Careers at RCS

Job Title: Associate General Counsel
Job Type: Full-Time; Exempt
Reports To: Vice President/General Counsel
Date: February 1st, 2021

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

Real Capital Solutions is a highly entrepreneurial Real Estate Investment Company pairing active capital with an emphasis on street level solutions. As an active investment management company, its sources deals in value-add, opportunistic and high barrier to entry markets. RCS is a solution oriented real estate company that focuses on Acquisitions, Development and Management for highly complex and structured real estate opportunities. RCS has over 30 years of operational and real estate expertise with returns that are in the top 5% of private equity real estate firms in the US.

SUMMARY:

Under the management and direction of the General Counsel, the incumbent will be responsible for advising on general real estate and finance matters, entity formation and tax matters and reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide variety of contracts and agreements to support Real Capital Solutions (RCS) in its commercial real estate business. Work will be transactional and will involve preparation, review and negotiation of purchase and sale agreements, operating agreements, 1031 exchanges, as well as closing documents with regard to all acquisitions and dispositions. No litigation work will be required; however, the incumbent will participate in the management of outside litigation counsel in connection with RCS-related disputes and litigation. This leader will become a trusted advisor to senior leadership and work with diverse groups of investors to get results in a challenging and fast paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• All aspects of commercial real estate acquisitions, sales and development, including preparation and negotiation of contracts and all aspects of due diligence and closing.
• Familiarity with and drafting of organizational documents related to joint ventures and limited liability companies. Familiarity with tax laws and regulations is necessary.
• All aspects of 1031 exchanges, including forward, reverse and improvement exchanges.
• Real estate finance, including loan document review and negotiation, as well as loan closings.
• Anticipate and mitigate potential legal problems within the RCS organization, providing relevant advice to senior leadership.
• Assist in the management of legal issues concerning ongoing ventures, entity structures and investor relationships.
• Familiarity with commercial leases, ground leases and common community formation documents a plus.
• Manage outside counsel related to real estate transactions, balancing cost and effectiveness in the delivery of legal services.
• Manage outside litigation counsel and act as a legal consultant for RCS in any legal matters, mediations, arbitrations, and hearings.
• Provide full support of all other RCS departments and employees regarding company and legal matters.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with General Counsel regarding issues that impact the development and operations of the business.
• Assist in the management of the RCS Legal Department and supervision paralegals and legal assistants regarding responsibilities related to RCS acquisitions, dispositions and financing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong academic credentials with a J.D. from an accredited law school; attorney’s license must be current, active and in good standing.
  Minimum 8 years of practice in a law firm or in-house with a practice concentration in real estate, finance, entity formation and other commercial areas.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory/management experience.
  Demonstrated strategic approach to legal problem solving; Detail-oriented, organized, efficient and resourceful with strong follow-through skills.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to interact with legal and business leaders internally and externally.
• Acumen to effectively balance compliance with the law against business goals and initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience supervising other attorneys, paralegals and legal staff.
• Excellent written, verbal and analytical skills, with an ability to communicate complex issues in a simple way and to orchestrate plans to resolve issues and mitigate risks.
• Creative problem solver with the ability to quickly and accurately assess legal risks.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with a customer service attitude.
• Hard-working and a self-starter with the ability to operate independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Process-oriented with desire for constant improvement and development of best practices.
• Strong integrity and commitment to ethics.
• Must be able to communicate and function in an interdisciplinary team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to comply with company rules and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with internal and external representatives through two-way verbal and written communication (speech, hearing, and writing).
• Very proficient in Word, experience in Excel and ability to operate various office equipment including computer, telephone, scanner, copier and calculator.Willingness to work long hours.
• Ability to work independently and refer appropriate matters to supervisor when necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit when doing paperwork or answering emails; use hands or fingers to utilize computer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TO APPLY
Please apply by sending a cover letter, detailing your experience and salary requirements, and resume to:  jobs@realcapitalsolutions.com .
Please enter “Senior Analyst – Hospitality” in the subject line of your email.

Job Title: Senior Analyst – Commercial
Job Type: Full-Time; Exempt
Reports To: Vice President – Acquisitions
Date: March, 2021

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

Real Capital Solutions is a highly entrepreneurial real estate investment company pairing active capital with an emphasis on street level solutions. As an active investment management company sources deals in value-add, opportunistic and high barrier to entry markets. RCS is solutions oriented real estate company that focuses on acquisitions, development, and management for highly complex and structured real estate opportunities. RCS has 30 years of operational and real estate expertise with returns that are in the top 5% of private equity real estate firms in the US.

