Vice President - REIT Controller

Vice President REIT Controller
 

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 The Vice President, REIT Controller is responsible for leading, developing and mentoring a team of professionals to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of all quarterly and annual financial reporting deliverables for one of Bridge’s real estate strategies. The REIT Controller will report to the Director of Reporting and Accounting and must be able to operate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, collaborative environment. The VP REIT Controller will actively engage with senior leadership, including the CEO and CIO of the strategy. They must be a team player, self-starter, well-organized, detail-oriented, and have the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and footnote disclosures.
• Review and approve work paper support and documentation for financial reports.
• Oversee accounting and reporting for debt instruments, capital structure and stock-based compensation, ensuring compliance with credit agreements and REIT-related financial covenants.
• Approve fund payables for occurrence, completeness, accuracy and classification.
• Monitor and benchmark financial performance of public accounting peers to support strategic planning.
•  Research changes in GAAP and make recommendations for fund compliance with new pronouncements.
• Review entity and investor statements and governing documents to ensure proper application of allocations, management fees, and carried interest, or other fees.
• Ensure financial reporting is compliant with U.S. GAAP and other standards, where applicable, as they relate to investment companies and fair value measurement.
• Forecast entity cashflows and budgets with Chief Investment Officer and the Investment Management Committee.
• Assist the asset management team with the quarterly valuation process of the underlying investments.
• Provide audit coordination services for funds to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of audited financial statements.
• Liaise with tax preparers to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of tax reporting to investors.
• Evaluate the performance of personnel, making recommendations for training, continuing education and corrective action.
• Drive continual process improvement through the use and implementation of technology.

What you should bring:

• Experience in the real estate and/or alternative investment industry, a plus.
• 6+ years of financial reporting and auditing experience, with at least 3+ years of public accounting experience for those who have not previously worked in real estate or the alternative investment industry.
• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA required.
• A strong drive and desire to learn and excel both individually and as a team.
• Demonstrated leadership, through team building, mentoring and motivating professional staff.

What you can be part of:

You will be joining a team that is genuinely collaborative and who supports each other through constant teamwork. Being part of a team that partners with many different business areas and contributes in many ways is exciting. The VP REIT Controllership team is a critical component of the operational and capital raising efforts. We foster dedication, teamwork, and motivation as much as we do work-life balance. We encourage each other to think creatively and look for new and innovative ways to improve things. Our leaders consider this an important team and position that will provide aspiring individuals an opportunity to learn and advance.

What we offer

• Full Insurance benefit suite including Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Short Term Disability, Legal & Identity Theft Insurance, and Pet Insurance.
• Company paid Life Insurance (option to buy additional available) and Long-Term Disability.
• Access to benefits concierge service.
• Access to Mental Health & Well-Being service.
• 401K:Bridge Investment Group will match your contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to 6% of your pay. These contributions are fully vested immediately. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled at a 4% contribution rate. *The employee must be at least 21 years of age and have worked for the Company for at least 60 days.
• Paid Time Off: Employee will accrue 5.23 hours of paid time off per pay period for a total of 17 days per year.
• 11 Paid Holidays per year.
• Following six (6) months of employment at the Company, you will be eligible per birth, adoption or placement of a child for four (4) weeks of paid parental leave as the primary caregiver to the child or two weeks of paid parental leave as the secondary caregiver to the child. Following two years of employment at the Company, you will be eligible for twelve weeks of paid parental leave per birth, adoption, or placement of a child if you are the primary caregiver of the child.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 per year of pre-approved tuition expenses will be reimbursed upon submission of approved documentation. Repayment obligations may apply if employment terminates prior to 24 months. 

We at Bridge acknowledge and appreciate the uniqueness of each individual, understanding that our people are the key to our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued. Our dedication extends beyond our business goals to making a positive impact in our communities and upholding Sustainability and Responsibility (S&R) principles at our properties and corporate locations. We evaluate all candidates based on merit, without any discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other category protected by law. As an equal opportunity employer, we are devoted to creating an inclusive hiring process. We actively work to eliminate barriers and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to provide fair opportunities and access throughout the recruitment, hiring, and employment experience.

Your specific needs are important to us. If you need accommodations related to a disability or any other protected status during the recruitment process, please email talentsupport@bridgeig.com.

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