Senior Associate, Fund Finance & Accounting

BKM Capital Partners is a leading real estate fund manager and operator focused exclusively on investing in light industrial and multi-use logistics properties in the Western United States. Headquartered in Newport Beach, CA, with over 100 employees in 14 offices, BKM Capital Partners has invested in over $4.5 billion of small and mid-bay properties with over 4,500 tenants in 120 properties since 2013. Its approach includes the acquisition, refurbishment, repositioning, and active management of these industrial properties to drive NOI growth and generate a strong IRR and multiple on invested equity. BKM's foundation is built upon: Focus; Operational Excellence; Technology; and Client Service and it has generated top quartile performance in its two institutional funds, to date.

The Position

The Senior Associate, Fund Finance & Accounting, will report directly to the Manager, Fund Finance & Accounting and will be an essential member of the team. This person will assist with accounting and reporting, financial statement review, annual audit support, and investor communication.

This position is 100% in-office due to the collaborative nature of this role with various stakeholders.

Job Scope:

Finance & Accounting:

• Assist with on-time and accurate reporting of each Fund's overall performance and each individual investor's capital account.
• Assist with annual audits, acting as the lead point of contact for all requests and questions with external auditing firm.
• Review financial statements in accordance with GAAP and IFRS
• Assist in the review and applicability of new accounting standards and help ensure implementation is completed timely and accurately.
• Work with our fund administrator, to help in the preparation and distribution of financial reporting packages to investors and senior leaders.
• Participate actively in discussions regarding investment valuations, as well as preparation of quarterly investment valuation summaries.
• Review cash flow projection models to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Review and update fund models to track returns and investment level performance.
• Review and monitor fund invoices and expense accruals, and ensure timely payments are completed.
• Ensure the company maintains a complete set of accounting books and records in connection with our record retention policy.
• Assist with automated reporting to ensure accurate and efficient fund data is circulated.
• Perform ad hoc accounting, financial planning, and performance reporting requests.

Investor Reporting:

• Lead capital calls and distributions, including review of individual notices to investors and summaries of historical capital activity.
• Work closely with our Investor Relations team on both current and potential ad hoc investor requests.
• Help standardize investor reporting, including historical investment performance and returns.
• Assist in the review and monitoring of active investor details within our Investor Reporting database.
• Participate in updating fundraising materials and ongoing fundraising support, including, but not limited to:
  • Performance reporting
  • Financial deliverables
  • Pitchbooks
  • Governing documents (e.g., PPMs, LPAs)
  • DDQs
  • Educational materials both internal and external use
  • Ad Hoc, qualitative, and quantitative requests

The Qualifiers:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related degree is required. Master's degree is a plus.
• Big 4 or Public Accounting experience is a plus.
• Minimum 2-3 years of private funds accounting or investor relations experience (preferably in real estate).
• Preferred familiarity with commercial real estate terms and investment principles.
• Proficient in polished written and oral communication.
• Advanced Excel capabilities are required. Data analytics software or excel macro experience is a plus.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Organizational, analytical, and project management skills with acute attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with a diligent work ethic, capable of working autonomously.
• Demonstrated ownership of products and deliverables.
• Excellent understanding of financial modeling and valuation concepts/techniques used by analysts and investors.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, multitasking environment.
• Executive presence and adeptness in engaging senior leadership.

The Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Pet, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off + Holiday Pay
• 401k Plan + Company Match
• Professional Development Resources
• Fun Work Culture & Environment (Indoor basketball/gym/pickleball court, BBQ Area, Pool Table, Ping-Pong to name a few...)