Sr. Accountant in Phoenix, Arizona at CIM Group
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Job Description
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 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.
- College degree in accounting or finance (BA or BS).
- 4+ years of previous GAAP accounting experience (preferably in Infrastructure/Private Equity ).
- Big 4 or other public accounting experience (preferred).
- CPA (preferred).
- 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!