Director of Finance

1 week ago


Columbia, South Carolina, United States Blue Heron Asset Management, LLC Full time
About Blue Heron Asset Management, LLC

Blue Heron Asset Management, LLC is a private equity real estate investment management and development firm based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm seeks to achieve superior risk-adjusted returns within well-balanced and actively managed investment funds with a primary focus on multifamily and mixed-use acquisition and development in high-growth southeastern markets.

Role Overview

Blue Heron is seeking an experienced, disciplined, and collaborative candidate to fill the role of Director of Finance. The Director of Finance will oversee several aspects of financial operations of private equity funds and related real estate investments. The position will report to the Chief Financial Officer and will work collaboratively across all areas of the firm. This full-time role is based in Blue Heron's Raleigh, NC office, with the option for hybrid working. This role may require limited travel.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage financial operations for the firm, several private equity funds, and related business entities, including the collection, analysis, and consolidation of accounting transactions, treasury management, and budgeting
  • Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Perform financial planning and analysis including cash flow analysis and forecasting
  • Ensure reporting compliance with financial accounting standards (GAAP) and regulatory agencies
  • Oversee and direct annual financial audits and HUD audits
  • Review preparation of annual tax returns and quarterly tax estimates for investors
  • Safeguard the firm's assets under management through monitoring of, adherence to, and oversight of the firm's internal controls
  • Contribute to development and growth of the finance team to meet needs across all business processes
  • Represent the firm in key relationships, which may include accountants, fund administrators, property management companies, investment partners, banks, and lenders
  • Collaborate with firm leadership and other members of the firm to support business objectives
  • Develop and implement continual improvement of policies and procedures
Candidate Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; master's degree in accounting preferred
  • CPA strongly preferred
  • Minimum 5 years public accounting experience preferred
  • Minimum 10 years financial accounting experience with progressive managerial responsibilities
  • Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP and related reporting requirements
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with superior Excel skills.
  • Proficiency in financial accounting systems
  • Experience with and ability to maintain confidential financial information
Candidate Core Competencies
  • Strong critical thinking in analyzing, interpreting and evaluating data to derive conclusions and make recommendations.
  • Effective communication: Expresses data, knowledge and analysis in a way that is received and understood with clarity and purpose.
  • Strong numerical proficiency and attention to detail.
  • Organization and project management skills.
  • Demonstrated track record of delivering financial data, reports, and other metrics within prescribed timelines.
  • Respect for Blue Heron's core values of accountability, curiosity, integrity, respect, and stewardship.
  • Effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Openness to feedback for professional growth.
Compensation and Benefits

Competitive compensation to be determined based on candidate's experience and qualifications. Blue Heron offers a robust benefits package including:

  • medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • competitive PTO policy
  • volunteer days

Blue Heron is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws.


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