SUMMARY:

The Senior Analyst position will assist in the acquisition of commercial properties, expected to include the following product types: industrial, office, retail, multifamily and hospitality with a current focus on office and industrial. This individual will have strong financial and written communication skills and prior commercial acquisitions or asset management underwriting experience as a real estate investment analyst.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creating proformas
• Along with the VP of Acquisitions, presenting deals to company founder and investment committee.
• Drafting offers
• Reviewing legal agreements
• Review and analyze leases and rent rolls
• Collect and analyze due diligence information
• Market research and analysis
• Research and identify new investment opportunities
• Create loan request packages
• Create equity request packages
• Draft investment memos and update reports
• Business analysis
• Creating contract exhibits
• Assist in the periodic reforecasting of investments
• Perform asset management analysis, including business plan modifications, market analysis updates, etc.
• Assisting the team with the many other duties involved in acquiring and supporting the asset management of commercial assets.

In order to be able to perform the job, this individual will have the following:

• Strong financial skills and experience underwriting commercial real estate assets.
• Proven Excel, Argus, writing, and communication skills with sound judgment are a must.
• Limited travel to visit potential acquisition deals is required

QUALIFICATIONS:

We anticipate this position will be demanding; therefore, we seek candidates who are:

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics (or related work experience)
• Excellent MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, communication, and writing skills
• Excellent Argus valuation software skills
• 3+ years of real estate underwriting and investment experience
• Driven and ambitious
• Self‐motivated
• Strong writing skills
• Creative and highly analytic problem solver
• Strong research skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to comply with company rules and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with internal and external customers through two-way verbal and written communication (speech, hearing, and writing).
• Ability to operate various office equipment including, computer, telephone, fax, copier, calculator.
• Ability to work long hours.
• Ability to write and see things in close proximity.
• Ability to work independently and refer appropriate matters to supervisor when necessary.
• Ability to comprehend written and verbal communication.Problem solving: the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully and maintains strict confidentiality.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit when doing paperwork or answering emails; use hands or fingers to utilize computer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TO APPLY
Please apply by sending a cover letter, detailing your experience and salary requirements, and resume to:  jobs@realcapitalsolutions.com .
Please enter “Senior Analyst- Commercial” in the subject line of your email.

Job Title: Investor Relations Associate
Job Type: Full-Time; Exempt
Reports To: Director – Capital Markets
Date: March, 2021

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

Real Capital Solutions is a highly entrepreneurial real estate investment company pairing active capital with an emphasis on street level solutions. As an active investment management company sources deals in value-add, opportunistic and high barrier to entry markets. RCS is a solution oriented real estate company that focuses on acquisitions, development and management for highly complex and structured real estate opportunities. RCS has over 35 years of operational and real estate expertise with returns that are in the top 5% of private equity real estate firms in the US.

SUMMARY:

The Marketing and Digital Media Specialist will assist RCS in the execution of company PR and digital media initiatives and will coordinate print and public relations functions. The incumbent will provide guidance and support in increasing brand awareness, promote the company services and properties, drive visitors to the website and effectively communicate through appropriate technology platforms. He/she will have web management responsibilities, which includes copy writing, maintenance of photo and content edits and routing of general correspondence. Additionally, incumbent will be responsible for maintaining a social media presence that enhances company awareness and outreach.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build and maintain relationships with RCS’ investors, including on-going updates on the performance of deals and communication of capital events
• Collaborate on and make recommendations regarding the execution of the investor relations program, including bi-annual investor summits
• Create and maintain a consistent investor communication strategy
• Assist in the creation of offering memorandums and marketing material for distribution to existing and prospective investor relationships
• Manage investor database and track all investor communication
• Track deal structures and key capital / reporting events
• Work with internal partners and the asset management team to respond to investor inquiries
• Manage calendar of investor events and regular investor communication
• Analyze investor targets and identify business development / networking opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate degree in finance, real estate, accounting, or economics (and/or related work experience)
• An MBA or MS in Finance or MRED, or related degree are a plus but not required
• Skilled at financial modeling in MS Excel:
• Firm understanding of Time-Value-Money fundamentals
• Build meaningful graphic summaries
• Ability to prepare concise and informative written presentations in MS Word, MS Power Point
• Extensive quantitative analysis skills and knowledge of capital markets
• Interest and/or experience in private equity
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience (preferably in real estate or related field)
• Very driven with excellent decision-making skills
• Demonstrated passion for investing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills with a variety of personalities and positions.
• Ability to convert complex financial information into understandable text and dialogue.
• Self‐motivated
• Detail oriented
• Creative and analytic problem-solving skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to comply with company rules and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with internal and external customers through two-way verbal and written communication (speech, hearing, and writing).
• Ability to analyze and synthesis accounting information.
• Ability to work independently and be able to accurately discern when to refer matters to supervisor.
• Ability to comprehend written and verbal communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit when doing paperwork or answering emails; use hands or fingers to utilize computer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TO APPLY
Please apply by sending a cover letter, detailing your experience and salary requirements, and resume to:  jobs@realcapitalsolutions.com .
Please enter “Investor Relations” in the subject line of your email.

