Associate Director, Finance & Accounting

Barings•Chevy Chase, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients. We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities. Artemis Real Estate Partners (“Artemis”),a Barings company is a well-capitalized real estate investment fund management firm headquartered in Washington, D.C with offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. Artemis makes equity and debt investments in commercial real estate located throughout the United States. Artemis, a Barings company is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to support the Finance and Operations team’s efforts. This position will report directly to the Senior Vice Presidents on the Finance & Accounting team. In this capacity, the new hire will work with senior management to prepare property and fund-level financial performance analysis, assist in maintaining the corporate financial database (iLEVEL), and assist with processing financial information requests. The Associate will be an integral team member, working closely with the Investor Relations, Acquisitions, and Asset Management teams as well.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, real estate, or another related field strongly preferred but not required; Private equity (preferably PE real estate) experience preferred.
Financial modeling sufficiency required; understanding of financial analysis, modeling, and valuation, and the ability to use financial and valuation software including Excel and Argus preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and presentation abilities.
Excellent critical thinking, judgment, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional organizational skills, and ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
Drive, enthusiasm, creativity and excellent interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated understanding of finance concepts such as NOI returns, cash flow returns, internal rate of return, present value/discounted cash flow, and capital markets strongly preferred.
3-6 years of professional experience, at least 2 years in private equity.
Excellent financial modeling skills and overall Excel experience (candidates should expect to be tested).
Preference given to previous employment at a principal real estate firm, real estate brokerage, real estate investment banking, or public accounting firm with a focus in real estate or capital markets.
Experience with data analytics, research, and/or database management.
Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, presentation and analytical skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks under pressure in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.

Nice To Haves

Private equity (preferably PE real estate) experience
understanding of financial analysis, modeling, and valuation, and the ability to use financial and valuation software including Excel and Argus
Demonstrated understanding of finance concepts such as NOI returns, cash flow returns, internal rate of return, present value/discounted cash flow, and capital markets
Preference given to previous employment at a principal real estate firm, real estate brokerage, real estate investment banking, or public accounting firm with a focus in real estate or capital markets.

Responsibilities

Oversee the fund administration function and conduct quarterly financial statement reviews.
Assist in fund liquidity analyses, including capital call and distribution recommendations.
Maintain property and portfolio financial models with a focus on Fair Market Value analyses.
Oversee the collection and maintenance of property-level financials through iLEVEL.
Work with operating partners to onboard the joint venture accounting team to iLEVEL.
Prepare internal asset management reports.
Assist the Investor Relations team on responses to requests from prospective and existing investors.
Complete ad-hoc analysis and reporting for the Acquisitions/Asset Management team.
Review and update quarterly capital raise and investor relations pitchbooks and additional ad-hoc analysis.

Benefits

Medical (including Virtual Care), Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Fitness Center Reimbursement Program (Including Online Memberships)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits
Highly competitive 401(k) Plan with Company Match
Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care & Dependent Care
Retirement Health Reimbursement Account
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Spouse and Child Life Insurance
Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Annual Holidays
Paid Leave of Absences (Maternity Leave, Parental Leave, Caregiver Leave, Bereavement Time)
Short and Long Term Disability Plans
Paid Volunteer Time
Education Assistance Program
Charitable Matching Gifts Program
Commuter Reimbursement Program
Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement Program