Senior Fund Accountant

Growing Private Equity Firm seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to join our accounting team. The role will have a shared responsibility for a wide range of functions across the entire organization, including accounting, tax, and finance. This is a dynamic position offering career development as our portfolio continues to grow and our investment offerings evolve. The Senior Fund Accountant is responsible for certain accounting activities and will assist and provide backup support to the Controller. The position will support the following activities: ensuring the integrity of the firm's financial information, the timely completion of group tasks, the accurate reporting of financial information to management, reviewing current procedures and suggesting best practice updates, maximizing automation and efficiencies of the Yardi enterprise software system and the development of the accounting team. A successful candidate will be a team player that is comfortable working in a challenging, fast-paced environment. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepare monthly GAAP and tax basis accounting for assigned commercial real estate and management/fund entities Assist with the management and oversight of the month-end financial close process o Ensure monthly books are reconciled and closed consistent within an established timeline Preparation, review, and approval of general ledger journal entries and reconciliations Assist/review CAM reconciliations to assure timely completion Compilation and review of internal and external financial reporting as required Assist Controller in ensuring compliance with new or revised financial accounting standards Assist in the preparation of income tax projections and required workpapers as requested by external CPA firm Assist Controller with preparation of required statutory filings to meet various tax reporting deadlines Coordination of accounting matters with other functional groups within the firm (e.g. Property Management, Lease Administration, Treasury, Investor Relations, etc.) Review existing accounting and control procedures for efficiency and introduce improved processes or changes as necessary Assist with preparation of annual audited GAAP financial statements and coordination with external auditors Evaluate material non-recurring GAAP transactions, checking for appropriate recordation and ensuring entries are properly documented Maintain and ensure internal controls are operating effectively Assist Treasury group in the calculation and posting of quarterly partnership cash distributions Assist in ad hoc projects requested by Controller and CFO Assist Controller with monthly reviews of GAAP and tax basis accounting for several commercial real estate entities Assist Controller with review of fund entities' books and records Provide developmental opportunities for junior staff through the identification of training opportunities Assist Controller with the Identification of work for delegation based upon a junior employee's abilities and skills Value and take ownership for the development and mentoring of junior members of the accounting team Provide coaching regarding technical accounting skills and set expectations for high-quality performance standards Assist Controller with the development and implementation plans to achieve accounting team objectives and performance goals REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS: At least 5 years financial accounting experience demonstrating progressive responsibilities required 2+ years of real estate accounting experience or general ledger responsibilities for partnership entities in a private equity/investment firm is preferred Public accounting experience or work within a public company accounting department is highly regarded Familiarity with partnership tax reporting and Schedule K-1 preparation is preferred Experience with Yardi Voyager enterprise accounting system preferred Computer skills (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) required Must have good oral and written communication and management skills General ledger maintenance and some supervisory experience is required Demonstrated superior analytical and problem-solving skills The ability to work independently and maintain confidential information is required "‹

Created: 2025-06-03