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Remote/Hybrid Role: While we are located in the Washington DC area and are seeking candidates who are located in or willing to relocate to the Washington DC area, our firm is fully remote. Our team works remotely day to day and gets together occasionally for meetings and other corporate outings.
Position: West End is seeking a VP of Corporate Finance to oversee the firm’s growing real estate portfolio. This is a senior level position, reporting directly to West End’s two managing partners, and will be intimately involved in a variety of responsibilities throughout the company’s platform. The responsibilities of the position, summarized below, are expected to continue to expand and evolve as the company and portfolio continue to grow.
Responsibilities:
o Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key financial partners including investors, consultants, vendors, accounting staff and others.
o Oversee organizational budgeting, accounting and cash management to ensure accurate. reporting, interpretation and analysis of financial results in conjunction with forecasts and long range plans.
o Manage and support the preparation of the annual consolidated corporate audit and tax returns.
o Develop and complete timely financial statements and report on transactions and/or information requests.
o Manage and monitor the organization’s cash flow.
o Supervise the third-party accounting team on day to day operations that includes, but is not limited to, accounts receivable & payable, financial reports, payroll, invoicing, cash receipts and disbursements.
o Analyze and project property and corporate level tax implications.
o Manage and maintain proprietary investor database.
o Manage all reporting functions of the company, including internal reporting and analysis as well as external quarterly reporting for investors.
o Identify and execute new opportunities to increase revenues and reduce costs at the corporate level.
o Liaise between the asset management, construction and legal teams; including coordination, oversight, and decision-making for any projects that involve multiple teams working together.
o Always be a proper representative and ambassador of the West End brand.
o Proactively take on new assignments and deliver quality work product without errors.
o Frequent, dependable communication, creativity and positive attitude are essential.
Skills and Qualifications:
o 5+ years of experience in real estate tax accounting and/or finance.
o Microsoft Office expertise (particularly Excel, also Outlook, Word and Powerpoint)
o Highly analytical, top-tier Excel modeling skills and a thorough understanding of real estate accounting and tax assumptions and implications.
o Ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
o Proactive contributor to a young, active team with a demonstrated passion for one’s own professional development.
o Self-starter with ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
o Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to apply and enhance existing skill set.
o Ability to assess, present and analyze information effectively.
o Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
o Strong written and verbal communication skills are critically important.
o Excellent problem-solving ability.
o Strong work ethic.
o Attention to detail.
o Honesty and integrity.
o Company-first mentality.
o Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
As a young and entrepreneurial group, we are seeking like-minded individuals who are self-motivated and committed to the long-term growth of the firm.
