Director, Investment Administration & Reporting | Real Estate Solutions

FTI Consulting • Charlotte, NJ

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About The Position

FTI Consulting’s Real Estate Solutions group provides integrated financial, tax, private equity, and real estate advisory services to public and private capital and real estate entities. The group provides outsourced accounting services to clients including REITs, mortgage finance companies, real estate private equity funds, developers, and operators.

The role oversees property accounting services for multiple clients and manages multiple property accounting teams. It is responsible for delivering accurate and timely property accounting services and financial reporting to real estate funds and fund managers. The position also supports investment acquisitions and dispositions, client operations, audit processes, and team development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting.
• 10 or more years of public or private accounting experience.
• 10 or more years of real estate and/or private equity experience.
• Knowledge of property-level accounting.
• Sound knowledge of GAAP and SEC reporting.
• Experience with fair value reporting for real estate investments and debt obligations.
• Experience in performance reporting, including NCREIF and GIPS (AIMR).
• Knowledge of real estate and private equity funds accounting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in month-, quarter-, and annual closings at the asset/property level for US GAAP financial statements, including preparation of related working papers or analyses.
• Ability to travel if necessary.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor work visas.

Nice To Haves

• CPA strongly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to understand and communicate ideas clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to take responsibility for project aspects and suggest improvements and enhancements.
• Self-directed and motivated, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Flexible and adaptable work style; able to prioritize tasks, manage multiple assignments independently or as part of a team, and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee timely and accurate monthly property accounting financial reporting and ensure reporting and related transactions comply with applicable accounting standards and client policies and procedures.
• Serve as the primary escalation contact for client Property Management and Asset Management departments on property accounting matters.
• Provide supervisory guidance to property accounting staff on daily, monthly, and annual tasks.
• Review property-level financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Oversee accurate, timely processing of critical payments, including property taxes, and lender compliance.
• Participate in annual budgeting and re-forecasting for client assets.
• Lead and support internal and external audit requirements; coordinate, manage, and monitor external audit processes.
• Support acquisition and disposition closing statements, including prorations and seller true-ups.
• Ensure property tax work is prepared, reviewed, and provided to third-party tax preparers on time.
• Oversee cash management, banking, and transaction services for assigned clients.
• Prepare or review property analytical reports and assist with ad hoc accounting projects, such as accounting software implementation, transaction or business process reviews, and financial or asset management reporting.
• Support investment acquisition and disposition activities.
• Review procedures and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Participate in or lead client meetings and training as needed.
• Ensure adherence to FTI and client internal and external audit standards.
• Liaise with clients on accounting, administrative issues, and relevant developments, and provide technical accounting and industry knowledge.
• Monitor team performance against client service-level agreements and financial targets, including resource allocation across properties.
• Plan resources in line with business demands; participate in recruitment and selection; lead, coach, develop, and appraise team employees.
• Establish plans for new client setups and transitions.
• Keep senior management informed of material issues affecting deliverables.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and operations metrics as requested by management.
• Support training initiatives.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid leave.
• Family support benefits.
• Financial protection benefits.
• Wellbeing resources.
• Professional development programs, courses, certifications, coaching, and career milestone programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director