Accounting Manager - Real Estate Investments

Job Description:

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead - our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It's a big ask, but it's one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate - pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it's the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it's a career with purpose. It's a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future - including your own.

We're actively seeking a talented Accounting Manager to join our Real Estate Equity Accounting and Operations team in Newport Beach, CA.

As an Accounting Manager - Real Estate Investments you'll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by leading a team of professionals through operational and accounting and reporting responsibilities for the Pacific Life Investment and Accounting and Reporting team, specifically the Equity Real Estate Investments group.

How you'll help move us forward:

• Ensure Cash receipts and disbursements are properly handled and recorded

• Set up property information and banking information in Yardi on an ad-hoc basis.

• Manage and review the preparation, maintenance, and reconciliation of general ledger accounts, management reports, and financial statements

• Review monthly trial balance uploads of underlying investment financial statements, which includes the review of underlying investment financial statements to gain a deeper understanding of fluctuations

• Review Senior's and Accountant II's journal entries

• Review monthly key performance indicator (KPI) uploads

• Ensure the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with GAAP and STAT

• Review the quarterly financial statement analyses

• Assist with fixed asset transactions for our real estate investments (i.e., review opening entries, disposition entries, and complex transactions)

• Assist with and review annual audit related items

• Lead, provide support, and coach staff members in their day-to-day responsibilities and work goals. This includes giving thoughtful, direct, and supportive verbal and written feedback to direct reports throughout the year

• Keep up to date on the status of assignments on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Ensure team members are held accountable and communicate status frequently

• Maintain good relations with key business partners and stakeholders

The experience you bring:

• 8+ years of relevant accounting experience and a 4-year degree or equivalent experience.

• 3-5 years of team leadership and management experience.

• Experience with Yardi or equivalent software solution, including the Investment Management module

• Real Estate Industry experience, particularly investment accounting or property management accounting

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

• Strong Communication Skills

What makes you stand out:

• Real Estate Industry experience, particularly investment accounting or property management accounting

• CPA License

• GAAP and STAT Accounting experience

• Public Accounting experience

• Ability to constructively handle ambiguity

You can be who you are.

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Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the company's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

Your Benefits Start Day 1

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we're committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we've got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents

• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program

• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

EEO Statement:

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.