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst
Job Type: Full-Time; Exempt
Reports to: Senior Finance Director
Date: May 2021

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

Real Capital Solutions is a highly entrepreneurial real estate investment company pairing active capital with an emphasis on street level solutions. As an active investment management company sources deals in value-add, opportunistic and high barrier to entry markets. RCS is solutions oriented real estate company that focuses on acquisitions, development, and management for highly complex and structured real estate opportunities. RCS has 35 years of operational and real estate expertise with returns that are in the top 5% of private equity real estate firms in the US.

SUMMARY:

The Senior Analyst position will assist in the analysis of real estate investment properties or projects, which is expected to include the following: industrial warehouses, suburban office, multifamily, senior housing, hospitality, retail repositioning, townhomes, single family homes, condos, residential land entitlements and other types as the Company continues to diversify.  It is expected that most of the immediate deal flow will be for Commercial Value-Add Investments. This individual will have strong financial and written communication skills and prior analysis experience as a Real Estate Investment Analyst.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare periodic reforecasting of investments
• Updating ARGUS information easily during meetings with Asset Managers
• Review and analyze actuals to budget to forecast
• Creating proformas for newly acquired investments
• Reviewing legal and loan agreements
• Review and analyze leases and rent rolls
• Create loan draw request packages
• Create equity request packages
• Business analysis including hold/sell analysis
• Assist the finance, accounting and other RCS teams with the many other duties involved in acquiring and supporting the Asset Management of Commercial assets.
• Work with Business Development to enhance automated processes

To be able to perform the job, this individual will have the following:

• Strong financial skills and experience underwriting commercial real estate assets.
• Proven Excel, Argus Enterprise, writing, and communication skills with sound judgment are a must.

QUALIFICATIONS:

We anticipate this position will be demanding; therefore, we seek candidates who are:

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics (or related work experience)
• Excellent MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, communication, and writing skills
• Excellent Argus valuation software skills
• Experience in Commercial Real Estate investment.
• Driven and ambitious
• Self‐motivated
• Creative and highly analytic problem solver
• Strong research skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to comply with company rules and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with internal and external customers through two-way verbal and written communication (speech, hearing, and writing).
• Ability to operate various office equipment including, computer, telephone, fax, copier, calculator.
• Ability to work long hours.
• Ability to write and see things in proximity.
• Ability to work independently and refer appropriate matters to supervisor when necessary.
• Ability to comprehend written and verbal communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit when doing paperwork or answering emails; use hands or fingers to utilize computer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TO APPLY:

Please apply by sending a cover letter, detailing your experience and salary requirements, and resume to jobs@realcapitalsolutions.com. Please enter “Senior Analyst – Commercial” in the subject line of your email.

Job Title: IT Business Analyst
Job Type: Full-Time; Exempt
Reports To: Business Applications Manager
Date: May 2021

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

Real Capital Solutions is a highly entrepreneurial real estate investment company pairing active capital with an emphasis on street level solutions. As an active investment management company sources deals in value-add, opportunistic and high barrier to entry markets. RCS is solutions oriented real estate company that focuses on acquisitions, development, and management for highly complex and structured real estate opportunities. RCS has 30 years of operational and real estate expertise with returns that are in the top 5% of private equity real estate firms in the US.

