Manager, Fund Administration (Accounting)

Overview

This role offers an opportunity to join a growing initiative focused on evolving and scaling a fund administration service that addresses a significant market gap. The service enhances workflow automation, leverages technology to deliver high-quality customer experiences, and helps General Partners (GPs) strengthen relationships with Limited Partners (LPs).

As a Manager of Fund Administration, you will oversee fund administration services including fund accounting and reporting for Private Equity, Real Estate, and Real Estate Loan Fund clients. This position involves managing a team of Fund Accountants at various levels and shaping the function to deliver a best-in-class customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic decisions regarding team buildout and operational policies and procedures
• Develop and improve fund administration workflows by applying best practices and process efficiencies
• Identify product development opportunities and provide technical and product feedback to product development teams
• Hire, train, and manage a team of fund accountants
• Interface directly with clients to deliver an outstanding client experience
• Serve as a technical accounting expert and key advisor on significant business and accounting decisions
• Review and perform accounting, analytical, and financial reporting duties ensuring accurate client and investor activity reporting
• Review investor allocations used to generate investor statements, waterfall calculations, capital calls, and distributions in accordance with Limited Partnership Agreements and fund-level performance metrics
• Oversee annual audits including review of audit reports, schedules, disclosures, and assist with Prepared By Client (PBC) lists and tax returns
• Research and provide guidance on the impact of recent accounting developments

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of fund accounting experience in private equity, venture capital, real estate, and/or real estate loan (private debt) funds
• At least 3 years of people management experience including hiring, team building, performance management, coaching, and career development
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• Comfortable working in a hyper-growth, startup environment with ambiguity
• Experience with fund-level accounting and reporting, including complex fund structures and consolidations
• Advanced understanding of complex accounting transactions, private equity investment structures, and reporting requirements
• Advanced knowledge of waterfall models, performance metrics (IRRs), distributions, and capital call calculations
• Passion for technology and using it to improve business operations
• Experience scoping system requirements and implementing new systems

Compensation & Benefits

• U.S. base salary range: $130,000 - $140,000 USD
• Canadian base salary range: $140,000 - $150,000 CAD
• Actual salary will depend on experience, skillset, location, and local pay requirements

Benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
• Life insurance
• Mental wellness coverage
• Fertility and family growth support
• Unlimited vacation plus company-paid holidays
• Paid family leave, medical leave, and bereavement leave
• Retirement savings plans
• Allowance to customize home work and technology setup
• Annual professional development stipend

Location

This role supports a digital-first work environment with employees collaborating across multiple U.S. states, Canadian provinces, and international locations. Physical offices are available in San Francisco, New York City, Mumbai, and Bangalore for those who prefer office work.