Fund Accounting Manager

Our client, a rapidly growing alternative investment firm, is seeking a Manager to join its Fund Finance team in New York City.

This position is a highly visible role reporting directly to the Head of Fund Finance and will oversee core financial operations across a diverse range of investment vehicles. The individual will play a central role in managing fund accounting, financial reporting, service provider oversight, and operational execution across multiple investment strategies, while also supporting broader business growth initiatives and infrastructure development.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on finance professional who combines strong technical expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee fund finance activities across multiple investment structures, including fund accounting, treasury management, operational processes, and investor reporting.
• Manage recurring reporting cycles for investors, financing counterparties, and internal leadership, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of all materials prepared by external administrators and service providers.
• Coordinate closely with external fund administrators, auditors, and tax advisors to support quarterly closes, annual audits, and tax compliance processes.
• Monitor fund liquidity and cash management activities, including capital calls, distributions, wire activity, and lender reporting requirements.
• Develop and improve scalable reporting processes, operational controls, and financial infrastructure to support continued platform expansion.
• Partner cross-functionally with investment, legal, investor relations, and corporate finance teams on strategic initiatives, portfolio analytics, and investor-related requests.
• Maintain strong internal controls and documentation standards across fund operations and approval workflows.
• Assist in mentoring junior professionals and fostering a collaborative, high-accountability team environment.

Qualifications

• Approximately 6–10 years of experience in fund finance, private fund accounting, or investment management operations.
• Experience supporting alternative investment strategies such as private credit, hedge funds, opportunistic, or hybrid investment vehicles preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline required; CPA or similar credential strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of investment fund structures, partnership accounting, and U.S. GAAP.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, external vendors, and complex reporting processes simultaneously.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency; familiarity with fund reporting and administration platforms is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to operate effectively in evolving environments.
• Team-oriented approach with excellent communication skills and a strong sense of ownership and accountability.