Accountant - Vice President

Pretium•Minneapolis, MN

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

The successful candidate will manage and/or assist with all finance, accounting, tax, treasury and reporting activities for Pretium's first open-ended residential credit fund. This vehicle will primarily invest in non-performing and re-performing mortgage loans. The candidate must have a strong background in investor reporting functions for an open-ended fund. Working knowledge around the accounting and operations for residential mortgage loans and REO is preferred but not required. The VP will play a critical role in the quarterly and annual financial statement close process, which includes working side-by-side with the fund administrator. The VP will be responsible for maintaining a strong internal control environment and will also be responsible for ensuring that all critical processes are conducted in accordance with documented policies and procedures. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter and is comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial environment. This position will provide exposure to many different areas of the business, including close interaction with multiple third-party vendors and financing partners, and has the potential for responsibilities to expand quickly. This position will report to a Director on the Finance team and is based in the Firm’s Minneapolis, MN office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or equivalent business experience.
Accounting experience of 6-8 years.
Self-starter comfortable operating in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with evolving roles and responsibilities.
Preference will be given to candidates with the CPA, CMA, or MBA degree.
Strong preference will be given to candidates with relevant residential mortgage loan accounting and operations experience.
Deep experience with open-ended private equity funds and the associated accounting and investor reporting.
Creates, builds, and maintains relationships.
Exceptional analytical skills with an ability to solve problems and adapt to change.
Strong communication and project management skills. Must be able to manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously and work in a time-sensitive deadline driven environment.
Familiarity with computer programming and Microsoft excel.
Proactive in developing new ideas and ability to enhance current methods and tools.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge around the accounting and operations for residential mortgage loans and REO is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Play a lead role in the production of quarterly and annual financial statements, including partner capital statements.
Manage and assist the auditors and fund administrator through the quarterly financial statement preparation and annual audit.
Oversee reconciliation of bank accounts.
Oversee the monthly financing and compliance reporting.
Prepare monthly portfolio subledgers (investments and financing) for the fund.
Prepare monthly reporting packages to the PM and senior management.
Assist with the quarterly and annual tax work.
Assist with ad hoc investor questions and periodic investor reporting.