Senior Project Accountant

enior Accountant

Position Summary: 

In this role you will oversee Accounting for a portfolio of assets, including specialized real estate investment structures, as well as assist with the full-cycle accounting functions for various Bonaventure portfolio companies. Additionally, you will be responsible for monthly surplus cash distributions and completing the cash management and reporting for various Bonaventure portfolio companies. A successful candidate will have a strong understanding of GAAP and accounting best practices, be inquisitive and capable of thinking critically, be a collaborative and supportive colleague, and work well in a fast-paced environment.

What to expect:

• Develop a deep knowledge of the accounting and financial reporting for a fully integrated multifamily real estate investment enterprise


• Own the collaborative review, accounting, and financial analysis for a portfolio of assets


• Own monthly portfolio distributions end-to-end, reviewing third-party property management calculations against financials, partnering with internal teams on review and adjustments, and ensuring finalized distributions are accurately and efficiently disbursed


• Perform timely and accurate monthly close functions for a portfolio of corporate entities, including recording journal entries, creating and maintaining workpapers and reconciliations, and analyzing results


• Perform accounting for specialized real estate investment structures and tax-advantaged vehicles, applying their unique requirements across investor admissions, distributions, and compliance at both the corporate and property levels based on the respective agreements


• Prepare combined and consolidated financials for the corporate enterprise, including recording and reconciling intercompany activity


• Review operating company financial reporting results, including analyzing monthly budget variances, payroll reporting, and cash reconciliations


• Help lead external audits and tax return preparation, including providing requested documentation and coordinating with preparers


• Manage intercompany and external investor loans, including calculating interest monthly


• Deliver timely reporting on an ongoing basis to internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to lenders, investors, and various internal customers


• Collaborate with and provide support to other teams and outside groups, including property management, asset management, development, and investor management


• Understand the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting and ensure the consistent application of industry best practices

Qualifications: 

• BS in Accounting or Finance


• Public accounting or corporate accounting experience


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy


• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Suite


• Experience with RealPage or equivalent reporting system preferred


• Experience with specialized real estate investment structures and investor distribution waterfalls preferred


• 3+ years’ experience in accounting highly preferred

Why You Should Choose a Bonaventure Career:

Our Culture 

You will join a team that has tremendous focus on continuous improvement utilizing radical transparency and honest conversations to achieve success and maximize opportunities.

Our Growth 

Bonaventure has developed, acquired, or managed over $3 billion of multifamily assets over the past 25 years, and we currently manage approximately $2.5B AUM over 8,600 multifamily units.

Our People 

We are opportunity- and solution-focused.

Our Benefits 

• Comprehensive Benefit Plans 


• Unlimited PTO and Seven Paid Holidays 


• 401k Match

Our Core Values

• Growth – We create enduring value by continuously moving forward, innovating, and improving.  


• Attitude – We display and motivate others with our positive attitude and driven work ethic.  


• Collaboration – We do our best work when we work together. Every individual is encouraged to contribute because our next great idea can come from anyone.  


• Impact – Our effort produces measurable, meaningful results.  


• Accountability – We take personal ownership for our actions, commitments, and performance.  


• Reputation – Nothing is more important than our reputation.