Investment Accountant

UBS is a leading global financial services firm. UBS Global Asset Management is one of the world's leading asset managers, providing traditional and alternative investment management solutions to private clients, financial intermediaries and institutional investors worldwide. Our aim is to deliver consistent investment results to our clients with distinctive and innovative services. UBS is a leading global financial services firm. UBS Global Asset Management is one of the world's leading asset managers, providing traditional and alternative investment management solutions to private clients, financial intermediaries and institutional investors worldwide. Our aim is to deliver consistent investment results to our clients with distinctive and innovative services. UBS Global Asset Management Real Estate is an institutional real estate manager providing acquisition, asset management, portfolio management, research, valuation and property sales expertise for its clients. We operate through our legal entity, UBS Realty Investors LLC. As a professional fiduciary, we are experienced in selecting, underwriting, acquiring and managing properties varying in size from million to over $250 million. Core and value-added strategies utilizing a range of investment structures, including wholly owned properties, joint ventures and participating mortgages, have successfully been implemented.Whether buying, managing or selling equity real estate, we have demonstrated the ability to serve virtually any combination of clients' requirements.Over 28 years of real estate investment advisory experienceMore than USD 15.0 billion under management on behalf of nearly 250 clientsMulti-disciplined real estate organization with staff of approximately 175U.S. Headquarters in Hartford, Connecticut with offices in California, Texas and New YorkManages investments in Europe, Asia and Australia, totaling over $38 billion in real estate and real estate securities worldwide There is an immediate opening in the UBS Realty Investors Accounting and Reporting Department. The responsibilities of this position include the following: Oversee the accounting and reporting for an assigned portfolio of real estate investments, including supervision of the accounting activities of third-party property management firms. Meet high quality review and reporting standards.Supervise the cash control function for assigned entities, ensuring appropriate cash management.Provide technical accounting guidance and training to third-party property management firms. Ensure reporting within established timeframes and compliance with established UBS Realty policies and procedures.Analyze fluctuation of net investment income for real estate investments/portfolios and investigate variances. Evaluate U.S. GAAP, market value accounting practices, and statutory accounting requirements to determine impact of new technical literature or applicability of existing literature to property or portfolio accounting and reporting.Prepare and analyze quarterly and annual audited financial statements for client portfolios. Liaise with independent auditors. Handle ad hoc reporting requests.Participate in the design, implementation, and maintenance of financial information management systems affecting investment accounting functions.Represent accounting on acquisition due diligence teams. Lead accounting due diligence audits and report findings to team management and Investment Committee.Lead operational audits of third party management firms. Evaluate internal controls and report findings, including recommendations for improvements.Calculate and analyze portfolio returns. We can offer a stimulating working environment, a culture of mutual respect and commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards. If you would like to work for a global organization where individual contribution counts and where your ambitions and abilities can make a difference, please apply for this position. UBS is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. Contact Details UBS Global Asset Management 30023BR           http://www.ubs.com/