Senior Associate, Fund Finance

We have been retained by one of the fastest-growing industrial real estate private equity companies in the United States and among the 50 largest owners in the sector — to identify a Senior Associate for their Fund Finance function.

This is a high-visibility role sitting at the intersection of fund accounting, financial reporting, and operational finance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, fast-paced team responsible for the full spectrum of fund performance analysis, investor reporting, and accounting across a growing portfolio of real estate funds at various stages of their lifecycle.

The firm has built its culture around four enduring values meaningful relationships, ownership, curiosity, and tenacity and is seeking a candidate who embodies these qualities and is motivated to grow with a high-conviction, entrepreneurial organization.

Responsibility:

• Review and prepare quarterly and annual financial statement packages, including investor capital reporting
• Conduct variance analysis of financial results against budgets, forecasts, and actuals — identifying key drivers and communicating insights clearly to senior stakeholders
• Deliver ongoing financial analysis and KPI reporting to a broad stakeholder base including senior management, investors, lenders, and regulators
• Coordinate all aspects of fund administration, managing relationships with external administrators and advisors
• Manage Fund Sources & Uses across multiple funds spanning both the investment period and value creation stages of the fund lifecycle
• Monitor LPA and loan limitation compliance, including covenant monitoring and reporting
• Partner cross-functionally to lead monthly and quarterly close processes and drive ongoing process improvements
• Coordinate and oversee tax and regulatory filings, ensuring timely and accurate preparation across all fund entities
• Implement and leverage technology and outsourced solutions to enhance operational efficiency and controls
• Maintain the highest standards of data integrity, accuracy, and timeliness across all financial reporting and presentations

Requirements:

• 4 years of experience in public accounting or private equity fund finance and accounting, with a strong grounding in financial analysis and accounting principles — real estate or private equity experience is preferred
• Exposure to FP&A, corporate finance, or real estate private equity roles is a meaningful advantage
• Proven ability to work independently and drive projects to completion in environments with limited direction
• Strong knowledge of financial KPIs and a solid understanding of both financial statements and private equity fund structures
• Track record of proactively identifying and leading process improvements, and of applying technology to enhance accuracy and efficiency
• Exceptional Excel skills are essential; a high level of data visualization capability via PowerPoint is required
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent workstreams with accuracy in a high-velocity environment