AVP, Real Estate Accounting

The AVP of Real Estate Accounting at Global Atlantic is tasked with crucial accounting responsibilities including preparing monthly and quarterly ledger reconciliations, recognizing complex investment transactions, and performing control functions to comply with regulations. This role also involves conducting analytical reviews of SPV financial statements and preparing GAAP 10Q/K investment disclosures, ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout the accounting processes.

To qualify for the AVP of Real Estate Accounting position at Global Atlantic, candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. A strong preference is given to those with a CPA, MBA, or CFA, as well as 10-12 years of relevant experience in investment accounting, particularly within renewable energy and real estate. Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of GAAP are essential for success in this role.

In the role of AVP of Real Estate Accounting, you will work cross-functionally with various teams including Auditors and Investment Managers. The collaboration ensures that all investment transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled, thereby enhancing the efficiency of the accounting processes and supporting management in investment decision-making through detailed financial analyses.

The base salary range for the AVP of Real Estate Accounting position at Global Atlantic is between $140,000 and $175,000. This range accounts for different geographic locations and includes potential bonuses and long-term incentives, ensuring a competitive compensation package based on selected candidates’ experience and qualifications.

Essential skills for the AVP of Real Estate Accounting role include strong technical accounting knowledge, proficiency in GAAP and statutory accounting, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple deliverables under tight deadlines. You should also possess superior communication and organizational skills to effectively present financial findings and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

In answering this question, detail your specific experience with investment transactions in both real estate and renewable energy sectors. Highlight any notable projects or responsibilities where you managed accounting processes, reconciliations, and compliance with GAAP that illustrate your skills and expertise.

To effectively answer this, discuss the importance of internal controls and regular audits in your accounting processes. Provide examples of how you have previously implemented compliance measures in your work, emphasizing your attention to detail and dedication to maintaining standards.

Be sure to mention all relevant accounting software systems you’ve worked with, including investment accounting systems and MS Excel. Provide examples of tasks you accomplished using these systems to show your technical skills and adaptability in various environments.

Share strategies that you employ to prioritize tasks effectively, such as using task management tools or setting clear deadlines. Illustrate your past experiences where you successfully juggled multiple responsibilities while ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.

Discuss your methodology for collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing financial data to derive meaningful insights. Emphasize your analytical skills and your ability to present complex financial information in a comprehensible manner that informs stakeholders’ decision-making.

Illustrate your strategies for simplifying complex concepts into understandable language. Share examples of how you have previously engaged with diverse audiences to communicate financial insights, emphasizing the importance of clarity and effective communication.

In your response, detail the context of the financial discrepancy, the steps you took to investigate the issue, and how you resolved it. Highlight your analytical skills and your proactive approach to ensuring accuracy in financial operations.

Discuss the various challenges you've encountered with Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) and how you overcame them. Focus on your problem-solving skills and adaptability in a complex accounting environment, showing how you maintained excellent oversight of SPV activities.

Describe your teamwork philosophy and provide examples of how you have successfully collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver accounting objectives. Highlight your interpersonal skills and how they contribute to effective teamwork.

Customize your answer to reflect your enthusiasm for Global Atlantic's values and culture. Mention specific aspects of the company that resonate with you, such as their commitment to integrity and teamwork, and how you envision contributing to their success.