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AVP Finance Valuation and Debt Manager in Real Estate Hybrid Chicago

Buckingham Search, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Our client is an international real estate investment manager is looking to hire a new AVP - Finance Manager to their team!This company is well-known and very successful in the real estate arena with over $44B in assets across the world.Sitting on the Private Debt team, you will lead a team in delivering accounting, finance, valuation, and portfolio & asset management support within the organization. This is a highly viewed and sought-after role for the firm!What they offer:\- Generous Health insurance\- Retirement programs\- Paid maternity and family leave\- Flexible spending accounts (tax reimbursement programs for health, transit, and parking)\- Summer hours & hybrid work schedule\- Professional development programs\- Continuing education and tuition reimbursement programsResponsibilities:Review and manage the preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports and supporting accounting workpapers from our third-party accounting service provider.Lead in review and approval of complex accounting transactions including loan originations, repayments, defaults, foreclosures, and waterfall calculations.Analyze and forecast IRR’s and time-weighted returns and provide analytical observations and projections to Portfolio & Asset Management.Lead in coordination, review and analysis of quarterly property and debt valuations, and quarterly status reports, collaborating with Portfolio & Asset Management throughout the process.Review and analyze fund cash flow calculations including contributions, distributions, and redemptions.Lead in review and approval of fund Net Asset Value and fund share price calculation.Participate in adhoc projects, including consultant/client questionnaires or other projects to assist Portfolio Management in driving fund performance and improving client service.Direct interactions with third parties, including clients, fund administrators, consultants, property managers, auditors, and other key individuals.Assist Portfolio & Asset Management in implementing fund-level and investment specific strategies.Ensure compliance with fund agreement(s), co-investment agreement(s), and investor side letter(s).Exhibit ability to perform multiple projects, navigate through unexpected challenges, and develop viable solutions that optimize fund performance.Communicate analysis and results to broader internal team, including department, investment committee, Client Service & Marketing, and valuation committee.Participate in industry learning opportunities in and outside of Heitman.Monitor and build fund efficiencies and ensure implementation of improvements, including the development of tech-enabled tools.Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of investments within assigned fund, monitoring modifications and amendments to existing investment structures.Qualifications:Minimum of 6 years of real estate accounting and finance experienceBachelor's degree in real estate, accounting, or financeCPA designation a plus

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