JOB INFORMATION
Civitas Capital Group (“Civitas” or the “Firm”) is a rapidly growing alternative investment manager with approximately $1.8 billion in assets under management in commercial real estate, lodging, alternative credit, and related asset classes. The Firm is particularly adept at serving global investors, including institutions, family offices, and qualified individuals. Our team collectively speaks 13 languages, serves investors from over 30 countries, and has direct cultural experience on every continent except Antarctica. We believe our collective diversity and cultural expertise are important competitive advantages. In pairing our international cultural competency with deep knowledge of the U.S. markets in which we invest, we generate better ideas. We do not seek to be all things to all people. Rather, we focus on niche, differentiated investment strategies – nothing cookie-cutter or off-the-shelf. We dig deeper to uncover opportunities that others miss.
Civitas Capital Group exists to create opportunities that enrich. This is the Firm’s purpose. We come to work every day to enrich the lives of our investors, our colleagues, and the communities in which we work. We do this in many ways. Some are directly related to the work we do: striving to earn an attractive risk-adjusted return to our investors, to create meaningful career paths for our employees, and to implement best-in-class practices that guide our peers. Some are indirectly related to the work, such as the partnerships the Firm maintains with minority-serving educational institutions like Paul Quinn College and Cristo Rey. Still more are driven by our team’s desire to improve communities and lift up those who live in them – in our hometown of Dallas and beyond. In every case, in everything we do, we are guided by our core values:
Relentless Creativity: We take pride applying multiple lenses, perspectives, and approaches to every problem.
Champions of Courage: Faith in ourselves and our team gives the Firm and each employee the courage to take chances and fail often in the pursuit of excellence.
Commitment to Excellence: “Good enough” is not good enough. We will stand out as excellent.
Uncompromising Integrity: As stewards of trust, we require the highest ethical standards in everything we do.
At Civitas, our core purpose and values are more than words. They are the essence of who we are.
Position Summary
As an Intern, you will report to the Managing Director, Finance & Accounting and will assist in various accounting and finance functions. The primary roles of the Intern will be to assist in financial reporting, data aggregation and analysis, accounting and portfolio management. This is a demanding position in a fast-paced environment and best suited for a self-starter with the ability to learn quickly and multi-task effectively. This role supports various corporate and operational initiatives with frequent exposure to the Executive Management team. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, willing to take initiative and capable of working cooperatively in a team setting. He or she should also demonstrate strong intellectual curiosity and creativity in problem-solving.
Responsibilities
Coordinate the data processing system with financial data for the purpose if ensuring system in operating accurately in accounting system
Assist with implementing databases, data collection system for data aggregation and data analysis to optimize data quality
Conduct variance analysis, comparative analysis and executive reporting to assist with year-end closing process and documentation
Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting data, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to financial reporting and procedural standards
Prepare and compile to ensure all audit and tax documentation are accurate and in compliance with applicable regulations
Assist in organizing and compiling contracts, agreements and legal documents
Interpret, evaluate and interrelate research data and develop integrated business analysis for strategic decision-making
Performs other duties as assigned
Organize accounting documentation on new investor portal
Validate investment and investor information between investor portals.
Assist in building accounting processes with new fund administrator.
Organize accounting documentation on new investor portal
Validate investment and investor information between investor portals.
Assist in building accounting processes with new fund administrator.
Organize accounting documentation on new investor portal
Qualifications
Working towards a bachelor’s degree in accounting, real estate, finance, or business management
Excellent communication skills, including clear and concise written communication skills
PC skills: knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), MS Outlook and accounting software
Strong interest in real estate and private equity industry
An intellectually curious true self-starter capable of accomplishing complicated tasks with limited supervision
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Highest standards of accuracy and precision, with attention to detail
Ability to work independently with limited oversight; highly driven and self-motivated
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work within a collaborative and fast paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Practical, results oriented attitude
Excellent prioritization and multi-tasking skills
Previous real estate, accounting, or finance experience, preferably in a private equity or financial services environment a plus
Communication and Language Skills: Strong writing skills (standard, professional English) are required in this role. Fluency in one or more additional languages, especially Mandarin, Korean, Spanish, or Portuguese, is highly desired but not required.
Work Authorization. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, with work authorization, is required. Civitas is unable to sponsor H-1B or other visas.
Background Check: This position involves handling sensitive and confidential information. Prior to the start date and at any time during employment with the Firm, Civitas may perform a background check. Candidates will be required to grant the Firm written permission to conduct such checks as a condition of employment.
Confidentiality / Non-competition Agreement: Successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment agreement with the Firm, which agreement shall include provisions related to confidentiality and non-disclosure of certain information, as well as limited non-competition provisions.
**Women and Minority Applicants Encouraged** Civitas takes seriously its responsibility to strive for diversity in our workforce. We do this because it is the right thing to do and because it leads to better ideas – the lifeblood of our business. Therefore, we actively seek to recruit women and members of minority groups for every open position.
COVID-19 Vaccination: Civitas requires COVID-19 vaccination(s) for all employees. The company will consider accommodations for disability- and religious-based reasons.
Compensation
This is a paid internship.
Inquiries
Please direct inquiries to:
Sonja Milton
Director, People Experience
sonja.milton@civitascapital.com
No phone calls.
