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.