Fund Accounting Manager

Duration: 15 Month + Extensions (Fully Remote)

Project Overview: Our client is seeking a Fund Accounting Manager to provide critical support to their internal team. This role requires a highly skilled fund accounting professional with expertise in private equity real estate funds who can balance both hands-on accounting responsibilities and team leadership. The ideal consultant will have deep experience with trial balances, GAAP, financial statements, financial reporting, NAV packages, and investor reporting. In addition, this person should bring a strong background in process improvement and workflow optimization, helping to streamline operations and enhance accuracy. Beyond technical expertise, this role requires proven leadership experience—including managing junior team members, reviewing and ensuring the accuracy of work, and providing guidance on best practices. The right candidate will thrive in a dual capacity: executing accounting tasks directly while also leading and mentoring the team.

Responsibilities: Balance hands-on accounting tasks with team leadership and mentorship. Execute accounting tasks directly while also leading and mentoring junior team members. Review work for accuracy and provide guidance on best practices. Lead process improvements and workflow optimization to streamline operations and enhance accuracy. Prepare and review trial balances, GAAP financial statements, and investor reporting, including NAV packages.

Qualifications: Extensive fund accounting experience with private equity real estate funds. Strong understanding of trial balances, GAAP, financial statements, and investor reporting. Experience preparing NAV packages and financial reports. Proven track record in process improvement and workflow optimization. Demonstrated leadership abilities: managing junior staff, reviewing work for accuracy, and mentoring team members. Comfortable in both hands-on accounting execution and leadership oversight. Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment typeContract Job functionAccounting/Auditing and Finance IndustriesStaffing and Recruiting Get notified about new Fund Accounting Manager jobs in New York City Metropolitan Area.