Senior Project Accountant

Bonaventure Shared Services•Alexandria, VA

About The Position

The Senior Project Accountant oversees accounting for a portfolio of assets, including specialized real estate investment structures, and supports full-cycle accounting for Bonaventure portfolio companies. The role also manages monthly surplus cash distributions, cash management, and reporting for portfolio companies. The successful candidate has a strong understanding of GAAP and accounting best practices, applies critical thinking, works collaboratively, and performs well in a fast-paced environment. The position develops in-depth knowledge of accounting and financial reporting for an integrated multifamily real estate investment enterprise. It owns accounting review and financial analysis for a portfolio of assets, and coordinates monthly distributions from third-party calculation review through internal adjustments and disbursement. The role also handles monthly close and reporting for corporate entities, specialized investment structures, consolidated enterprise financials, operating company results, audits, tax-return preparation, and investor and intercompany loans. Bonaventure describes its culture as focused on continuous improvement, radical transparency, and honest conversations. The company reports that it has developed, acquired, or managed more than $3 billion of multifamily assets over 25 years, and currently manages approximately $2.5 billion in assets under management across 8,600 multifamily units. Its stated core values are Growth, Attitude, Collaboration, Impact, Accountability, and Reputation.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance.
Public accounting or corporate accounting experience.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
At least 3 years of accounting experience is highly preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience with RealPage or an equivalent reporting system.
Experience with specialized real estate investment structures and investor distribution waterfalls.

Responsibilities

Oversee accounting for a portfolio of assets, including specialized real estate investment structures.
Own collaborative review, accounting, and financial analysis for a portfolio of assets.
Manage monthly portfolio distributions end-to-end, including reviewing third-party property management calculations against financials, coordinating internal review and adjustments, and ensuring accurate and efficient disbursement.
Perform timely and accurate monthly close functions for corporate entities, including journal entries, workpapers, reconciliations, and analysis of results.
Account for specialized real estate investment structures and tax-advantaged vehicles, applying requirements for investor admissions, distributions, and compliance at corporate and property levels according to applicable agreements.
Prepare combined and consolidated financial statements for the corporate enterprise, including recording and reconciling intercompany activity.
Review operating company financial reporting, including monthly budget variances, payroll reporting, and cash reconciliations.
Help lead external audits and tax-return preparation by providing requested documentation and coordinating with preparers.
Manage intercompany and external investor loans, including monthly interest calculations.
Provide timely ongoing reporting to internal and external stakeholders, including lenders, investors, and internal customers.
Collaborate with and support property management, asset management, development, investor management, and outside groups.
Understand internal controls over financial reporting and ensure consistent application of industry best practices.
Assist with full-cycle accounting functions for Bonaventure portfolio companies.
Complete cash management and reporting for Bonaventure portfolio companies.