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Financial Reporting Analyst

San Diego, CA

A publicly traded CRE company is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Financial Reporting Analyst to join their team. This key individual will be responsible for assisting with financial reporting and general accounting tasks which include review of monthly financials, reconciliations, and other projects as needed. This role will be dynamic in nature and special projects will focus on improving overall efficiency and process improvement within the department and company.

Responsibilites

  • Assist with the company’s financial planning process including the annual budget process, quarterly reforecast and long range forecasts and cash analysis.
  • Update estimated fair market valuation for our commercial properties using Argus software.
  • Presenting the annual and quarterly forecast to the CFO and Controllers
  • Preparing and updating quarterly presentations that accompany the 10-Qs and 10-Ks.
  • Prepare and maintain initial draft SEC reports for 10-Ks, 10-Qs and 8-Ks.
  • Managing the debt covenant compliance responsibilities / lender reporting within the company.
  • Monitor property-level cash needs, including loan draws and capital calls and facilitate between Accounting and Finance Departments. 
  • Responsible for assigned project-level internal and external ad-hoc reporting deliverables on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis (municipality taxes, cash flow analysis, financings, compliance, etc.) ensuring all deliverables are accurate, timely, and within company policy.
  • Developing and monitoring the key performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance.
  • Performing economic and industry analyses to identify and recommend response strategies to trends impacting the business.
  • Assist with the Internal Control documentation and work with “Internal Audit” department for quarterly testing.

Requirements

  • Three (3) to Five (5) years of progressive financial accounting and reporting experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree required, and a CPA a plus.
  • Prior SEC financial reporting preparation and filing experience. 
  • Knowledge and experience with Yardi Voyager (or equivalent mid- to large- tier ERP System);
  • Knowledge and experience with ARGUS commercial real estate software a plus.
  • Prior work experience with Big Four accounting firm (or other nationally recognized firm) a plus. 
  • Extensive working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Understanding of policy and procedure implementation and internal control documentation.
  • Real estate accounting experience preferred.

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Asset Management Associate

San Diego or Los Angeles, CA

A national real estate investment company led by an experienced management team with a proven track record of investing, developing and operating life science real estate is looking for an experienced Associate to support their Asset Management team.

This key Asset Management team member will work cross-functionally and focus on asset value creation, property reporting, and financial analysis, and will guide property strategic decisions, interaction with joint venture partners and limited partners, budgeting, and business plan execution for the firm’s real estate investments.

Responsibilites

  • Prepare Investment Committee memos as well as quarterly and annual reporting evaluating asset performance
  • Produce strategic business plans and work with property management team to produce annual budgets and future cashflow projections for portfolio assets
  • Maintain detailed and dynamic financial models and cash flows in Excel and Argus for existing portfolio assets to support operational decisions
  • Track commitments to lenders and capital partners
  • Manage and review the property budgeting process including capital needs, valuations, and periodic appraisals
  • Conduct lease analyses and assist with the lease negotiation process for prospective tenants
  • Review and monitor governing documents, including partnership agreements, loan agreements, leases, or other legal documents
  • Provide portfolio management support including project level communication with LPs
  • Review due diligence documentation as part of transaction due diligence and transition process
  • Become part of a collaborative and multi-functional team

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in an analytically based real estate investment banking or institutional private equity role, ideally in Class A commercial product
  • Advanced Excel underwriting and experience using ARGUS Enterprise
  • Strong creative, methodical problem-solving skills
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to articulate complex concepts in clear concise and professional manner
  • Self-motivation with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic entrepreneurial environment
  • Unwavering attention to detail and organization; dedicated to excellence in work product and delivery
  • Ability to work effectively with both peers and senior management in a highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented environment
  • Passion for working in the life science field, and how real estate supports mission critical facilities

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10 Years of Building Careers: A Journey of Growth, Grit, and Gratitude

This April marks a full decade since I took a leap into the unknown and started my first company—Building Careers, LLC. I had no background in recruiting. What I did have was a clear mission:
To help others grow, align, and thrive in their careers.

Today, we celebrate 10 years of entrepreneurship—not just building a business, but cultivating a trusted name in San Diego and Southern California’s commercial real estate industry. It’s been a journey of learning, resilience, and forming long-term, meaningful relationships.

From Vision to Reality

Back in 2014, I saw a gap in the market: companies struggling to find quality talent and professionals craving career direction and alignment. I brought my CRE knowledge to the table and dove headfirst into recruiting—learning the business from the ground up.

Soon after, Julia Turpit joined the company. Her recruiting expertise helped us create structure and elevate our approach early on, setting a strong foundation for future growth. Her contribution remains an important part of our story and I am endlessly thankful she came into my life when she did.

