Senior Fund Accountant

Senior Fund Accountant Overview

• The Senior Fund Accountant role offers a dynamic opportunity to manage fund accounting activities and financial reporting processes in a hybrid work environment.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure compliance and timely delivery of financial reports and analyses.
• Gain broader exposure across funds, investors, and operations, enhancing your expertise in fund accounting and financial management.
• Utilize your analytical skills to execute capital calls, distributions, and waterfall calculations, ensuring accurate fund performance tracking.
• Support audits and tax preparation processes, contributing to the organization's compliance and operational excellence.
• Leverage advanced software tools such as Yardi and CoStar to streamline accounting operations and reporting.
• Engage in professional development opportunities and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and diversity.
• Work within a supportive environment that values integrity, teamwork, and innovation.

Senior Fund Accountant Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform accurate bank, asset, and liability reconciliations to ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Prepare, review, and analyze quarterly and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Generate and review analytics for investor reports, ensuring timely and accurate communication.
• Execute investor capital calls, distributions, and monitor cash in accordance with fund and property requirements.
• Run and validate waterfall calculations in line with fund documentation.
• Assist external auditors and tax teams during year-end fund audits and tax preparation.
• Liaise with internal and external parties to meet deadlines, ensure compliance, and provide additional analyses or reporting as needed.
• Support treasury functions and provide ad hoc analyses to enhance decision-making processes.

Senior Fund Accountant Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field is required.
• 2-5 years of previous financial analysis experience, preferably in fund accounting.
• Understanding of GAAP and tax accounting relating to commercial real estate is preferred.
• CPA certification and proficiency with Yardi or CoStar software are advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication abilities are essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to interact effectively with senior executives, business vendors, and investor contacts.
• Capability to work well under time constraints and manage multiple priorities.