Fund Analyst

AEW Capital Management • Full-time • Boston, MA, US • $75k - $85k / year • 3d ago

Main Purpose of the Role

Responsible for providing reporting and analysis support to the Portfolio Management and Fund Operation teams, as well as monthly/quarterly reporting to clients.

Responsibilities

Gathering and prepare materials used in monthly/quarterly reports.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reporting to clients.
Work closely with Assistant Controller on client cash forecasting and distribution process.
Validate investment and property level performance returns.
Assist in reviewing annual business plans and quarterly investment updates.
Actively participate in acquisition/disposition/financing with a focus on preparing due diligence analyses, income/expense proration, and closing statements.
Opportunity to work on other ad hoc projects with the fund ops team.

Skills/Experience Required

BS in accounting required
2-3 years of accounting experience
Real estate industry experience a plus, but not necessary
Strong quantitative financial analysis skills
Proficient knowledge of accounting fundamentals
Strong computer skills including MS Excel
Demonstrated experience working with advanced MS Excel functions (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, index match, array formulas, etc.), preferred
Experience combining multiple data sets together for consolidated reporting
Strong attention to detail
Strong oral and communication skills
Able to work effectively and cooperatively in as team member
Ability to take direction and complete assigned work independently
Ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to provide constructive input on improving existing processes

AEW Capital Management is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer.