Based in Century City, Los Angeles, Pegasus is a national commercial real estate advisory firm that has a well-diversified services platform consisting of investment sales, capital markets, asset management and leasing. By leveraging its suite of services and investing heavily in its integrated marketing, technology and research capabilities, Pegasus has successfully positioned its valued clients to withstand and thrive in all market cycles since the firm's inception in 1988. All of the services within the Pegasus platform have been thoughtfully and organically developed over the firm's 30+ year history for the sole purpose of providing the highest level of real estate advisory to its exclusive roster of clients. Pegasus delivers superior results with an unparalleled degree of quality and consistency by building a truly comprehensive, in-house suite of services and solutions designed around its discerning clients' needs and objectives. By building long-term relationships and developing a deep and intimate knowledge of its clients' real estate positions, Pegasus enables its clients to achieve consistent, reliable and elite investment performance.
About the Career Opportunity
Pegasus is considering financial planning & analysis manager level candidates with 3-7+ years of relevant industry experience to lead the firm's finance and accounting department in Los Angeles. The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager will manage all day-to-day finance and accounting functions for the firm in collaboration with third-party advisors. The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager will also be involved in executive committee meetings to present key financial reporting data to ensure the firm's data-driven strategic growth process continues to be financially sound. The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager must demonstrate a genuine desire to gain increased exposure to, and build a career in, the commercial real estate advisory services industry.
The culture at Pegasus is intentionally unique. Our modern office located in Century City sits in the thriving epicenter of Los Angeles. New team members can expect a positive atmosphere in an open office design where top industry experts surround and provide you with support and education. Comprised of sophisticated professionals with an established track record, Pegasus will provide new team members with exposure to a large breadth of real estate knowledge and experience while promoting critical analysis, creative thinking and collaborative problem-solving.
Essential Responsibilities
Evaluate, improve and implement the firm's financial strategy
Create and present corporate-level budgets and financial reports during regular intervals to assist the executive committee and other necessary parties with managing the P&L
Deliver variance reporting against budgets, prior year performance, and forecasts
Develop, enhance and enforce policies and procedures for the firm in order to improve overall operational efficiency and governance
Evaluate and improve current finance and accounting software and systems
Manage, process, onboard, train and reconcile payroll, benefits, and other employee benefit programs and systems
Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and supervise the month-end close process of the business
Manage expense approvals and reimbursements
Work with tax and accounting professionals to ensure tax and corporate compliance
Education and Qualifications
3-7 years of relevant experience
CPA, CFA, MBA and/or CMA, preferred
A Bachelor's degree from a top tier university, required
Relevant Skills and Experience
Capable of prioritizing initiatives, setting goals, and owning processes
Adept at identifying risk based on complex corporate-level budgeting or tax-specific scenarios
Excel at managing multiple priority projects to completion within agreed upon deadlines
Proven track record of consistently delivering high-quality and reliable output
Tenacious work ethic in a demanding, evolving, collaborative, and team-oriented environment
Effective at idea generation, strategic planning, and execution of initiatives
Demonstrate personal pride, accountability, and urgency in achieving results
Strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite of Products
Experience with Quickbooks Online accounting software, required
Proficiency in ADP WorkforceNow HR and Payroll software, preferred
To learn more about us, please visit www.pegasusinvestments.com