Senior Vice President, Fund Accounting

Senior Vice President, Fund Accounting Overview

• The Senior Vice President, Fund Accounting role offers an exciting opportunity to lead fund accounting operations for a global fund administrator.
• Drive strategic initiatives and oversee fund accounting processes for real estate and real assets clients.
• Collaborate with executive teams and business development to enhance client relationships and service offerings.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, KPIs, and service level agreements across fund accounting operations.
• Lead a team of accounting professionals, focusing on training, development, and operational excellence.
• Contribute to risk management programs and quality assurance initiatives specific to real estate fund accounting.
• Participate in SOC 1 audits and ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices.
• Join a globally recognized fund administrator with exposure to sophisticated alternative investment clients.

Senior Vice President, Fund Accounting Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead fund accounting and operations teams for North America real estate and real assets clients.
• Provide industry expertise and technical accounting knowledge to clients and internal teams.
• Develop operating plans, assess client servicing needs, and implement technology solutions.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of client reports and ad hoc requests.
• Coordinate onboarding and transition plans for new client integrations.
• Oversee staffing, hiring, and training for fund accounting and shared services teams.
• Participate in risk and quality assurance programs specific to real estate offerings.
• Contribute to SOC 1 audits and ensure compliance with accounting and regulatory standards.

Senior Vice President, Fund Accounting Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of fund accounting experience, with 5-10 years in real estate investment accounting.
• Proficiency in partnership agreements, NAV packages, and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of real estate fund structures, investment accounting rules, and tax reporting requirements.
• Experience with Yardi software and advanced Microsoft Office tools.
• Proven management skills in overseeing investment and asset-level accounting teams.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage client relationships effectively.
• Familiarity with business planning, budgeting, and P&L management.