What Makes Us Different

We don’t just fill jobs—we build teams.

Over the past 10 years, we’ve made nearly 200 placements across the commercial real estate space, most of whom are still thriving in their roles today. Two of our very first placements—made during our first year—are still with their companies and have grown significantly in responsibility and leadership. That kind of longevity is rare, and we’re proud to be a part of those success stories.

We now work with over 100 repeat clients, and are fortunate to be in a position where we can selectively partner with companies whose values align with ours. We’ve placed entire teams—10+ hires per company—and helped organizations expand into new markets, including Phoenix, Dallas, Denver, and Seattle.

A Strategy That Goes Beyond Resumes

At Building Careers, our strategy is deliberate and human-first. We take the time to deep-dive into company culture and personality alignment, only presenting candidates we genuinely believe will thrive long-term—not just short-term hires or “close enough” matches.

We also encourage companies to co-create growth roadmaps with new hires, not just for the first 30, 60, or 90 days—but extending through the first year and even 5-year career trajectories. This clarity around goals, expectations, and development builds trust, retention, and success—for everyone. We’re here to build alignment and career longevity.

Looking Ahead: The Next 10 Years

As Building Careers moves into its second decade, our focus is on deepening strategic partnerships with clients who share our people-first mindset. We’ll continue to evolve our services in a way that supports long-term growth for both companies and candidates.

This year, we’re also excited to roll out an annual compensation survey, offering greater transparency in the CRE talent market and helping our clients stay competitive and informed.

We remain committed to being not just recruiters, but growth partners—helping shape teams, careers, and company cultures that thrive together.

Gratitude & Growth

To every client who’s trusted us to build their teams—and every candidate who’s allowed us to be part of their journey—thank you. Your growth has always been our “why.”

To my husband, Brent Glova, whose unwavering belief in me has been the backbone of this journey…
To the friends, mentors, and cheerleaders who supported me when the path was unclear…
Thank you for being part of this adventure.

This company has taught me more than I imagined—about leadership, trust, resilience, and relationships. And while I’m proud of what’s behind us, I’m even more excited for what’s ahead.

Here’s to the next 10 years—of growing companies, advancing careers, and building with purpose.

Let’s keep building.

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9 Skill Sets to Advance Your Career

Having a strong skill set is essential in both your personal and professional life. A skill set is a combination of abilities, qualities and experiences you can apply to perform tasks well. These can include soft skills such as interpersonal skills, organization and leadership as well as technical skills such as research, computer programming, accounting writing and more.Spending time on improving your skills can help you achieve personal career goals such as earning a promotion or becoming an expert on a certain topic. Your skill set can be applied to progress in your current career or expanded to earn a job in a different field or industry.

What is a skill set?

A skill set is a collection of skills and abilities. Each person has a different skill set depending on their interests, natural abilities, personal qualities and technical skills. Skills can expand your professional competency and allow you to perform your job well.You can gain and improve skills with education and experience. The more advanced you are in performing certain skills, the more likely you are to get or progress in a job.

Continue Reading: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-develop-your-skill-set

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What Companies Mean When They Say “Don’t Use AI in Your Job Applications”

It’s a confusing time to be a job seeker right now: While artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly critical part of work, many companies (including AI-focused ones) are emphasizing how much they disapprove of the technology being used in the job search.

“Please do not use AI assistants during the application process,” Anthropic, the organization behind popular AI assistant Claude, tells candidates who apply on its website, as reported by 404 Media last month. “We want to understand your personal interest in Anthropic without mediation through an AI system, and we also want to evaluate your non-AI-assisted communication skills.”

You may have a very good excuse for wanting or needing to use AI when applying to jobs. Lief Larson, the CEO of Salesfolks, a hiring agency for sales teams, argues that it can often feel like the only solution for tackling a crowded market that requires playing the numbers game.

“You have massive volumes of job postings at the same time that people who are looking for roles are having to apply to more roles than they ever have before,” Larson says. “If I’m putting myself in the shoes of the candidate, I understand why. You can write more content, you can try and have it be more customized and bespoke to an opportunity. And so the temptation is large, and it’s real to utilize that.”

So what can we make of this contradiction—that adopting AI is a must for many workers, and yet discouraged in one of the most important stages of one’s career journey?

Continue Reading: https://www.themuse.com/advice/ai-in-job-applications

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A Guide to Building Positive and Productive Workplace Relationships

What tactics have you used to build positive workplace relationships at the office? Let us know in the comments!

Think about some of your best moments at work—the times when you’ve felt most fulfilled, most proud of your accomplishments, most happy. It can be at any job—not necessarily your current one.

