Job Summary
Our client, a private equity real estate investment firm headquartered in Los Angeles, are looking to appoint a Director of Finance. With a track-record in acquiring and developing retail, industrial, and office projects across the SoCal region, the firm are a well-capitalized group who offer a great company culture and upward mobility to it's employees.Role Summary
The Director of Finance, reporting directly into the CFO, will be responsible for comprehensive financial management, encompassing corporate accounting, regulatory compliance, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and the establishment of internal control protocols and policies. The role will be based in Los Angeles and offers a hybrid work schedule with 2 days in office and 3 days work from home of your choosing.
Job Responsibilities
- Leading and coordinating the preparation of budgets, financial forecasts, and variance reporting.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly performance reports and communicate results to internal and external leadership teams.
- Collaborate with department heads and CFO on yearly budgets and forecasts.
- Ensure timely publication of monthly financial statements.
- Managing all aspects of accounting operations, such as Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, and Revenue Recognition.
- Coordinating regulatory reporting and addressing technical accounting issues for compliance.
- Supporting month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Uphold quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to enhance internal controls.
- Establish standard operational fees by analyzing operational data.
- Monitor financial status by comparing actual results with plans and forecasts.
- Analyze financial results, monitoring variances, identifying trends, and recommending actions to management.
- Ad-hoc reporting and other duties that arise.
- B.S. or B.A. degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or other related field. Masters degree a plus.
- Active CPA license is preferred but not required.
- Experience within real estate industry is required.
- Must demonstrate knowledge relating to budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, strategic planning, P&L, tracking actual/committed costs, and financial regulations.
- Proficient use of MS Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage complex projects with multiple work phases.
- Ability to work in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Competitive Base salary
- 20% performance bonus
- Comprehensive benefits
- Hybrid work schedule
