Manager, Fund Finance & Operations - Private Equity

Job Description

Our client, a leading global alternative asset manager, is hiring a Manager, Fund Finance & Operations for its flagship real estate private equity fund platform. You will be the main finance owner of a closed-end fund, overseeing reporting, operations and investor deliverables. You’ll work closely with senior finance leadership, the fund’s outside administrator, auditors and tax advisors. The role suits a fund accounting professional who wants real ownership at a top-tier real estate investor.

What You’ll Do

• Own quarterly US GAAP and annual audited financial statements for the fund, using investment company accounting with IFRS reporting to the parent
• Manage the third-party fund administrator and review its deliverables for accuracy and timeliness
• Lead the annual audit and tax reporting process with Big 4 firms
• Review management fee and distribution waterfall calculations
• Run cash flow: capital calls, distributions, liquidity monitoring and wire review
• Oversee the fund’s credit facilities, including borrowing base and compliance reporting
• Deliver LP and GP reporting, and answer investor questions in partnership with Investor Relations
• Interpret fund documents (LPAs, side letters and tax structures) and make sure the fund stays compliant
• Support forecasting, treasury and financial risk analysis
• Mentor and develop junior team members, and improve processes over time

What You Bring

• 5+ years of accounting experience combining public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and private fund work
• Required: hands-on fund accounting experience. Strongly preferred: real estate private equity
• Strong US GAAP and financial reporting skills; CPA strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of waterfalls, capital activity and fund structures
• Advanced Excel; Investran experience is a plus
• Detail-oriented and able to juggle multiple reporting deadlines in a fast-moving environment
• Clear communicator who enjoys coaching others and improving processes

Why This Role

• Ownership of a flagship fund at one of the most established names in real estate investing
• A visible seat with direct exposure to senior finance leadership
• Competitive base plus annual cash bonus