Fund Services+ - Property Accounting Manager

• Business Practice Overview: RSM's Fund Services+ within our Financial Consulting practice is a dedicated team of experienced professionals who specialize in providing managed services to Private Equity Groups (PEGs) for fund administration and accounting, helping to navigate technical accounting challenges, assisting with financial reporting requirements, and supporting Management to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their accounting and finance functions through an integrated, streamlined technology platform. With our blend of deep technical knowledge, private equity industry experience, and fund accounting know-how, we can provide an integrated team of fund administrators, valuation and tax specialists, and other subject matter experts who can help manage the day-to-day back-office functions for Private Equity Groups and their funds. It's a globally integrated team with transactional to strategic capabilities and comprehensive areas of specialization drawing on our entire RSM market-leading organization.
• About this role: Are you a fund accounting professional searching for an exciting opportunity with a fund service provider that has a best-in-class technology platform and end-to-end fund service model for the private markets?Are you looking to enhance your technical knowledge of complex fund terms, technical accounting issues, and fund structures in the private equity industry while serving and collaborating with a diverse set of clients? Are you looking for a career that will provide you with interesting and varied professional growth opportunities?If so, RSM's Fund Services + is the right fit for you!
• Qualifications:RSM seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, self-driven, analytical and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors.
• 8+ Years of experience in property accounting domain with fund managers or fund administrators or public accounting firms
• Ability to interpret/applying the financial and operational terms of Property related agreements and Structures for RE entities.
• Undergraduate degree in accounting
• CPA and/or CA preferred
• Proficient knowledge of Property accounting platforms (Yardi and MRI knowledge is a large PLUS!)
• Strong analytical skills, detail oriented and highly organized
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, team player, upholds personal and professional integrity, and maintains a positive attitude.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills, as well as influencing skills and leadership capabilities.
• Adapts well to dynamic, fast-paced environments and excels at managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assume ownership of the real estate property/fund structure, encompassing complete end-to-end responsibilities for property accounting.
• Prepare/review monthly/quarterly and annual financial statements with variance analysis.
• Ensure that proper accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls are maintained and that all financial transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP requirements.
• Handle bookkeeping for entity's operations which includes cash booking, expense accruals, assets and depreciation accounting, management fees, credit facility maintenance, deal funding, etc.
• Support with queries from client, property/fund accounting team, regulatory authorities and external auditors.
• Assist with onboarding new clients, setting up the entities, assets and build customized reports in line with client's reporting requirements.
• Create SOPs and checklists for various processes to ensure completeness, accuracy and timeliness.
• Work collaboratively with global team members to manage day-to-day operations, implemented month-end close processes and provide client servicing.
• Offer mentorship and guidance to new or junior team members.