Chances are, you’re thinking not just about what you were doing in those moments but also who you were with—the higher-up who recognized your accomplishments or the colleagues who were right there with you, cheering you on.

That’s not an accident. As Brandon Smith aka “The Workplace Therapist” explains, workplace relationships are directly tied to happiness at work. And in a time when half of full-time workers report spending more time at work than with their families or on their own, workplace relationships are becoming vital to overall happiness, as well.

But how do you build positive workplace relationships that can help you to be happier and more productive at work while still maintaining personal boundaries?

Continue Reading: https://www.idealist.org/en/careers/guide-building-positive-workplace-relationships

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20 Essential Leadership Skills and How to Develop Them

Some people are natural-born leaders; others work hard to perfect and optimize their leadership skills so they can help their team succeed.

Whether you’re up for a managerial job, you want to impress your boss with your leadership skills or you’re hoping to become a better leader in your current role, there are numerous professional skills and natural qualities you need to possess.

In this guide, we’ll explore the 20 essential leadership skills you need—and how to develop them.

What makes an effective leader?

Strong leadership goes beyond being a good manager. It’s about setting clear and achievable goals for your team to follow, making tough decisions during difficult times, and ensuring there is always an open and clear line of communication within the department.

Top 20 leadership skills

A great leader’s skill set is a varied and comprehensive one — and it should at the very least feature:

1. Effective communication

All great leaders are good communicators — they have the ability to get their point across in a constructive manner and have strong interpersonal skills. They must master all forms of communication, including one-on-ones, company meetings and in written form. You should have the ability to be sensitive to personal situations and give team members the time to share their thoughts and problems.

2. Proactivity

A successful leader doesn’t wait for things to happen; they’re proactive and they anticipate desired results. They identify threats and take action against them. They’re constantly thinking of ways to improve and do better. Whether that goal is business-related or personal, they always strive to do better.

3. Ability to motivate

Good leaders and managers inspire their employees to do better, and they motivate those around them. In fact, a Gallup study found that highly engaged and motivated employees can lead to 21% greater profitability. This can also lead to lower turnover rates and reduced absenteeism.

This fire in their belly comes from their passion and pride to be the best and to achieve more than they ever expected. And as the great Maya Angelou once said: “Nothing will work unless you do.” So, if you want to encourage, you need to show people how.

4. Organization

Organizational skills are crucial in management positions. You need to be able to handle a number of different projects and spend ample time on each, ensuring you meet deadlines. If you lack this quality, you should find techniques and methods to help you be more organized.

5. Confidence

Confidence is important in this role, as people will look at you to learn how to behave, particularly when things are going pear-shaped. If you remain calm and confident in all situations, you’ll teach your staff to carry the same air and morale.

Continue Reading: https://www.careeraddict.com/leadership-skills

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Hard Skills Explained (and the Top 8 for Your Resume)

Don’t forget to focus on your hard skills!

Now that it’s time to apply for a job, your number one goal is going to be to stand out from the crowd of job seekers – all of whom claim to be the best. 

  • How do you prove you have what it takes to beat other candidates?
  • What are you going to do to get the attention of a hiring manager who just had over 100 resumes land on their desk? 

You know that you have to build a stellar resume that will wow them with your career achievements, so you’ve probably spent hours collecting every quantifiable accomplishment you can think of. 

That’s not all you have to do, though! You need to create a list of skills to showcase on your resume, as well. There should be a balanced mix of hard and soft skills, so that future employers know you’ll be able to do the job and get along with other members of the team. 

In this post, we’re going to spend a fair amount of time on hard skills. Not only will we explain hard skills, but you’ll walk away with the top hard skills to include on your resume, based on your industry. 

So, if you’re ready, here we go!

Continue Reading: https://topresume.com/career-advice/what-are-hard-skills

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US tariffs could impact job market, analysts say

President Donald Trump delivered on his threat to hit Canada and Mexico with sweeping import levies and doubled an existing charge on China, Bloomberg reported. But the tariffs will impact jobs here in the US, according to some analyses.

The new US tariffs encompass 25% duties on most Canadian and Mexican imports and raise the charge on China to 20%, according to Bloomberg. They apply to roughly $1.5 trillion in annual imports.

Canada hit back with phased levies on $107 billion worth of US goods, while China imposed tariffs of as high as 15%, mainly on American agricultural shipments, Bloomberg reported. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said March 4 that her government would announce tariffs and other measures on March 9 in response to Trump’s new charges. She said she would likely speak with Trump on March 6.

Tariffs often raise the costs of imported goods, which may hurt business growth at companies such as automakers, according to an analysis published by SIA. Staffing firms that supply such businesses may see demand decline. On the flip side, company cost-cutting may also lead to increased contingent hiring in regions with lower labor costs or in areas that are less impacted by tariffs.

