Senior Project Accountant

enior Accountant

Position Summary:

In this role you will oversee Accounting for a portfolio of assets, including specialized real estate investment structures, as well as assist with the full-cycle accounting functions for various Bonaventure portfolio companies. Additionally, you will be responsible for monthly surplus cash distributions and completing the cash management and reporting for various Bonaventure portfolio companies. A successful candidate will have a strong understanding of GAAP and accounting best practices, be inquisitive and capable of thinking critically, be a collaborative and supportive colleague, and work well in a fast-paced environment.

What to expect:

• Develop a deep knowledge of the accounting and financial reporting for a fully integrated multifamily real estate investment enterprise
• Own the collaborative review, accounting, and financial analysis for a portfolio of assets
• Own monthly portfolio distributions end-to-end, reviewing third-party property management calculations against financials, partnering with internal teams on review and adjustments, and ensuring finalized distributions are accurately and efficiently disbursed
• Perform timely and accurate monthly close functions for a portfolio of corporate entities, including recording journal entries, creating and maintaining workpapers and reconciliations, and analyzing results
• Perform accounting for specialized real estate investment structures and tax-advantaged vehicles, applying their unique requirements across investor admissions, distributions, and compliance at both the corporate and property levels based on the respective agreements
• Prepare combined and consolidated financials for the corporate enterprise, including recording and reconciling intercompany activity
• Review operating company financial reporting results, including analyzing monthly budget variances, payroll reporting, and cash reconciliations
• Help lead external audits and tax return preparation, including providing requested documentation and coordinating with preparers
• Manage intercompany and external investor loans, including calculating interest monthly
• Deliver timely reporting on an ongoing basis to internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to lenders, investors, and various internal customers
• Collaborate with and provide support to other teams and outside groups, including property management, asset management, development, and investor management
• Understand the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting and ensure the consistent application of industry best practices

Qualifications:

• BS in Accounting or Finance
• Public accounting or corporate accounting experience
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Suite
• Experience with RealPage or equivalent reporting system preferred
• Experience with specialized real estate investment structures and investor distribution waterfalls preferred
• 3+ years’ experience in accounting highly preferred

Why YouShould Choose a Bonaventure Career:

Our Culture

You will join a team that has tremendous focus on continuous improvement utilizing radical transparency and honest conversations to achieve success and maximize opportunities.

Our Growth

Bonaventure has developed, acquired, or managed over $3 billion of multifamily assets over the past 25 years, and we currently manage approximately $2.5B AUM over 8,600 multifamily units.

Our People

We are opportunity- and solution-focused.

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefit Plans 
• Unlimited PTO and Seven Paid Holidays 
• 401k Match

Our Core Values

• Growth – We create enduring value by continuously moving forward, innovating, and improving.  
• Attitude – We display and motivate others with our positive attitude and driven work ethic.  
• Collaboration – We do our best work when we work together. Every individual is encouraged to contribute because our next great idea can come from anyone.  
• Impact – Our effort produces measurable, meaningful results.  
• Accountability – We take personal ownership for our actions, commitments, and performance.  
• Reputation – Nothing is more important than our reputation.