Corp Finance/Accounting - Financial Reporting Manager at Harbor Group Management in NORFOLK, Virginia

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the accounting functions related to various alternative investments, and for preparing/reviewing financial statements, performing technical accounting research, and working with our external auditors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following but are not limited to the job specifications contained herein.  Additional duties or job functions that can be performed safely may be required as deemed necessary by Harbor Group Management.

• Review and/or perform month-end closeout and prepare monthly financial package with supporting schedules for multiple alternative investments
  


• Review and/or prepare and post monthly journal entries to the general ledger
  


• Review and/or prepare monthly bank reconciliations
  


• Assist in the recording of purchases and sales of alternative investments
  


• Review billing statements and invoices
  


• Review and/or prepare GAAP and IFRS financial statements, including drafting of footnotes
  


• Research and address GAAP and IFRS technical accounting issues
  


• Collaborate with departments to identify technical accounting and financial reporting issues and assess related financial reporting implications
  


• Provide guidance/assistance to auditors with financial statement questions and/or issues
  


• Review and/or prepare institutional reports on a quarterly and yearly basis
  


• Review legal documents to determine and track reporting requirements for new entities
  


• Work with external CPA firm to provide information required for audits and other engagements
  


• Respond to various requests from investors and external sponsors
  


• Track securities documents and ensure placement with qualified custodian
  


• Assist in the documentation, updating, and creation of accounting/finance SOPs
  


• Serve as backup for distribution process and other processes as needed
  


• Work on various special projects

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• BS degree in Accounting or equivalent
  


• CPA required
  


• 3-5 years in public accounting, with heavy experience in preparing financial statements and researching technical accounting issues required
  


• Previous experience with Yardi, MRI, or other accounting systems a plus
  


• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook & PowerPoint; very strong Excel skills along with ability to learn new accounting systems
  


• Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS and ability to research accounting literature including previous experience dealing with technical matters that include complex real estate transactions
  


• Excellent organization skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task under tight deadlines and in a fast-paced environment
  


• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
  


• Self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively
  


• Excellent interpersonal & communications skills, both verbal and written; ability to communicate with external sponsors and investors
  


• Ability to assimilate and summarize large quantities of data precisely and succinctly
  


• Ability to prioritize, manage time well, meet critical deadlines, and work well under pressure
  


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity