Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

About the Company:

We are looking for a highly motivated and proactive FP&A Manager to join our client's finance team in a rapidly growing organization within the investment management sector. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player with exceptional organizational skills, a clear communicator, and a drive to deliver actionable, timely analysis that contributes to the overall success of the business.

About the Role:

Calculate fund or investment-level performance for both internal and third-party reporting, adhering to GIPS and/or NACREIF standards. Maintain and update the REIT capital forecast. Develop performance models and forecasts for both evergreen and closed-end fund strategies. Prepare internal investment waterfall calculations for joint venture investments and fund-wide performance. Support the creation of quarterly investor reports by collaborating with Asset Management and Accounting teams. Compile and prepare quarterly investor account statements. Assist with quarterly and annual fair value preparation in partnership with Investment Analysts. Aid in investment and asset management initiatives. Conduct benchmarking analysis on industry and competitor performance (real estate and private equity). Work with Investor Relations to ensure data integrity across ERP systems and investor portals. Gather supporting data for third-party appraisals and work with valuation experts. Support the preparation of quarterly and annual fund performance track record calculations. Collaborate with external auditors when necessary. Prepare responses to investor, wealth manager, and auditor confirmations. Manage and address investor inquiries efficiently. Assist Investor Relations with operational due diligence requests. Perform investment return calculations. Help develop and refine KPI reporting. Handle ad-hoc financial projects as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Calculate fund or investment-level performance for both internal and third-party reporting, adhering to GIPS and/or NACREIF standards.
• Maintain and update the REIT capital forecast.
• Develop performance models and forecasts for both evergreen and closed-end fund strategies.
• Prepare internal investment waterfall calculations for joint venture investments and fund-wide performance.
• Support the creation of quarterly investor reports by collaborating with Asset Management and Accounting teams.
• Compile and prepare quarterly investor account statements.
• Assist with quarterly and annual fair value preparation in partnership with Investment Analysts.
• Aid in investment and asset management initiatives.
• Conduct benchmarking analysis on industry and competitor performance (real estate and private equity).
• Work with Investor Relations to ensure data integrity across ERP systems and investor portals.
• Gather supporting data for third-party appraisals and work with valuation experts.
• Support the preparation of quarterly and annual fund performance track record calculations.
• Collaborate with external auditors when necessary.
• Prepare responses to investor, wealth manager, and auditor confirmations.
• Manage and address investor inquiries efficiently.
• Assist Investor Relations with operational due diligence requests.
• Perform investment return calculations.
• Help develop and refine KPI reporting.
• Handle ad-hoc financial projects as needed.

Qualifications:

Strong data analysis and financial modeling skills. At least 7 years of experience in investment advisory roles, particularly in real estate, private equity, REITs, or joint venture structures. Ability to interpret and understand entity formation or investment offering documents. A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is required (CPA, CFA, or advanced degree is a plus). Proficient in Microsoft Office and accounting software. In-depth knowledge of GAAP, investor reporting, and financial analysis. Strong critical thinking and project management abilities. Capable of working independently and within a team. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work full-time in our Irvine, CA office.

Required Skills:

Strong data analysis and financial modeling skills. In-depth knowledge of GAAP, investor reporting, and financial analysis. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

At least 7 years of experience in investment advisory roles, particularly in real estate, private equity, REITs, or joint venture structures. Proficient in Microsoft Office and accounting software. Strong critical thinking and project management abilities.