SUMMARY:

Our Business Development Team is looking for an IT Business Analyst to participate in the planning and execution of our forward-looking strategy and support ongoing initiatives.  Our team works across all departments in a horizontal structure, providing business process improvement solutions facilitated by technology, as well as managing the strategic plan and stability of our IT environment.  Our goal is to ensure actionable, accurate information is easily communicated and readily available.  You will work with closely with the Business Applications Manager to perform a wide range of tasks that will be challenging but will also provide a great opportunity for learning.  Examples of current initiatives include integrating the extended MS stack with our business systems and processes, migrating to a cloud environment, development of real time financial forecasting and reporting tools, automating treasury functions, and data mining macroeconomic data to improve investment strategy.  This role is best for a dynamic person who is comfortable interacting with people, has an open mind envisioning real and effective solutions, and has the diligence and talent required to implement technically.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• IT Stack Strategic Planning and Operations
  • Research and identify best hardware and software solutions for infrastructure
  • Find and purchase the most appropriate end user equipment
  • Prepare and participate in RFPs
  • Interface with Managed Service Provider to ensure helpdesk runs smoothly
• Business Automation Development
  • Develop use cases for Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
  • Develop new processes using Robotic Process Automation and IBM Planning Analytics tools
    • Interact with Websites, MS Office Products, Applications, SharePoint, and others as needed
  • Ensure production scheduled processes are running successfully
  • Create new connections between software
• Reporting & Process Development
  • Document business processes and suggest improvements
  • Run meetings, manage project schedules, keep documentation
  • Develop Microsoft (PowerApps, Power Automate), Planning Analytics, and other Apps
  • Identify and implement visualization tools
• Maintain Application Stability & Improve Data Quality in IBM Planning Analytics
  • Review logs and diagnose issues with processes and applications
  • Suggest and implement data quality improvements

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Not all listed qualifications are expected to be met at the time of employment.  We would like someone who can bring a functional skill set to the table but is willing to learn new skills.*

• 3 – 8 years of experience
• Undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understanding of cube structures / in memory DB, TM1/Planning Analytics beneficial
• HTML, C#, Python, Java, Visual Basic, PowerShell a plus
• NET is a plus
• Experience in SharePoint / Teams (particularly Power Automate or PowerApps)
• Robotic Process Automation experience (Blue Prism)
• Ability to work with people, and weigh differing needs against available resources
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects/deadlines
• Very strong Excel skills
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Ability to prepare concise and informative written presentations in MS Word, MS Power Point
• Detail oriented, Self‐motivated, Strong organizational and communication skills
• Creative and analytic problem solvers
• Able to operate under pressure when needed

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Ability to comply with company rules and regulations.
2. Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with internal and external customers through two-way verbal and written communication (speech, hearing, and writing).
3. Ability to operate various office equipment including, computer, telephone, fax, copier, calculator.
4. Ability to analyze and synthesize accounting information.
5. Ability to work independently and refer appropriate matters to supervisor when necessary.
6. Ability to comprehend written and verbal communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit when doing paperwork or answering emails; use hands or fingers to utilize computer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TO APPLY

Please apply by sending a cover letter, detailing your experience and salary requirements, and resume to jobs@realcapitalsolutions.com. Please enter “IT Business Analyst” in the subject line of your email.

Job Title: Senior Analyst – Hospitality
Job Type: Full-Time; Exempt
Reports to: Acquisitions Project Manager
Date: October 2018

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

Real Capital Solutions is a highly entrepreneurial real estate investment company pairing active capital with an emphasis on street level solutions. As an active investment management company sources deals in value-add, opportunistic and high barrier to entry markets. RCS is solutions oriented real estate company that focuses on acquisitions, development and management for highly complex and structured real estate opportunities. RCS has 30 years of operational and real estate expertise with returns that are in the top 5% of private equity real estate firms in the US.

SUMMARY:

The Senior Analyst position will assist in the Acquisition of Commercial properties or projects, which is expected to be mostly hospitality but may include the following: industrial warehouses, suburban office, multifamily, senior housing, retail repositioning, townhomes, single family homes, condos and residential land entitlements. It is expected that most of the immediate deal flow will be for Commercial Value-Add Investments. This individual will have strong financial and written communication skills and prior Commercial Acquisitions or Asset Management experience as a Real Estate Investment Analyst. MUST HAVE HOSPITALITY ACQUSITION EXPERIENCE.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creating proformas
• Drafting offers
• Reviewing legal agreements
• Review and analyze leases and rent rolls
• Collect and analyze due diligence information
• Market research and analysis
• Research and identify new investment opportunities
• Create loan request packages
• Create equity request packages
• Draft investment memos and update reports
• Business analysis
• Creating contract exhibits
• Assist in the periodic reforecasting of investments
• Perform asset management analysis, including business plan modifications, market analysis updates, etc.
• Assisting the team with the many other duties involved in acquiring and supporting the Asset Management of Commercial assets.
• Creating contract exhibits
• Assist in the periodic reforecasting of investments
• Perform asset management analysis, including business plan modifications, market analysis updates, etc.
• Assisting the team with the many other duties involved in acquiring and supporting the Asset Management of Commercial assets.

