SUMMARY:

This role combines a strong knowledge of finance and accounting with project management experience to plan and manage the implementation of finance, accounting, and investor-related processes and systems. The role entails collaborating with internal and external teams to plan project timelines, budgets, and objectives. During the implementation, responsibilities include active participation in implementation, tracking project progress, preparing reports for team updates, and ensuring the project remains within budget. Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Leadership and Implementation:

· Spearhead projects for new processes, systems, and data migrations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

· Actively participate in strategic planning for process improvement, systems optimization, and implementations.

Consultant and Vendor Management:

· Cultivate and manage relationships with consultants and vendors, ensuring their contributions align with project objectives.

Project Management:

· Serve as the primary internal and external lead for all project facets, encompassing:

- Defining, documenting, and communicating project scope.

- Conducting and documenting project cost-benefit analysis.

- Identifying and communicating project risks.

- Assigning and overseeing tasks to internal and external teams.

- Managing project timelines and milestones.

- Regularly updating the team on project status.

System and Process Testing and Documentation:

· Oversee and participate in the testing of new systems or processes.

· Document newly implemented processes and ensure they are accessible and understandable.

Training and Change Management:

· Facilitate comprehensive training for end-users on new systems and processes.

· Manage the deployment of new systems and processes, preparing employees and external partners for the change.

· Monitor and report on the effectiveness and adoption of new systems and processes.

Security and Compliance:

· Conduct routine reviews of system security access to ensure compliance with data protection standards.

· Coordinate with the IT department to leverage existing technology and align with internal policies and security protocols

Continuous Improvement:

· Regularly assess and optimize the effectiveness of new systems and processes, making adjustments as necessary to meet evolving business needs.

Example Projects

· Build a process for transmitting data from our accounting system to our asset management portal.

· Create efficiency and effective controls to improve vendor payment and investor distribution process.

· Build a system to automate financial reporting and distribution.

· Automate monthly bank reconciliations.

· Deploy a new banking product for select bank accounts and implement banking controls.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational Background:

• Bachelor's degree in finance or relevant functional area with advanced education preferred.

Professional Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of professional work experience in financial systems and processes.
• Extensive experience in managing projects, including systems implementation, process improvement, and data migration.
• Demonstrated success in leading projects to fruition, with a focus on delivering tangible results.
• Experience in managing consultants and vendor relationships, including interpreting and negotiating contracts.
• Prior experience in real estate or private equity a plus.
• Big 4 or public accounting or business consulting experience a plus.

Technical Proficiency:

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with the following systems is advantageous but not mandatory: MRI, SQL, AvidXchange, Juniper Square, Northspyre, Visio, and Visual Basic.

Certifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is beneficial but not a prerequisite.

Core Competencies

Leadership Skills:

• Proven ability to work autonomously and lead through influence.
• Strategic thinker with a keen understanding of the broader business and financial landscape.

• Intellectually curious with the ability to operate as a change leader.
• Action-oriented mindset with a track record of strategic decision-making and problem-solving.

Communication and Interpersonal Abilities:

• Exceptional communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders at various levels.
• Strong aptitude for building trust and developing effective cross-disciplinary relationships.

Data Security and Ethical Conduct:

• Unwavering commitment to maintaining the security of sensitive data, ensuring confidentiality.
• Demonstrating the highest standards of integrity in all professional interactions.

Salary Range: $90-130k annual

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Hackman Capital Partners, LLC (Hackman) is a privately held, real-estate investment and operating company, based in Los Angeles, California, that focuses on commercial industrial and studio properties in major U.S. and European markets. Founded in 1986, the firm has $10 billion in overall assets under management, with investments across 37 states—having owned, through our affiliated entities, over 330 properties totaling 37-plus million square feet. Recognizing the growing demand in urban markets, we were one of the early pioneers of converting industrial properties into creative office and media space in Southern California. Today we are the world's preeminent film and television studio platform—acquiring, operating, servicing, and developing independent studio properties in the industry's top production markets. Our unrivaled portfolio of studio assets includes more than 131 active sound stages at 17 studio facilities- and another 80 stages planned or in development - across North America, the UK, Ireland, and Scotland. Some of Hackman's most notable Southern California projects include Radford Studio Center which includes 1.1 million square feet of studio space and broadcast facility, Television City Studios, a 780,000 square-foot television and broadcast facility with an opportunity to develop 1.2 million square feet; The Culver Studios, a 14.3-acre film and television studio campus and home of Amazon Studios The Culver Steps, a 1.16-acre, mixed-use development, directly adjacent to The Culver Studios and also home to Amazon Studios; Manhattan Beach Studios, a 587,000 square-foot studio on 21.8 acres; a 75,000-square-foot creative office conversion at 5500 West Jefferson Boulevard in Los Angeles; a 550,000-square-foot creative campus conversion in El Segundo; the Beats/Apple Southern California headquarters; and Westwood One Studios. Hackman Capital Partners is currently constructing approximately 1 million square feet of creative office and media-related campus space in Southern California. Hackman Capital Partners is headquartered in Los Angeles, California and has an additional office in Columbus, Ohio. For more information, visit www.hackmancapital.com.

Hackman Capital Partners is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We also provide opportunities in accordance with the ADA and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the company.