In a statement on Monday, Monster Economist Giacomo Santangelo noted the US labor market continues to exhibit robust growth overall in the healthcare and retail sectors. However, tariffs on industries such as steel and automotive can be a factor in reducing job opportunities. New graduates and those entering the job market face a challenging landscape, particularly in government or aide roles.

Separately, an analysis by Adecco found that tariffs in the US could result in an economic slowdown for Canada in the short term as well as unemployment and business closures. In the long term, Canada may shift its trade relationships to other countries, and global businesses could restructure their supply chains to reduce reliance on the US market. Canadian firms may also innovate and invest in technology to remain competitive.

Meanwhile, more tariffs are coming, including in April with reciprocal tariffs on all US trading partners that have their own levies or other barriers on American products as well as sectoral taxes of 25% on cars, semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, Bloomberg reported. Those tariffs are also poised to be cumulative — in addition to any across-the-board tariff on a particular nation.

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Property Accountant

San Diego, CA

A west-coast CRE owner/operator with a focus on employee growth and remote work is looking for a Property Accountant/Senior to join their team. Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, the successful candidate will produce accurate, timely, and complete financial reporting and perform full-cycle accounting for assigned commercial real estate entities. The property Accountant will interact and collaborate with property and asset management teams, vendors, and/or tenants to enhance investor confidence and facilitate asset appreciation.

Responsibilites

  • Complete day to day accounting functions of assigned properties.
  • Review A/P invoice coding for accuracy in Nexus.
  • Consult with property staff as to general ledger coding for payables, tenant improvements, cash receipts applications, and budget variances
  • Ensure all appropriate reviews and approvals were completed prior to processing data into the accounting system.
  • Prepare journal entries for insurance, property taxes, monthly mortgage payments, accrual/prepaid expenses, and depreciation/amortization expenses.
  • Record and reconcile intercompany fees and intercompany receivable/payable accounts.
  • Maintain fixed asset and leasing commission schedules for tax preparer.
  • Reconcile all balance sheet accounts including bank accounts, receivable, impound, mortgages, and equity accounts.
  • Proactively review income statement trend ledgers and general ledger details monthly to ensure accuracy; identify inconsistencies, make necessary adjustments, and review with asset/property manager, if needed.
  • Perform month-end and year-end closing.
  • Closely monitor lender reserve accounts and prepare lender draws when appropriate.
  • Calculate and enter monthly contract item accruals such as janitorial, security, engineering, and utility expenses to match expenses to the period incurred, and review trial balance for reversing of same entries in the next accounting period
  • Job cost accounting functions, including setting up jobs in MRI & Nexus, verifying job cost codes for accuracy, setting up budgets and commitments for job in MRI, and reviewing job cost reports for accuracy.
  • Prepare periodic reporting to lenders and investors.
  • Review and prepare internal reporting packages for asset and property management.
  • Prepare monthly budget vs actual variance analysis for assigned properties.
  • Review documents such as lease documentation, tenant billing, move out and cash receipts substantiating business transactions.
  • Prepare Rent Statements and distribute them to the field to ensure the accuracy of the following month’s recurring charges and past-due charges.
  • Review the tenant aging report monthly, ensuring all payments are applied to outstanding charges. Investigate and address any unusual balances. Alert and collaborate with property management in collection efforts.
  • Research and answer Property Managers’ questions regarding tenant statements.
  • Review work such as tenant credit memos, non-recurring tenant billings, and questionable cash receipts.
  • Prepare tenant account analysis and reconciliations when tenants dispute charges.
  • Process tenant refunds and deliver them to the Accounts Payable department.
  • Review weekly cash position for assigned properties and proactively alert asset manager of pending cash issues.
  • Prepare, file, and pay property taxes, state income taxes, and privilege taxes for assigned properties and LLCs.
  • Assist with annual CAM reconciliations and proceeding years estimated CAM reconciliations.
  • Provide annual actual expenses for CAM reconciliations and make GL adjustments as needed.
  • Support Assistant Controller with preparation of year-end audit and tax workpapers.
  • Participate in identifying and resolving problems and inconsistencies, recommending appropriate corrective procedures.
  • Monthly privilege tax filings and credit card reconciliations.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years’ full cycle accounting experience.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent accounting experience.
  • Experience with MRI or similar accounting system required.
  • Commercial Real Estate experience and REIT accounting experience are preferred but not required.
  • Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Possess a self-motivated, analytical, inquisitive, and passionate mindset.
  • Possess a demonstrated knowledge base of accounting principles and processes.
  • Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to plan, work independently, and manage priorities against key deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
  • Possesses a customer service orientation with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

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