Manager, Financial Reporting

Manager, Financial Reporting

CIM is a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender, and developer. Our team of experts works together to identify and create value in real assets, benefiting the communities in which we invest. Back in 1994, our three founders focused on projects in Southern California neighborhoods. Today, we are a diverse team of 1,000+ employees with projects across the Americas. Our projects have delivered jobs; created comfortable places to live, work, and relax; and provided necessary and sustainable infrastructure. Our focus on enhancing communities is unwavering, and we strive to make an even greater impact in the years to come. Join us and make an impact today!

The Manager of Financial Reporting is responsible for developing and overseeing the financial reporting and internal audit functions for a high-growth PE-backed company. This role will collaborate with other key members of management to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial processes, controls, and reporting. This role will have a strong understanding of US GAAP and be responsible for maintaining and developing, as necessary, the Company's accounting policies and controls. This role will also develop and maintain a deep understanding of financial performance and communicate insights to senior management and other key stakeholders, including leading initiatives to improve management, investor, and lender reporting.

Essential Functions :

Establish and continuously develop an accounting and reporting function for a high-growth company.

Implement financial processes and controls to address financial and business risks.

Identify, communicate, and strategically approach resource needs to meet the accounting and reporting objectives.

Maintain and establish, where needed, accounting policies and procedures that are in accordance with US GAAP and that align with internal and external reporting objectives, including tax and lender requirements.

Lead relationship with external audit firm and ensure completion of annual audit in a timely manner.

Review and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of monthly financial statements, including monthly income statements, balance sheets, equity statements and statement of cash flows.

Analyze legal contracts and documents for accounting and reporting implications.

Review technical accounting areas for accuracy each month (e.g. consolidations / eliminations, purchase price allocations, revenue recognition, equity, fixed asset policies etc.).

Perform review over financial reporting for external stakeholders to ensure reporting is in compliance with contractual requirements and US GAAP.

Manage the audit relationship, timeline, and issues, and ensure audit deadline is met.

Oversee and maintain the company's control matrix, accounting policies, and processes.

Maintain a continuous improvement mindset for the accounting close with a focus on reducing the days to monthly close while improving accurate accounting records.

Assist with maintenance of relationships with banks and lenders, including providing any necessary reporting.

Partner with the finance function to assist in developing annual budgets and forecasts, and assessing and evaluating actual performance against budgeted to provide regular updates to executive management and other key stakeholders.

Coordinate with IT and other cross-functional teams to implement an ERP system in a manner that aligns the chart of accounts and project entity hierarchies to meet internal and external accounting and reporting requirements.

Assist with ad-hoc reporting and / or financial statement analysis requests for management, investors, or other stakeholders

Support the finance function on equity and debt fundraising, as necessary.

Assist in the accounting due diligence, assessment of financial risks, and financial integration efforts.

Education / Experience Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.

Minimum 7 years' experience in accounting / finance.

Minimum 3 years' Big 4 experience.

CPA (preferred).

Experience working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas.

Private equity, and / or alternative investments experience, particularly fair value fund and / or partnership accounting.

Experience in complex consolidations, intercompany accounting and reconciliation, and subsidiary-level financial reporting across multi-entity structures.

Job cost and cost basis reporting experience.

NetSuite experience.

Data center and development reporting is a plus.

Construction loan reporting experience (construction loan is a plus, lender reporting at minimum).

Audit and internal control framework experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Extensive knowledge of GAAP accounting.

Ability to organize, perform and prioritize various functions to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Effective communication skills, both written and oral, and strong attention to detail.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.

Strong analytical skills and detail-oriented.

Ability to make sound decisions.

Deadline driven and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Ability to work independently and to proactively evaluate and address work opportunities within the area of responsibility.

Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions.

Ability to solve practical problems.

At CIM, we believe our success stems from our collective efforts, and we are committed to providing well-rounded support and resources for our employees. In addition to a competitive compensation plan, CIM offers a comprehensive benefits program for employees to thrive both inside and outside of work. Eligible employees can enjoy a wide range of benefits, including :

A variety of Medical, dental, and vision benefit plans

Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution

Company paid life and disability insurance

401(k) savings plan, with company match

Comprehensive paid time off, including : vacation days, 10 designated holidays, sick time, and bereavement leave

Up to 16 hours of volunteer time off

Up to 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Ongoing professional development programs

Wellness program, including monthly and quarterly prizes

And more!

Actual base salary considers several factors including but not limited to geography, job-related knowledge, experience, and budget. The start of the salary range is typically associated with the minimum experience required.

At CIM Group, we believe that the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our employees enhance everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is not only respected but celebrated. We strive to ensure that our workplace is free from discrimination and harassment, allowing everyone to contribute meaningfully and feel a sense of belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit any form of unlawful discrimination and adhere to the laws enforced by the EEOC. Our goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where all employees can grow and make impactful contributions together.

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