Senior Associate (Financial Restructuring or Distressed Real Estate Preferred)

Company Description

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm providing technical, scientific, and financial expertise. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high-stakes events demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, and clear-cut analysis. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services enabling clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.  We have over 100 locations worldwide. We are highly committed to all members of our community, both employees and clients. Our organization focuses on promoting a sense of community and inspiring our people to achieve results that exceed goals.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our dynamic team in San Diego, providing support across a wide range of projects and industries, with a primary focus on distressed real estate projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in a variety of tasks, ranging from low-to-mid-level responsibilities to higher-level strategic initiatives within our firm. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding or quick ability to grasp our work, with a background in real estate operations or finance preferred. Approximately 40% of the role involves on-site management of properties, requiring hands-on operational oversight.

Our clients often find themselves in situations of distress that require expert advice swiftly. These situations, whether they present as a crisis or an opportunity, may necessitate restructuring, workout, turnaround, or even wind-down strategies. During these critical times, our clients look to us to provide a steadying hand for the best outcome. The position is based in the San Diego County area with expectations to work in the office 5 days per week full-time.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the reporting manager in project management and financial analysis across a wide range of projects and industries, including real estate and operating companies.
• Execute and review detailed financial modeling, build and analyze cash flow forecasts, and conduct comprehensive financial statement reviews.
• Assist in the preparation of assessments and court reporting.
• Conduct industry research and contribute to client engagements with due diligence.
• Collaborate effectively within project teams and interact with senior-level client personnel.
• Manage physical on-site property operations and ensure operational efficiencies.
• Maintain strict adherence to project timelines and deliverables.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of internal processes and procedures.
• Demonstrate proactive problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Uphold the highest ethical standards and maintain credibility in all interactions.

Qualifications

The desired candidate will possess the following professional abilities and work experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in Audit, Big 4 Accounting, Banking, Finance and/or distressed asset consulting or restructuring, or related fields.
• A degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or Accounting is preferred. A Master's or specialty in Real Estate is a plus.
• Deep understanding of financial modeling, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Highly organized, dyanmic and posess the ability to pivot and shift focus without losing deadlines or priorities.
• A willingness to travel, up to 40%, as required by client service needs.
• Experience in corporate finance, banking, consulting or accounting preferred
• CPA, CFA, CTP, and CIRA are a plus
• Should be motivated, demonstrate a high degree of energy, and be a self-starter; someone who is enthusiastic, proactive, and who takes initiative to get the job done
• Must have the ability to multitask, often in a time-pressured, urgent environment
• Excellent financial, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Excellent project management skills and proven capabilities to support project teams
• Ability to independently develop and write superior quality work product with limited oversight
• Ability to work both independently, as well as a team member

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Must be able to sit for long period of time
• Must be comfortable to work in a remote and/or hybrid environment
• Must be flexible to work outside of the 8:30am – 5:30pm business hours if needed
• Must be flexible to travel 

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