Fund Accounting Manager
LHH · Pikesville, Maryland, United States
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Fund Accounting Manager to oversee the accounting, financial reporting, and day-to-day operations for a portfolio of investment funds. This individual will take ownership of the fund accounting process, manage key reporting deadlines, review complex accounting activity, and serve as a primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, investors, auditors, and third-party service providers.
Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.
The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, direct fund accounting experience, and the ability to lead and develop a team in a fast-paced financial services environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesManage the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes for multiple investment funds and related entities.Review financial statements, NAV calculations, account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.Oversee accounting for capital calls, distributions, management fees, investment activity, and investor allocations.Review partnership and fund-level accounting to ensure accurate allocation of income, expenses, gains, and losses.Manage preparation of investor reporting, capital account statements, and other fund reporting packages.Ensure financial reporting is completed accurately and in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable fund agreements.Review cash activity, investment reconciliations, and general ledger accounts.Coordinate annual audits and tax reporting requirements with external auditors and tax providers.Partner with investment, operations, treasury, compliance, and finance teams on fund-related activity.Manage relationships with third-party fund administrators and other external service providers.Review work completed by Senior Fund Accountants and Fund Accountants and provide technical guidance as needed.Mentor and develop accounting staff while helping prioritize workloads and reporting deadlines.Maintain appropriate internal controls and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting.Assist with new fund launches, entity formations, system implementations, and other special projects.
QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within financial services, investment management, private equity, private credit, hedge funds, or alternative investments.Strong hands-on experience with fund accounting and financial reporting.Previous experience reviewing the work of junior accountants and/or supervising accounting staff.Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, partnership accounting, and investment accounting.Experience with capital calls, distributions, investor allocations, management fees, and NAV calculations.Experience supporting external audits and working with tax and fund administration providers.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.Experience with systems such as Investran, Allvue, eFront, Geneva, Juniper Square, or similar fund accounting platforms is preferred. xzbcwsv CPA, MBA, or other relevant professional designation is a plus.
Benefits:Medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) plan with employer matchPaid holidays3 weeks PTOPaid sick leaveLife and disability insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:• The California Fair Chance Act• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.
The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, direct fund accounting experience, and the ability to lead and develop a team in a fast-paced financial services environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesManage the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes for multiple investment funds and related entities.Review financial statements, NAV calculations, account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.Oversee accounting for capital calls, distributions, management fees, investment activity, and investor allocations.Review partnership and fund-level accounting to ensure accurate allocation of income, expenses, gains, and losses.Manage preparation of investor reporting, capital account statements, and other fund reporting packages.Ensure financial reporting is completed accurately and in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable fund agreements.Review cash activity, investment reconciliations, and general ledger accounts.Coordinate annual audits and tax reporting requirements with external auditors and tax providers.Partner with investment, operations, treasury, compliance, and finance teams on fund-related activity.Manage relationships with third-party fund administrators and other external service providers.Review work completed by Senior Fund Accountants and Fund Accountants and provide technical guidance as needed.Mentor and develop accounting staff while helping prioritize workloads and reporting deadlines.Maintain appropriate internal controls and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting.Assist with new fund launches, entity formations, system implementations, and other special projects.
QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within financial services, investment management, private equity, private credit, hedge funds, or alternative investments.Strong hands-on experience with fund accounting and financial reporting.Previous experience reviewing the work of junior accountants and/or supervising accounting staff.Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, partnership accounting, and investment accounting.Experience with capital calls, distributions, investor allocations, management fees, and NAV calculations.Experience supporting external audits and working with tax and fund administration providers.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.Experience with systems such as Investran, Allvue, eFront, Geneva, Juniper Square, or similar fund accounting platforms is preferred. xzbcwsv CPA, MBA, or other relevant professional designation is a plus.
Benefits:Medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) plan with employer matchPaid holidays3 weeks PTOPaid sick leaveLife and disability insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:• The California Fair Chance Act• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Details
| Company | LHH |
| Location | Pikesville, Maryland, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | finance |
| Experience | permanent |

