Director, Accounting

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Firm Overview

Firm Overview

Civitas Capital Group ( Civitas or the Firm ) is a rapidly growing alternative investment manager with approximately $1 billion in assets under management in commercial real estate, lodging, alternative credit, and related asset classes.

The firm is particularly adept at serving global investors, including institutions, family offices, and qualified individuals.

Our team collectively speaks 13 languages, serves investors from over 30 countries, and has direct cultural experience on every continent.

We believe our collective diversity and cultural expertise are important competitive advantages. In pairing our international cultural competency with deep knowledge of the U.

S. markets in which we invest, we generate better ideas. We do not seek to be all things to all people. Rather, we focus on niche, differentiated investment strategies nothing cookie-cutter or off-the-shelf.

We dig deeper to uncover opportunities that others miss.

Civitas Capital Group exists to create opportunities that enrich. This is the firm’s purpose. We come to work every day to enrich the lives of our investors, our colleagues, and the communities in which we work.

We do this in many ways. Some are directly related to the work we do : striving to earn an attractive risk-adjusted return to our investors, to create meaningful career paths for our employees, and to implement best-in-class practices that guide our peers.

Some are indirectly related to the work, such as partnerships with minority-serving educational institutions. Still more are driven by our team’s desire to improve communities and lift up those who live in them in our hometown of Dallas and beyond.

In every case, in everything we do, we are guided by our core values :

• Relentless Creativity : We take pride applying multiple lenses, perspectives, and approaches to every problem.
• Champions of Courage : Faith in ourselves and our team gives the firm and each employee the courage to take chances and fail often in the pursuit of excellence.
• Commitment to Excellence : Good enough is not good enough. We will stand out as excellent.
• Uncompromising Integrity : As stewards of trust, we require the highest ethical standards in everything we do.

At Civitas, our core purpose and values are more than words. They are the essence of who we are.

For further background, see civitascapital.com.

Position Summary

As a Director, Accounting , you will report to the CFO and will assist in various accounting and finance functions. The primary roles of the position will be to manage accounting processes, create and review financial reporting, review accounting entries, research technical accounting issues, assist in review of fund tax documents and assist corporate finance.

This is a demanding position in a fast-paced environment and best suited for a self-starter with the ability to learn quickly and multi-task effectively.

This role supports various corporate and operational initiatives with frequent exposure to the Executive Management team.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, willing to take initiative and capable of working cooperatively in a team setting.

He or she should also demonstrate strong intellectual curiosity and creativity in problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage third party administrator for fund accounting
• Manage audit process
• Review fund’s fee and distribution calculations as well as cash movements
• Review and maintain investor portal
• Research technical accounting issues, write memos and provide guidance on accounting issues
• Review legal documents including LPAs, LLC agreements, JV agreements, and loan agreements
• Coordinate with other business units to receive legal documents and financial statement inputs
• Communicate with investors on fund accounting and asset information
• Review management company and property financial statements
• Assist investment team in financial analysis
• Manage fund reporting process
• Oversee subscription tracking process
• Assist CFO on special projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, real estate, finance or economics preferred
• Excellent communication skills, including clear and concise written communication skills
• Excellent organization, prioritization and multi-tasking skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision, with attention to detail
• Intellectually curious, self-starter capable of accomplishing complicated tasks
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight; highly-driven and self-motivated
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work within a collaborative and fast paced environment
• Practical, results oriented attitude
• PC skills : knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), MS Outlook and the Internet
• Previous real estate or finance experience, preferably in a fund accounting, private equity or financial services environment a plus
• Previous multifamily, office or lodging private equity fund experience a plus
• CPA or equivalent certification a plus

Work Authorization . U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, with work authorization, is required. Civitas is unable to sponsor H-1B or other visas.

Background Check . This position involves handling sensitive and confidential information. Prior to the start date and at any time during employment with the Firm, the Firm may perform a background check.

Candidates will be required to grant the Firm written permission to conduct such checks as a condition of employment.

Confidentiality Agreement . Successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment agreement with the Firm, which agreement shall include provisions related to confidentiality and non-disclosure of certain information, as well as limited non-competition provisions.

Compensation and Benefits . In addition to a competitive salary, Civitas offers plans for medical and dental insurance coverage, a Firm sponsored 401(k) plan, and a generous vacation policy.

Women and Minority Applicants Encouraged Civitas takes seriously its responsibility to strive for diversity in our workforce.

We do this because it is the right thing to do and because it leads to better ideas the lifeblood of our business. Therefore, we actively seek to recruit women and members of minority groups for every open position.

Inquiries

Please direct inquiries to :

Sonja Milton

Director, People Experience

[email protected]

No phone calls.