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Cyperus Group LLC lists this Associate - Corporate Finance & Financial Reporting (Union County) opportunity in union county, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Associate – Corporate Finance & Financial Reporting About the Opportunity
A leading global real estate investment firm is seeking an Associate to join its Corporate Finance team supporting a publicly traded real estate investment platform. This is an excellent opportunity to join a newly established, high-visibility finance team and gain broad exposure to financial reporting, SEC reporting, month-end close, internal controls, acquisitions, and strategic finance initiatives.
The successful candidate will work closely with senior finance leadership while partnering across accounting, tax, legal, operations, investor relations, and external service providers. This role offers outstanding career growth, significant responsibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Close
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including reconciliations, supporting schedules, analyses, and reporting packages.
Support preparation of quarterly and annual financial reporting deliverables, including SEC filings, earnings materials, board reporting, and internal management reporting.
Assist in reviewing investment activity, acquisitions, valuations, financing activity, capital transactions, and corporate-level financial results.
Accounting & Controls
Prepare schedules supporting accounting policies, financial reporting, SOX compliance, and public company reporting requirements.
Assist with documenting and testing internal controls while maintaining audit-ready support.
Support technical accounting research and documentation for acquisitions, consolidations, and new accounting standards.
Business Partnership
Coordinate with portfolio companies, external administrators, auditors, and internal stakeholders to obtain and analyze financial information.
Partner closely with finance, tax, legal, operations, investor relations, and investment teams on recurring reporting and special projects.
Prepare analyses and presentation materials for senior leadership, board reporting, auditors, and investor communications.
Process Improvement
Identify opportunities to enhance reporting processes, reconciliations, templates, and workflow efficiency.
Participate in special projects and ad hoc analyses supporting strategic business initiatives.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
3+ years of public accounting and/or industry accounting experience.
Experience within real estate, REITs, asset management, financial services, public company accounting, or SEC reporting is preferred.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, and internal controls.
Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while collaborating effectively across teams.
Demonstrated intellectual curiosity, accountability, and commitment to producing high-quality work.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Join a newly formed finance team with exceptional visibility.
Broad exposure to SEC reporting, financial reporting, acquisitions, and strategic finance initiatives.
Partner directly with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
Strong long-term career growth within a premier global investment platform.
Collaborative culture with significant ownership and responsibility from day one.
Who can apply
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