Fund Accounting Manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage full-cycle accounting and financial reporting including reviewing general ledgers and sub ledgers, financial statements, footnote/supplemental disclosures, investor reports, NCREIF/MSCI reporting, and DDQs.
• Preparation and review of interim and annual financial reporting, including consolidated financial reporting as required under GAAP.
• Prepare and/or review consolidation entries including eliminations, profit & loss pick up, and noncontrolling interest allocations.
• Prepare or assist with fund operations including debt compliance, investor allocations, capital activities, management/incentive fee calculations, liquidity management, cash projections, and review of cash transfers.
• Ensure Funds/investments are being accounted for pursuant to governing fund documents. Able to extract key economics and synthesize information.
• Research US GAAP as it relates to significant matters and provide accounting guidance.
• Balance responsibilities with special projects and ad hoc requests (e.g., compiling funds’ NAV estimates, cash flows, leverage information, and diversification/operational statistics).
• Provide accurate and timely financial information to other internal departments (e.g., FP&A, Portfolio Oversight, Corporate Accounting, etc.) as well as external parties (e.g., lenders, vendors, etc.) under the specific deadlines.
• Coordinate and participate in Q&As with third-party service providers and management/departments required for financial statement audit issuance, tax preparation, appraisals, and other deliverables.
• Manage resources, workflows, and deliverables to track and produce accurate and timely financial information within specific deadlines.
• Responsible for overseeing the work assignments of subordinates, communicating performance expectations and providing performance feedback.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: (including certification, licenses, etc.)

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or similar field.
• Real estate/private equity fund experience.
• Minimum 5+ years' previous accounting and finance experience.
• Big 4 or other public accounting experience a plus.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting, including ASC 946 and 820.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Experience in Yardi, MRI, J.D. Edwards or comparable software.
• Experience in Workiva a plus.

ABOUT YOU:

• Ability to organize, perform and prioritize various functions to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop working relationships with colleagues, other divisions and professional intermediaries.
• Proactive team player with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to make sound and pragmatic decisions regarding accounting matters.
• Strong analytical and problem resolution skills.
• Adapt quickly to changes, ability to work efficiently in a dynamic and fast paced work environment.
• Deadline driven and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to lead and manage a team.
• Ability to proactively evaluate and address work opportunities within the area of responsibility with minimal supervision.
• Strong Excel knowledge (e.g., Pivot Table, SumIf, Index-Match).
• Strong written and verbal skills.