Treasury Analyst - Finance

Sterling Investors, LP (“Sterling”) is a privately held, employee-owned real estate investment advisor that was founded in September 2019 by Khaled W. Kudsi, based on two simple philosophies: (i) the investor comes first and (ii) no one takes better care of assets than their owner.

Sterling raised over $400 million of equity commitments from institutional investors. Sterling will pursue a broad range of value-add and opportunistic real estate-related investment opportunities across all asset classes in the U.S. and Western Europe.

Mr. Kudsi has been actively investing in real estate for more than 20 years. Before founding Sterling Investors in 2020, Mr. Kudsi was at Northwood Investors. Mr. Kudsi joined Northwood Investors in 2010 and served as a Senior Managing Director from 2013 and then as Head of Acquisitions from 2017 until his departure in 2019. Prior to joining Northwood Investors, Mr. Kudsi was a Principal in the Real Estate team at The Blackstone Group for over nine years and was based out of London and New York.

Sterling believes that if we serve our investors well, our success will surely follow. We intend to build a culture that reflects this belief and recognizes there is power in the alignment of interests and operating with integrity and transparency. Sterling seeks out and welcomes diversity of voices, thoughts, talent, and energy so we can continuously evolve and be at our best regarding values and achievement.

Based in New York, Sterling seeks a detail-oriented Treasury Analyst to join the Finance Group. This is an exciting opportunity to join a best-in-class team as we continue to lead the business through cash and liquidity management. The position reports to the Controller and will provide exposure to various areas of the company while partnering closely with internal and external business partners to work through all cash & banking management plans. In this role, you will be required to analyze and interpret financial data, prepare treasury reports, and generate financial forecasts, develop efficient cash and banking management strategies, and contribute to projects as needed. The candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills and effectively convey information within the company and to external service providers. We seek someone who can take the initiative while maintaining a strong sense of responsibility and is eager to learn and develop their skillset.

• Oversee day-to-day financial activities (e.g., Bank reconciliations, AP and AR maintenance, and coordination and analysis of banking fees)

• Administering opening and closing bank accounts

• Maintaining a comprehensive list of all accounts, users, and access type

• Preparing outgoing wires, internal transfers, and ACH vendor payments and confirming the accuracy of incoming wires

• Maintaining DACA Accounts in line with DACA and loan agreements

• Processing and reporting of annual Form 1099

• Documenting transactions and updating ledgers and the financials database

• Assisting in the preparation of financial forecasts such as revenue, expenses, and loan estimations

• Supporting quarterly and annual compliance and audit request (e.g., Lender certifications and loan and bank confirmations)

• Participate in treasury projects that drive operational improvements, including enhancing finance software, and other cross-functional initiatives

• Assists with the review of Concur expense reports and ensuring compliance with the firm’s policies

• Assist with employees Concur expense reports and inquiries

Required - The successful candidate will have at least 3-4 years of relevant Finance or Accounting experience within Finance, real estate, or banking and will possess the following:

 

·        Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting, Economics, or a related major

·        Must have advanced proficiency with Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, and PowerPoint presentations

·        Working knowledge of treasury operations, payment methods, and general banking services and products, including online banking and or treasury management systems

·        Proactive, hands-on, detail-oriented, strong organizational skills and a commitment to a high-quality work product

·        Entrepreneurial mindset, strong sense of personal integrity, self-starter who can function independently and as part of a team

·        Ability to manage multiple priorities in a growing real estate investment company

·        An enthusiastic team member who collaborates well with others and builds strong working relationships, both internally and externally

·        Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation preferred

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