Senior Accountant – Private Equity

CMB Regional Centers is a leader in the EB-5 industry, raising over $3 billion in EB-5 investment capital to date. CMB is active in a diverse array of commercial real estate asset classes, including hospitality, multi-family, office, industrial and logistics facilities. The principals of CMB have also recently launched a non EB-5 investment platform, leveraging their expertise in sourcing and managing commercial real estate investments. CMB is seeking an experienced, senior level accountant with previous private equity, asset management and/or public accounting experience to help facilitate growth in the company.

Reporting to the CFO in this role, you would be responsible for the preparation of monthly, quarterly and financial reports for multiple entities. CMB currently works with multiple limited partnerships, so experience working with multiple LLC’s and LP’s is required. Leaning on your expertise in investment fund accounting and corporate finance, you would be tasked with execution of all accounting related to the assigned limited partnerships, including the maintenance of the general ledger and preparation of the monthly journal entries, along with investor relations and supporting any audits.

As an accounting professional, you will have demonstrated experience in the private equity or public accounting field, which might also include a CPA. Previous work experience in Great Plains (GP) will give you an added leg up to other applicants.

To be successful in the role, you will:

Be a demonstrated team player with both an ability to think and act independently on daily work, but come together to collaborate regularly.
Identify potential issues and implement controls and processes which prevent them from happening.
Demonstrate flexibility & initiative when prioritizing and carrying out assignments, while possessing the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
Identify and implement process improvements in order to streamline the close process and provide timely financial information to stakeholders.

This position is an in-office position in either our Rock Island, IL or Dallas, TX office.

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Job Description: Senior Accountant

Reports To: CFO Supervises: 0

Employment Status – Full-time Title – Senior Accountant

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Accountant works as part of a large team responsible for the overall day-to-day operations and accounting activities for CMB Regional Centers and other associated entities. This position must have previous experience working with private equity, limited partnerships, multiple LLC's and multiple LP's.

This is a full-time, on-site opportunity working at our headquarters in Rock Island, Illinois or in our Dallas, Texas office.

Essential Functions

Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for multiple entities while meeting appropriate deadlines assigned
Support and document financial procedures and controls activity. Must be able to see the big picture of the entire accounting process and offer insight into identifying areas of concern, how to correct and ways to improve processes and controls.
Review and/or perform GL account reconciliations including bank and investment accounts and help in the preparation and posting of journal entries
Execute the month-end close process including month-end accounting journal entries, bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, allocation of expenses, financial reporting, performance analysis and variance analysis
Ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices and effectively manage cash flow between multiple entities
Assist with the annual internal and external audit of the financial statements and processes for the CMB Regional Center Partnerships
Support forecasting activities and facilitate ad-hoc reports, as requested.
Analyze financial information to provide recommendations regarding efficient use of resources and procedures

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Advanced understanding of professional accounting standards, requirements, and procedures related to all businesses, including GAAP
Private Equity background that will bring knowledge of working with limited partnerships to the table. Ability to effectively work with multiple LLC's and LP's.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with large amounts of data
Ability to demonstrate flexibility and initiative when prioritizing and carrying out assignments
Expert in the use of Microsoft Office suite, especially with Excel
Ability to effectively communicate and exchange information at all levels of the organization. Proven ability to work independently, but also act as part of a larger team.
Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ viewpoints; contributes to building a positive team spirit
Ability to self-check work and review task completed by co-workers
Understands company’s expectations and continually seeks feedback for improvement
Demonstrates a high level of ethics and sound judgment making skills
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and problem-solving skills
Strong project management skills

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
Must have seven years of previous accounting work experience with a proven record of receiving increased levels of responsibility
CPA Preferred
Previous Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) experience preferred

Job Conditions and Physical Demands

Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time. Regular use of hands and fingers and repetition of the same movements. Reads and writes, speaks and hears.

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