In order to be able to perform the job, this individual will have the following:

• Three – Five years’ experience in hospitality acquisitions.
• Strong financial skills and experience underwriting commercial real estate assets
• Proven Excel, Argus, writing, and communication skills with sound judgment are a must.

QUALIFICATIONS:

We anticipate this position will be demanding; therefore, we seek candidates who are:

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics (or related work experience)
• Excellent MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, communication, and writing skills
• Excellent Argus valuation software skills
• Experience in Commercial Real Estate investment.
• 4 plus years of Real Estate underwriting and investment experience
• Driven and ambitious
• Self‐motivated
• Creative and highly analytic problem solver
• Strong research skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Ability to comply with company rules and regulations.
2. Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with internal and external customers through two-way verbal and written communication (speech, hearing, and writing).
3. Ability to operate various office equipment including, computer, telephone, fax, copier, calculator.
4. Ability to work long hours.
5. Ability to write and see things in close proximity.
6. Ability to work independently and refer appropriate matters to supervisor when necessary.
7. Ability to comprehend written and verbal communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit when doing paperwork or answering emails; use hands or fingers to utilize computer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TO APPLY

Please apply by sending a cover letter, detailing your experience and salary requirements, and resume to jobs@realcapitalsolutions.com. Please enter “Senior Analyst – Hospitality” in the subject line of your email.

Job Title: Senior Accountant – Corporate
Job Type: Exempt – Full time
Reports To: Assistant Controller
Date: June 2021

COMPANY BACKGROUND
Real Capital Solutions is a highly entrepreneurial Real Estate Investment Company pairing active capital with an emphasis on street level solutions. RCS is an active investment management company, which sources deals in value-add, opportunistic and high barrier to entry markets. RCS currently manages a portfolio that is valued more than $1 billion and is comprised of more than 65 commercial and multi-family assets. RCS is a solutions-oriented real estate company that focuses on Acquisitions, Development and Management for highly complex and structured real estate opportunities. RCS has over 35 years of operational and real estate expertise with best in class returns for private equity real estate firms in the US.

SUMMARY
The Senior Accountant is responsible for accounting functions across all areas of RCS corporate operations, including but not limited to; corporate billing, month end reconciliation, financial statement preparation and analysis, annual budget preparation and accounting systems administration. Successful candidates will have a good working knowledge of accounting, finance and internal control principles.

RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Monthly accounting for RCS and related entities

• Prepare and record journal entries for various G/L accounts
• Review and code accounts payable invoices
• Review and post credit card charges
• Prepare bank reconciliation for multiple bank accounts
• Prepare and ensure all G/L accounts are accurately reconciled
• Prepare reports and analyze variances between budget and actuals
• Prepare amortization schedules for various loan and loan participations

2. Prepare corporate billing and monitor collections

• Produce invoices for closing fees, management fees, billable time, passthrough charges, etc.
• Work with third-party property managers to update billing account information as necessary
• Review and post cash receipt application from online payment portal

3. Financial statement preparation

• Assist with the annual budgeting process and ad-hoc reforecasts
• Prepare the monthly Controller’s Report and supporting schedules, including a cash-flow analysis

4. Maintain accounting systems administration including user setup and general maintenance

• MRI – SaaS based accounting system
• Avid – paperless A/P platform
• Chrome River – employee expense reporting
• Wells Fargo E-Bill – paperless A/R platform
• Billable Time – internally developed tool utilizing IBM Planning Analytics

5. Assist in the document and maintenance of corporate accounting policies and procedures
6. Other tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, Master’s degree is a plus
• Minimum 3-5 years of related accounting experience
• MRI accounting software and SQL query experience is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel with the ability to prepare advanced spreadsheets, reports and general business correspondence
• Highly organized, detail oriented and able to multi-task proficiently while prioritizing work
• Takes initiative and can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Possess sound judgment along with a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and dependability
• Excellent problem-solving ability and creative skills to adapt to a changing, growing environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to comply with company rules and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with internal and external customers through two-way verbal and written communication (speech, hearing, and writing)
• Ability to operate various office equipment including, computer, telephone, fax, copier, calculator
• Ability to meet deadlines as directed by management
• Ability to write and see things in close proximity
• Ability to work independently and refer appropriate matters to supervisor when necessary
• Ability to comprehend written and verbal communication

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit when doing paperwork or answering emails; use hands or fingers to utilize computer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TO APPLY
Please apply by sending a cover letter, detailing your experience and salary requirements, and resume to jobs@realcapitalsolutions.com. Please enter “Senior Accountant – Corporate” in the subject line of your email.

