Senior Accountant

Bellwether is a global advisory firm that helps businesses solve their most complex challenges and enhance enterprise value. We specialize in formulating and executing dynamic growth strategies through true partnership with our clients. Merging deep industry expertise, advanced analytical capabilities and best-in-class talent, we create value across the business lifecycle, from transaction management to operational transformation. Bellwether is privately held and has offices in Los Angeles, Salt Lake City and London.

Overview

As a Senior Accountant you will help manage high-level accounting operations for our client's real estate portfolios. This includes evaluating existing procedures and processes and innovating new and improved methods of reconciliations, reports, analyses, and budgeting. You will perform initial reviews of relevant investment agreements and must understand what information must be included in investor records. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead transition meetings for each new asset or financing, liaising between the accounting and deal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze budgets, prepare periodic reports that compare budget to actual;
• Update and maintain investor records for the entire portfolio of investments;
• Prepare and review capital activity for capital calls and distributions;
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls to ensure Sarbanes-Oxley compliance;
• Make informed recommendations to improve the efficiency and accuracy of accounting processes;
• Lead transition meetings between deal teams and accounting to effectively onboard each new asset or financing;
• Conduct technical accounting research ensuring all internal accounting standards are current; and
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external auditors and internal partners.

• A minimum of 3 years' experience required
• Public accounting experience preferred, from a Big 4 firm, or similar
• Experience in a client-facing role preferred
• Investment accounting experience is highly desirable
• Highly proficient in business related software: Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.
• Experience in MRI, Netsuite, or similar accounting system

• Bachelor's degree required
• CFA or MBA preferred
• CPA obtained or in progress with end date within 1 year of hire

• Bellwether seeks to hire entrepreneurial individuals who are highly motivated, mature and intelligent, with demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. The successful candidate should have:
• Job Knowledge & Technical Ability: Strong technical knowledge in accounting, specifically within financial services and commercial real estate, including includes experience with REIT compliance, 10-K/Q reporting, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. Ability to read and analyze investment and lease agreements.
• Initiative & Dependability: Ability to perform responsibilities independently and proactively, solve problems, and improve processes and/or services. Self-directed, takes initiative and responsibility, ensures completion of tasks.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong listening and interpersonal skills. Highly effective at preparing and presenting information.
• Professionalism & Teamwork: Acts with honesty and integrity and maintains confidentiality, adheres to company policies. Promotes a collaborative and productive work environment. Demonstrates team building, support and respect.

• Travel is not anticipated, but may be needed from time to time.

• Classification: Exempt
• Position Status: Regular, Full-time
• Reports To: Senior Vice President
• Direct Reports: No

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, and walk. Must be able to sit at an office workstation for an extended period of time. May need to reach, stoop, or kneel to access items.
• Must be able to talk, hear and use wrists, hands and/or fingers frequently and repetitively to operate a computer, telephone and other office productivity machinery.
• Must frequently prepare or inspect documents, and convey details or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Ability to work independently, and prioritize duties to ensure timely completion. The ability to collaborate is also imperative.
• Requires active listening, critical thinking, making decisions, time management, as well as administration skills.
• Ability to interact in a courteous professional manner at all times.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.
• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions (such as in a typical office).
• Moderate noise (i. e. , business office with computers, phones, printers and light traffic)
• Indoor business office environment with windows; light foot traffic within work areas
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Employer-paid Medical, Dental & Vision, with buy-up options available
• Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account
• Carrot Fertility Benefit - $10,000 lifetime benefit
• 401k company match 4%, immediately vested
• Generous PTO, 11 Paid Company Holidays & Paid Holiday Office Closure
• 14 weeks Maternity Leave & 12 weeks Parental Leave
• Wellbeing program offerings
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Engaging team events & holiday parties