Fund Accountant

Job Detail Experience Level Manager Degree Type Bachelor of Science (BS)
Employment Full Time Working Type Hybrid Job Reference Salary Type Annually Industry Private Equity;

Real Estate Selling Points Lead impactful financial operations at a prominent real estate private equity firm. Collaborate on strategic fund management with $3B in assets under management. Advance your career in a dynamic, hybrid work environment.

Job Description Fund Accountant Overview The Fund Accountant role focuses on managing accounting and financial reporting for real estate funds and direct investment vehicles.

Collaborate with a leading real estate private equity firm managing approximately $3B in assets under management.

Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP standards and oversee monthly and quarterly NAV reporting processes.

Contribute to fund-level budgeting, forecasting, and planning to support strategic financial goals.

Engage with external accounting firms, fund administrators, and custodians for accurate reporting.

Monitor promote models and calculate IRR while analyzing portfolio returns and performance benchmarks.

Participate in year-end valuation processes and coordinate partner distributions effectively.

Supervise and develop assistant controllers, staff, and outsourced accountants to ensure efficient execution of responsibilities.

Fund Accountant

Key Responsibilities & Duties Prepare and manage financial reports for real estate funds in compliance with U.S. GAAP standards.

Complete monthly and quarterly NAV reporting for investment funds and annual reporting requirements.

Oversee cash management processes, including weekly reviews and vendor disbursements.

Coordinate fund-level budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities to align with organizational goals.

Assist in tax planning and collaborate with external tax consultants for compliance.

Engage with external accounting firms, fund administrators, and custodians for accurate financial reporting.

Monitor and calculate IRR, analyze portfolio returns, and assess performance benchmarks.

Supervise and evaluate assistant controllers, staff, and outsourced accountants effectively.

Fund Accountant

Job Requirements Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in accounting or a related field.

Minimum of 5 years of experience, with 10 years preferred, in fund accounting.

Proficiency in U.S. GAAP standards and financial reporting for real estate funds.

Experience in cash management, budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes.

Strong analytical skills for IRR calculations and portfolio performance assessments.

Ability to supervise and develop accounting teams effectively.

Familiarity with tax planning and compliance processes.

Experience working in hybrid work environments with collaborative teams.