Job Title: Director, Hotel Acquisitions
Job Type: Full-Time; Exempt
Reports To: Managing VP of Acquisitions
Date: June 2021

COMPANY BACKGROUND
Real Capital Solutions is a highly entrepreneurial Real Estate Investment Company pairing active capital with an emphasis on street level solutions. As an active investment management company, we source value-add, opportunistic, development and longer-term hold investment opportunities in a variety of markets. RCS is a solutions-oriented real estate company that focuses on Acquisitions, Development, Management and Sales for highly complex and structured real estate opportunities. With 35 years of operational and real estate expertise, we have delivered returns that are in the top 5% of private equity real estate firms in the US. Real Capital Solutions is a highly entrepreneurial Real Estate Investment Company pairing active capital with an emphasis on street level solutions.

SUMMARY
The Director of Hotel Acquisitions will generate new acquisitions, joint venture investments and development opportunities. This position will evaluate each new hotel opportunity to determine whether the investment meets certain key criteria. Reporting to the Managing VP of Acquisitions, and with the Managing VP’s oversight, the Director of Hotel Acquisitions will serve in a deal structuring capacity and complete investment analysis, underwriting, coordination and completion of due diligence, contract and partner negotiations, equity and financing packages, and risk analysis involved in the purchase and investment plan for the asset. He/she will also be involved in the equity capitalization and debt financing process. This includes working with the capital markets team to coordinate the presentation of the investment to both internal and external equity sources as well as various debt providers.

• Responsible for developing and implementing the hotel initiative
• Mentor analysts in RCS underwriting methodology. This includes mentoring in both the technical expertise as well as teaching RCS underwriting metrics used in pricing deals.
• Work with analysts and their work product to ensure that a consistent product is being delivered to the Managing VP of Acquisitions as well as the RCS Investment Committee and deal investors.
• Source and underwrite potential acquisition and development deals
• Draft initial business/investment plan for ADR, capital improvements, operational changes and sale
• Work with Managing VP of Acquisitions to continually refine investment strategy
• Work with financing team to source, quote, and place project‐level financing
• With oversight of Managing VP of Acquisitions negotiate with sellers and brokers to secure acquisitions on best possible terms
• Propose to Managing VP detailed business plans for Investors approval including the modeling of financial projections with detailed capital and operating budgets
• Underwrite and perform due diligence
• Develop initial annual operating and capital budgets with the financial team
• Assist with underwriting and vetting of key assumptions (e.g., ADR, absorption velocity, occupancy, operating expenses and CapX needs) on properties
• Participate in the origination and execution of property financings

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, hospitality, construction, real estate or related field.
• Master’s degree in Real Estate or MBA is a plus.
• 5 – 10 years of real estate acquisitions experience.
• Real estate acquisition underwriting experience is required
• Excellent quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and management skills
• Ability to approach problems both logically and creatively
• Excellent organizational and strategic planning skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong understanding of Argus lease analysis software
• Understand deal structuring, waterfalls, development and generate creative solutions to maximize investor returns
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to create financial models is essential
• Excel in a high-impact position within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Highly organized with a keen sense of moving things forward to positive end results
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%; travel frequency intermittent.

DESIRED PERSONAL TRAITS
• Passion and loyalty for the company.
• Ability to think analytically and problem solve, combined with a willingness to ask questions and work collaboratively.
• Hard-working team player, positive and enthusiastic.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented self-starter.
• Ability to work under time pressures with multiple priorities while able to meet deadlines with accuracy.
• Discretion with confidential information.
• Comfort with ambiguity and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Very driven and competitive
• Willing to work extremely hard
• Self-motivated

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit when doing paperwork or answering emails; use hands or fingers to utilize computer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TO APPLY
Please apply by sending a cover letter, detailing your experience and salary requirements, and resume to jobs@realcapitalsolutions.com. Please enter “Director, Hotel Acquisitions” in the subject line of your email.