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Steer — New York City, New York
Job Title: Director, Assistant Controller, Private Real Estate Department: Finance Reports To: Vice President, Private Equity Controller FLSA Code: Exempt Estimated Salary: $145,000 - $160,000 Job Summary: Integral part of a team that plays a critical role in the oversight for accounting, financial reporting, valuation, treasury, and operations for our a public Non-Traded REIT, with additional exposure to a private equity fund. Unparalleled exposure across public and private real estate vehicles (both historical cost and fair value). Cohen Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients.
Responsibilities
/Activities: Ensuring that all investments are accounted for in accordance with US GAAP. Conduct technical accounting research and ensure appropriate application to investments.
may be changed by the Company at any time.
Requirements
: 6-9 years of related experience auditing or working at equity REITs or other historical cost real estate funds (historical cost accounting experience is required) BA/BS in Accounting Big 4 Public accounting experience is recommended CPA license is required Demonstrates inclusive behaviors in support of a culture that values diverse perspectives Agrees to comply with the firm’s hybrid work policy (“work from home policy,” as aligned with the Company’s employee handbook), which currently requires reporting to the Company’s New York City office four (4) days per week, with one (1) remote workday permitted. The ideal candidate would have the following skills: Strong technical accounting/historical cost accounting/US GAAP knowledge Strong attention to detail, follows tasks through to completion and has a high sense of urgency Ability to multi-task, be efficient and execute on deadlines Strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written Ability to institutionalize processes Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment Self-starter, someone who can operate in a fast-passed environment and can work independently and responsibly with limited supervision Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel Motivation to take on additional tasks and get a wide breadth of exposure Critical thinking Note: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.