Fund Accounting & Reporting Analyst

DWS Group • Chicago, IL

2d • $52,000 - $98,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is in the Fund Finance & Reporting group at RREEF Management, LLC, a real estate investment advisor, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of DWS. The Fund Finance & Reporting group oversees the out-sourced fund administration functions including property and fund accounting, client reporting and performance measurement for all RREEF advised direct real estate vehicles in the U.S. (approximately $36 billion assets under management). The successful candidate will provide support to ensure the timely and accurate reporting of financial deliverables from fund administrators to our clients and various RREEF teams including Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Transactions, Client Advisory Group, Capital Markets and Compliance. The position is in Chicago within the firm’s Illiquid Asset Operations (IAO) group and offers a hybrid working environment.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree required with a concentration in accounting or related business field
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in public accounting and/or real estate accounting position
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Motivated, self-started with the ability to problem solve
• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred
• Real estate accounting knowledge in fair market value and historical cost method preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintains strong cross-functional relationships, consistent communication and cooperation with the IAO and other groups at RREEF to support department and company initiatives
• Primary contact and reviewer of select real estate vehicles which includes reviewing monthly accounting close packages, quarterly financing statements and annua audit reports, loan compliance, and quarterly consultant reporting, as required.
• Interact with external contacts including the Fund Administrator, auditors, tax advisors, and other third-party service providers.
• Collaborate on deliverables and projects with other RREEF teams including Portfolio Management, CFO group, Asset Management, Transactions, Client Advisory Group, and Capital Markets
• Coordinate approval and payment of fund level invoices with fund administrator
• Prioritize and track various calendar deliverables across multiple real estate vehicles
• Assist with the review of investor related reporting deliverables
• Liaise with third party tax providers to monitor the filing of annual tax returns/1099’s/K-1’s
• Complete ad hoc projects and tasks to improve efficiency and processes
• Stay educated on real estate and accounting industry updates and trainings including new accounting literature and NCREIF PREA Reporting Standards

Benefits

• Access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle.
• Healthcare
• Company perks
• Retirement plan
• Physical wellness benefits
• Emotional wellness benefits
• Financial wellness benefits

What This Job Offers

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