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting
  • 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably with public accounting experience; alternatively, the candidate can have a mix of public accounting and industry experience
  • Prefer real estate accounting experience at a public or private REIT, real estate company, or at a public accounting firm
  • Knowledge of property-level and portfolio accounting for real estate; understanding of consolidation and joint venture accounting is preferred
  • Sound knowledge of GAAP and SEC reporting, a plus.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Proficiency in month/quarter/annual closings for both US GAAP financial statements and preparation of related working papers or analyses
  • Knowledge of income tax basis financial statements, a plus, but not required.
  • Strong proficiency in Excel, Word and Power Point
  • Familiarity with property management accounting software such as Yardi or MRI is preferred
  • Ability to understand and communicate ideas clearly and effectively both verbally and in written communications
  • Ability to take responsibility for various aspects of projects as well as the ability to suggest improvements and enhancements
  • Self-directed and motivated, with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Demonstrate a flexible and adaptable work style that can prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments independently or as part of a team, and meet tight deadlines

Certifications/Licenses :
  • Requisite education toward CPA certification preferred, with CPA or CMA designation preferred

Primary Duties
  • Perform month-end and/or quarter-end close, including updates of monthly workbooks and financial statement variance analysis, post journal entries and prepare bank and general ledger reconciliations
  • Review clients' books and records, reconcile account balances to supporting schedules, and ability to determine the correctness of accounts and propose/post correcting journal entries and supporting work papers and adjusted trial balance under US GAAP and income tax basis
  • Assist in preparation of financial statements, footnotes and necessary support for clients' Form 10-K, Forms 10-Q and quarterly earnings release
  • Assist in preparation of non-public company's financial statements, footnotes and necessary support as well as management reports, as applicable
  • Validate financial information maintained by third party service providers
  • Ability to perform basic US GAAP research
  • Potential support of related tasks, such as treasury or investor reporting
  • Potential exposure or assistance to ad hoc or special accounting projects such as IPO projects, transaction or business process reviews, and other financial reporting and asset management reporting assistance


Our Benefits

Apart from the well-structured career path and excellent team environment, our employees enjoy a variety of perks and benefits. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

  • Competitive salary and bonus plans
  • Generous paid holidays, time off and parental leave
  • Full package of benefits plans
  • Company matched 401K
  • Annual paid volunteer hours
  • Corporate matching for charitable donations
  • Potential for flexible working arrangements
  • Free snacks and drinks
  • Upscale offices close to public transportation
  • Pet insurance
  • Candidates residing in Colorado should reach out to RecruitingSupport@fticonsulting.com for additional details that may be provided pursuant to CEPA.


About FTI Consulting

What makes us unique? With more than 6,250 employees located in offices in every corner of the globe, we are the firm our clients call when their most important issues are at stake. Regardless of what level you are, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from top experts in your field on high-profile engagements that impact history. Our culture is collaborative, and we value diversity, recognition, development and making a difference in our communities.

FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been recognized as a Best Firm to Work For by Consulting magazine and one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes . For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter ( @FTIConsulting ), Facebook and LinkedIn .

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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