Senior Fund Accounting Manager

Senior Fund Accounting Manager (CPA Preferred)

Location: Millersville, MD (Hybrid)
Compensation: Up to $130,000 base salary + annual bonus
Position: Senior Fund Accounting Manager

A privately held real estate firm is partnering with CFS to identify a Senior Fund Accounting Manager to support its growing closed‑end fund platform. This is a hands-on leadership role with significant exposure to fund operations, asset management, and institutional investors.

About the Senior Fund Accounting Manager

This position is responsible for the day-to-day fund accounting, financial close, and investor reporting for multiple private equity real estate funds. The role offers ownership of complex fund structures and serves as a key accounting liaison across internal teams and external partners.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Fund Accounting Manager

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closes for closed-end private equity funds and related non-property entities


• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP, fund governing documents, and internal policies


• Review and maintain investor capital accounts, capital calls, distributions, and related investor notices


• Prepare and review NAV calculations, carried interest, and management/incentive fee computations


• Partner with asset management to understand operating results, valuation changes, and transaction impacts


• Support investor reporting, including financial statements, schedules, and ad hoc investor requests


• Monitor fund-level cash activity and distribution planning


• Oversee preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and compliance reporting


• Coordinate audit and tax processes, including preparation of PBC schedules


• Manage external fund administrators and drive continuous improvement in reporting quality and processes


• Document and maintain fund accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls


• Prepare and oversee annual budgets and periodic reforecasts


• Directly manage and mentor a Senior Fund Accountant


• Serve as a technical accounting resource and point of escalation for fund-related issues

Qualifications of the Senior Fund Accounting Manager

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field


• CPA required or strongly preferred (active or inactive considered)


• 4–7+ years of fund accounting experience


• Experience supporting institutional investors required


• Real estate fund experience strongly preferred


• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and private equity investment accounting


• Prior experience working with fund administrators and external auditors


• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills


• Ability to balance hands-on execution with leadership responsibilities in a fast-paced environment

Why This Opportunity

• High-visibility role within a sophisticated private equity platform


• Broad exposure to fund structures, valuations, and investor reporting


• Collaborative culture with strong cross-functional interaction


• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits

If this sounds aligned with your background, we welcome a confidential conversation to share more details about the firm and growth trajectory.

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