Job Title: Manager, Financial Reporting

Location: US-CA-Los Angeles

Overview:

A leading global investment management firm that manages capital on behalf of its stockholders, as well as institutional and retail investors in private funds, non-traded and traded real estate investment trusts and registered investment companies. Firm is headquartered in Los Angeles with over 400 employees in offices located across 19 locations in twelve countries.

Manage and participate in the preparation of all external financial reporting for a public REIT. Coordinate information gathering for accounting and financial reporting matters for monthly and quarterly internal and external reporting, which involves extensive interactions with accounting, legal and investment personnel. Interact with and provide information to the Company’s internal and external auditors. Assist in research and documentation of accounting issues, including new accounting standards in the context of financial reporting. Monitor compliance with US GAAP and SEC regulations in the context of financial reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and coordinate the SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, registration statements, earnings releases, etc., including XBRL tagging) of a complex REIT with a diverse portfolio of investments and a significant investment management segment
• Prepare, gather, document and review support documentation for financial reporting, including overseeing and coordinating with offshore team
• Assist in coordinating and preparing quarterly financial reporting packages to senior executives and the Board of Directors
• Responsible for Edgar/XBRL submissions
• Assist in overseeing global chart of accounts and account mapping for public REIT reporting
• Assist in design of system reports and processes that enhances timeliness and accuracy of reporting packages
• Monitor, enhance, implement and adhere to formal processes for internal controls surrounding the reporting process to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) section 404 requirements
• Assist in technical research support and documentation on accounting/reporting issues and new accounting & disclosure requirements
• Ensure timely identification and compliance with evolving accounting guidance, including financial reporting compliance with US GAAP & SEC disclosure checklists
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc reporting

Qualifications:

• Strong current knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting rules and regulations
• 6-8 years of recent experience in accounting and financial reporting roles, including public accounting experience with large active public clients/SEC reporting exposure.
• Education: BA in Accounting or equivalent
• CPA required (need not be active)
• Experience with Workiva (Webfilings) software and knowledge of XBRL
• Experience with Yardi and Anaplan a plus
• Strong understanding of consolidation, noncontrolling interest, complex equity structures
• Project management skills – ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects from start to finish, incorporating feedback from multiple sources. Ability to multi-task and meet critical deadlines
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills; attention to detail and commitment to accuracy coupled with ability to self-review and identify “big picture” issues
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to present complex subjects in a clear, meaningful, concise manner
• Ability to work independently as well as maturity and poise to interact with all levels of personnel
• Self-starter with initiative to challenge and improve current processes
• Strong sense of ownership and commitment to quality work product
• Strong knowledge of MS Suite
• Investment management or real estate industry experience preferred