Service Delivery Center - EY Comply, Real Estate Fund Accounting - Senior
About The Position
The Service Delivery Center (SDC) Fund Accounting and Administration practice in Real Estate Fund Accounting is seeking a motivated Senior Analyst. This role will provide essential financial and management accounting support for real estate funds and assist clients in meeting regulatory, tax, and financial statement reporting requirements using EY's proprietary technology platform. The position also involves contributing to the development of junior team members. This role offers a unique opportunity to assist prominent real estate fund advisors in navigating complex reporting and technology challenges, aiming to reduce reporting costs and streamline regulatory, tax, and financial reporting processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in tax and/or accounting, preferably with a focus on Real Estate funds
- Analytical skills, especially an understanding of transaction posting, and investment trial balance debits and credits related to fund controllership, investment books and records and asset management
- Strong proven communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to learn firm-specific technologies
- An interest in working in an environment which encourages continuous learning, development and identification of opportunities for improvement of individual and team performance
Nice To Haves
- CFA/ CPA (candidate)
- Effective project management, and organizational skills
- Experience working alongside colleagues at all levels of business
- Strong interest in regulatory reporting requirements or financial statement reporting
- Experience related to fund accounting, including the ability to conduct technical review and interpretation of SEC rules, regulations, FAQs
- Experience with software tools including document management systems, workflow systems, partnership accounting, investment accounting such as Yardi, eFront, Investran, or other investment sub-ledger software
Responsibilities
- Understand the intricacies of Real Estate fund operations and financial statement reporting
- Perform critical accounting activities, including capital calls, valuations, and transaction processing
- Collaborate with team members to gather and organize client data for reporting purposes
- Support the preparation of financial statements and reporting packages
- Be part of defining new procedures and controls to enhance the overall operational risk process
- Contribute to the technical development of the team by sharing knowledge and best practices
- Seek feedback and guidance from team leadership to enhance personal and team performance
- Drive high-quality work products within expected timeframes and budget
- Assist with managing risks and ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes
- Stay current on business and industry trends relevant to our clients, including the latest Real Estate fund structures and investment record keeping standards
Benefits
- medical and dental coverage
- pension and 401(k) plans
- a wide range of paid time off options
- flexible vacation policy
- designated EY Paid Holidays
- Winter/Summer breaks
- Personal/Family Care
- other leaves of absence
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
