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Senior Fund Accountant - REIT
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-07-15
Listing for:
Buckingham Search
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-15
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We’re partnering with a highly active and growing real estate investment and development platform to identify a Senior Fund Accountant to join their team.
This is a high-impact role supporting investment funds across the full lifecycle — offering strong exposure to acquisitions, capital markets, and investor reporting in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
The OpportunityThis role sits at the center of fund-level financial operations, supporting monthly close, investor reporting, and fund activity across a dynamic real estate portfolio.
You’ll work cross-functionally with teams across investments, development, and asset management while gaining meaningful exposure to capital flows, deal activity, and fund performance.
Key Responsibilities- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes (JEs, reconciliations, reporting)
- Prepare and review fund-level financial statements and investor reporting packages
- Perform variance analysis and support performance insights
- Assist with capital calls, distributions, and investor allocations
- Partner with internal teams on acquisitions, development activity, and cash flow timing
- Coordinate with auditors, fund administrators, and external stakeholders
- Maintain accurate tracking of investor capital accounts and fund activity
- Contribute to process improvements across fund accounting and reporting workflows
- 2–5+ years of experience in fund accounting, public accounting, or real estate accounting
- Exposure to private equity funds, real estate structures, or investment reporting
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting concepts
- Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large datasets
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
- Direct exposure to investment activity, capital markets, and deal flow
- Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and decision-makers
- Broad visibility across fund operations, development, and acquisitions
- Fast-growing platform with strong momentum and long-term upside
- Collaborative, high-performing team environment
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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