Financial Analyst / Fund Accountant

A fast-growing, entrepreneurial real estate private equity firm in Los Angeles is seeking a highly motivated Financial Analyst to join their team. The Financial Analyst will be working primarily on the firm's fund management, operations, valuations and there will be an exciting opportunity to assist with the system implementation. This is a great opportuntity with an accounting candidate to get more finance exposure while still leveraging their current skill set. Responsibilities:

Fund ManagementTrack key timelines for acquisitions, dispositions and refinance activity of underlying assets Track asset-level performance metrics, including investment commitments and key milestones Roll-up investment-level cash flows into fund-level liquidation and life-of-fund models tocalculate performance returns, fund composition metrics, investor performance, and the impactof carried interest, fees, and expenses (gross to net returns to the fund and investors) Oversee the Management Company budgets, contribution and distribution forecasts, and otherreports as requested by partners Create ad hoc financial analyses requested by fund investors Participate in the preparation of quarterly and annual investor reports Valuations: Oversee and review the asset valuation models for all investments populated and maintained by the third-party valuation expert (utilizing Argus software), ensuring the accuracy of all information, including historical and projected operating cash flows, capital budgets, investor distributions/contributions, etc. Prepare liquidation and life-of-asset equity models utilizing asset valuations and asset-level financial statements Oversee and review equity models for all funds set up by third-party software vendor, ensuring accuracy of investment and fund cash flows Closely coordinate with the asset and portfolio managers in valuing portfolio investments on a quarterly basis in accordance with Fair Value (ASC 820) Act as liaison between fund administrator (accounting team), asset valuation firm, investment team, and portfolio companies to verify accuracy of financial information shared among the Information Systems and Data ManagementParticipate in the implementation, testing and ongoing management of Taliance, a financial analysis and data management systemBridge the gap between the internal implementation team, Taliance team and the end user in various tasks during the system development cycle Innovation / Strategy / GrowthAssist in the recruitment of additional Corporate Finance team members (as the fund’s AUM continues to grow)Identify, document and oversee both process and technology improvements to build efficiency and facilitate better information flow across the organizationResearch and stay current on latest trends in private equity corporate finance and ensure Leaderships understands how these trends could benefit the company Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required 1-4 years of prior relevant work experience in real estate accounting (public or private) orfinanceThe ability to perform detailed financial analyses, including financial statement analysis, cash flow modeling, carried interest/waterfall calculations, IRR and cap rate analyses, etc. A strong quantitative and analytical background is essential as is expertise in Excel. Strong interest in industry and macroeconomic conditions, as well as key drivers and fundamentalsA strong work ethic and integrity. The ability to work well in a dynamic entrepreneurial environment. A proactive nature with the ability to take on tasks with limited direction.Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Evidence of outstanding written presentation abilities in both Word and PowerPoint.