Finance Associate

Job Description: The Associate will work directly with the Managing Director of Finance & Portfolio Management in managing all finance & accounting aspects for a portfolio of joint ventures and funds. This role will include assisting with the management of 30+ existing joint venture investments, working on all financial requirements of the 2 managed funds, developing and updating forecasts at JV/fund/client portfolio levels, assisting the Acquisitions and Asset Management team with onboarding new investments and participating in various projects and initiatives for the business. Due to the firm’s small size and fast-growth trajectory, the Associate can expect significant responsibility and exposure to all aspects of the real estate investment cycle. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Review and understand joint venture agreements and loan documents. Review quarterly JV financial packages and annual audited financials. Work with JV partners to ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements. Develop and maintain cash flow, net income, and cash flow forecasts for JVs. Manage equity commitments and assist with fulfilling equity capital contributions. Assist Asset Management team with any transactions including refinancings and dispositions; review waterfall calculations and calculate impact to income. Assist Acquisitions team with onboarding new investments including reviewing partnership agreements, loan agreements, and performing due diligence of JV partners. Assist MD with managing financial requirements of BIG Equity managed funds. Manage investor capital commitments, fund capital commitments, fund operating expenses, and fund working capital. Work with fund administrators to pay operating expenses and invoices, investor capital calls, and investment capital contributions. Calculate quarterly asset management fee and partner share of NAV. Work with fund administrators to compile quarterly financials and investor statements. Maintain and update fund forecasting model, fund waterfall calculations, and reporting performance metrics such as IRR and equity multiple. Assist with accounts payable process and process invoices for payment. Support capital raising, including presentation updates, data aggregation and analysis, and populating DDQs. Qualifications: · Bachelors or equivalent with strong academic performance; concentration in real estate, finance, or accounting preferred. · Understanding of financial statement preparation & review including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting methods (cash, accrual). · Experience with managing capital for funds and joint ventures including capital calls, distributions. · Experience with fund & JV promote structures/waterfalls, carried interest, asset management fees. · Experience with real estate investment practices including acquisitions, asset management, valuations, and underwriting. · High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. · Highly organized and detail-oriented. · Strong analytical and quantitative skills. · Possesses a strong work ethic, personal and professional integrity, and a positive attitude. · Ability to work in both a collaborative team environment and as an independent producer. Seniority level

Associate Employment type

Full-time Job function

Accounting/Auditing, Analyst, and Finance Industries

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, Real Estate, and Financial Services

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