Fund Accountant

Arrow Search Partners; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An alternative investment management firm based in Jersey City is seeking a fund accountant to manage tax filings and regulatory compliance. This role involves oversight of fund administration, preparation of financial statements, and leading the monthly close process. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 4-6 years of relevant experience, ideally in real estate or private equity. Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills are required. The salary range is competitive at $120,000-$140,000.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of public and/or private fund accounting experience.
• Real estate/private equity experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee tax and regulatory filings.
• Lead the monthly and quarterly close and process improvements.
• Conduct variance analysis of financial results against budgets.
• Review and prepare quarterly and annual financial statement packages.
• Coordinate all aspects of fund administration.
• Manage the fund summary in both investment period and value creation.
• Oversee loan limitations compliance and covenant monitoring.

Skills

Public/private fund accounting

Financial KPIs knowledge

Strong Excel skills

Strong PowerPoint skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

Our client is an alternative real estate investment manager focused on acquiring, managing, and developing industrial and logistics properties in major U.S. markets. The firm leverages data and technology to identify industrial assets sourcing off-market opportunities and aggregating them into diversified portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee tax and regulatory filings ensuring timely and accurate preparation and filing of all required tax returns
• Lead the monthly and quarterly close and process improvements
• Conduct variance analysis of financial results against budgets, forecasts, and actuals
• Review and prepare quarterly and annual financial statement packages including investor capital reporting
• Coordinate all aspects of fund administration
• Manage the fund summary in both the investment period and value creation stages
• Oversee the loan limitations compliance and covenant monitoring and reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 4-6 years of public and/or private fund accounting experience
• Real estate/private equity experience preferred
• Knowledge of financial KPIs and private equity fund structures
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills

Salary

$120,000-$140,000