Fund Accountant

Join Our Team Consider a career with Hammes if you are interested in being a part of a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment! We have been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare. Founded in 1991, Hammes is a vertically integrated real estate solutions platform. Our capabilities include real estate strategy and planning, project management, development, investment and property management for healthcare clients and other leading institutions. Hammes is consistently ranked as one of the nation's top healthcare developers by both Modern Healthcare's Construction & Design Survey and Revista's Outpatient Healthcare Real Estate Development Report. Position Summary Hammes Partners is a private investment platform that manages money on behalf of large institutional investors and invests in healthcare real estate, including investments in existing assets, development projects and adaptive reuse opportunities. The Fund Accountant is responsible for performing various accounting and operational functions for the assigned private equity fund(s) including but not limited to preparing financial statements, forecasting borrowing and capital needs based upon the investment pipeline, preparing investor capital calls and distributions, treasury management, tax compliance, accounts payable, assisting with fundraising and other investor requests, and assisting in assuring the funds' operations are within the guidelines of the partnership agreements, compliance policies and the regulations set forth by the Securities Exchange Commission for Registered Investment Advisors. Principal Duties and Responsibilities This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. Ensures Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other applicable accounting pronouncements are appropriately followed and the Funds' books and records accurately reflect these standards. For the assigned fund(s), monitors the cash positions and forecasts cash needs based upon investment pipeline; makes recommendations for the use of the fund's lines of credit and on when to call capital from investors. Supports investment acquisition and disposition transactions through review of closing statements against supporting documents and purchase & sale agreements, and obtaining funds needed. Assists in the initial set-up of new investments, which includes but is not limited to understanding the legal structure and nuances of the investments as well as aiding in the transition to property management accountants. Performs accounting activities related to maintaining complete and accurate general ledger accounts for the assigned fund(s), or in the case that a fund administrator is used, works closely with the fund administrator to provide required information and perform an initial review of their work. Prepares quarterly financial statements for the assigned fund(s), or performs the initial review of financial statements prepared by the fund administrator. Prepares quarterly investor reports for assigned fund(s). Works closely with the property management accountants to obtain and understand budgets, property level financial statements, quarterly distribution amounts and expected cash needs for properties of the assigned fund(s). Assists with preparation of information and presentations for fundraising and potential investors' due diligence requests. Prepares quarterly Investor capital calls and Investor distributions. Handles day to day banking functions (wire initiation, book transfers, set up of new accounts). Prepares work papers and assists in annual financial statement audits. In addition to the responsibilities noted above, the responsibilities of the fund accountant may also include: Performs a variety of tax duties, including preparation of work papers required by external tax advisors, review of K-1s and tax returns, REIT diligence, annual and quarterly REIT compliance testing, state tax filings, tax estimates and correspondence. Assists with federal and state tax research and review of tax structuring for proposed transactions. Assists with the preparation of budgets and long-term forecasts for the Advisor. Assists with accounts payable for the funds and Advisor, including review and coding of invoices and review of expense reports for accuracy and compliance with expense reimbursement policy. Performs accounting activities related to maintaining complete and accurate general ledger accounts and financial statements for Hammes Realty Advisors, LLC (the Registered Investment Advisor). Performs special projects as requested. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform this job successfully. Bachelor's degree in Accounting and a minimum of 2 years of accounting/financial experience; CPA is a plus. Advanced knowledge of accounting terminology, principles, and procedures required. Must have either tax experience or demonstrate a strong willingness to learn tax compliance. Ability to interpret legal documents and understand complex concepts such as private equity fund waterfalls and carried interest. Must be able to handle multiple projects, changing priorities and a demanding, time-sensitive workload. Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision. Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to conduct oneself in a polished and professional manner when interacting with external investors and others. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Must be well organized. Ability to find solutions to moderate to complex problems. Ability to keep information strictly confidential. Must have intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Created: 2026-03-04