Accounting Manager

Overview

A private investment manager specializing in short-term, senior-secured commercial real estate lending is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee fund accounting operations and manage key tax-related processes. This role supports a growing platform that structures and invests in diversified loan portfolios designed to provide consistent yield and downside protection across market cycles.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, hands-on fund accounting experience, and a solid grounding in tax accounting. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with direct exposure to investment, finance, and executive teams.

• Fund Accounting & Reporting:
  Manage all aspects of fund accounting, including NAV calculations, capital account maintenance, investor allocations, and performance reporting.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, with a focus on investment company and fair-value accounting standards.
• Oversee loan-level accounting for diversified portfolios of short-term, senior-secured commercial real estate loans.
• Coordinate with third-party fund administrators, auditors, and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.

• Partner with external tax advisors to prepare annual tax filings, including partnership returns, K-1 reporting, and federal/state compliance.
• Analyze and review tax positions, allocations, and impacts across investment vehicles.
• Assist with tax planning strategies and structuring discussions related to new funds and investment products.

• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support a growing investment platform.
• Support treasury operations, including capital calls, distributions, loan funding, and cash management activities.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects, financial modeling, and investor or regulatory reporting requests as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 5-7+ years of accounting experience
  , including fund accounting within private equity, private credit, real estate, or investment management.
• Strong tax accounting background, ideally with experience in partnership taxation.
• Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP, investment company accounting, and fair-value measurement.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and Excel; experience with fund administration platforms is a plus.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with strong attention to detail and a collaborative mindset.