Job Description
The Wolff Company, a multifamily-focused real estate investment firm, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our private equity real estate platform and play a key role in supporting a portfolio of 5+ investment funds and related entities. This position offers exposure across the full fund lifecycle—from monthly close and financial reporting to capital activity, cash management, and audit coordination. Individual funds have unique structures and transactions, providing technical variety.
This role is well-suited for an experienced accountant who enjoys ownership, problem-solving, and process improvement within a collaborative team.
This role is hybrid, with an expected in-office presence 1 day per week (Wednesdays) at our Scottsdale, AZ office. Occasional additional in-office days may be necessary to support important projects, collaboration, or meetings.
What You Will Be Doing:
Fund Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Support accounting and fund administration for multiple private equity real estate funds, each with distinct structures and operational considerations
- Lead the monthly close process of assigned balance sheet accounts, including preparation and review of reconciliations and resolution of reconciling items for both audited and unaudited funds
- Prepare financial statements and related schedules in accordance with US GAAP on a monthly and quarterly basis
- Produce year-end working papers and actively support fund audits and reviews
- Calculate fund management fees and reconcile payments and accounting entries
- Assist in coordinating capital calls, distributions, and any other Fund transactions
- Assist with cash management reporting, reconciling distribution and contribution accounts as needed
Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Assist with supervision of cash activities
- Review invoice support, appropriate approvals, internal and external communications, and wire detail instructions prior to payment release
- Reconcile cash receipts and disbursements to bank activity and investigate and resolve discrepancies
Process Improvement & Growth
- Leverage available tools and technologies to streamline processes and improve controls
- Document operating procedures for assigned accounting activities
- Opportunity for additional responsibilities as you progress in the role
- 3+ years of accounting experience, with at least 1 year of public accounting strongly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or related field
- CPA or progress towards CPA is encouraged
- Solid foundation in US GAAP, with exposure to investment or fund accounting preferred
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple entities and deadlines
- Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving skill
- Technical knowledge and application required for Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Outlook, Word). Intermediate knowledge of Excel formulas and functions needed (Sum, If statements, Vlookup, Conditional Formatting, etc.)
WHY WOLFF?
We offer a competitive total rewards package which includes:
- Generous compensation packages
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401k plus match
- Vacation and sick time
- Complimentary guest suite privileges
- And more…
We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. We are committed to maintaining a welcoming and equitable environment. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact [email protected].
COMPANY OVERVIEW
The Wolff Company is an integrated real estate investment firm focused on the mission-driven development and management of rental communities across the North America.
Wolff combines a discretionary private equity platform with an integrated, in-house development team and a newly formed resident experience company. The Wolff Company focuses on improving the lives of its residents by fundamentally redefining the residential rental experience, while delivering outsized investment returns.
Since 1949, The Wolff Company has promoted a “people first” culture that encourages relentless innovation, steadfast execution, faithful stewardship and continuous learning.