Manager, Accounting

CIM Group•Los Angeles, CA

11d

About The Position

The Manager, Accounting delivers accurate, timely, GAAP-compliant financial reporting for infrastructure investments across multiple asset and fund structures. The role oversees monthly and quarterly accounting, consolidations, fair value measurement, and analytical review to support portfolio performance insights and decision-making. It partners with portfolio management, valuations, tax, treasury, and internal and external auditors to maintain the integrity of financial data throughout the investment lifecycle, from acquisition through disposition. The position also supports new investment onboarding, transaction activity, and liquidity management within complex investment structures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
5+ years of previous related fund accounting experience.
Fund accounting experience preparing and reviewing full-cycle accounting for assigned funds, co-investments, and investments.
Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements, general ledgers, and subsidiary ledgers in the Yardi platform.
Knowledge of asset classes and open- and closed-end real estate fund structures, including subsequent closes, capital calls, and distributions.
Knowledge of private equity fee structures, including management fees and carried interest.
Knowledge of NAV valuation approaches and their accounting impacts.
Ability to work independently, identify issues, and proactively troubleshoot in Yardi Investment Management to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Effective written and oral communication skills and strong attention to detail.
Proactive, collaborative approach and strong work ethic.
Strong financial and systems acumen and exceptional problem-solving skills.
Ability to adapt to change and work efficiently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Yardi Investment Accounting module.

Responsibilities

Support quarterly close processes, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
Prepare and review portfolio company estimated results as part of the fund close process.
Prepare and review portfolio company results and uploads, including lookback analysis against estimates.
Review balance sheet reconciliations and perform analytical reviews of investment-level performance.
Investigate and resolve breaks or variances in data, calculations, or reporting.
Help enhance controls, documentation, and standard operating procedures.
Prepare schedules and support for audits, tax preparation, and valuations.
Review quarterly and annual financial statements and footnotes, including consolidated and fair value reporting as required under GAAP.
Assist with investor statements, capital account reporting, and performance reporting.
Review asset- and fund-level returns and help prepare analytical reviews of variances.
Manage external auditor processes for financial statement audits and audits of internal controls.
Account for acquisitions and dispositions of investments and book required funding.
Perform technical accounting analysis to support accounting determinations.
Calculate and review management fees in accordance with governing documents, including LPAs, IMAs, and side letters.
Calculate incentive allocations and performance fees, including hurdle rates, preferred returns, catch-ups, and crystallization mechanics.
Maintain detailed support for fee calculations and respond to internal and external inquiries.
Coordinate management-fee capital calls, fee accruals, true-ups, and allocations at the fund and investor level.

Benefits

Competitive compensation plan, including eligibility for bonus pay.
Medical, dental, and vision benefit plans.
Health Savings Account with an employer contribution.
Company-paid life and disability insurance.
401(k) savings plan with company match.
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 with monthly and quarterly prizes.