Fund Accountant - Real Estate Analyst

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking a Fund Accountant/Analyst to join its Charlotte, NC office. The role focuses on fund accounting, financial reporting, and interaction with investment teams in a real estate/private equity context.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of accounting experience, GAAP expertise, and strong Excel skills. The position offers a hybrid work model with four days in the office and Friday remote, and a compensation range of $90,000–$120,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience.
• Fund accounting, private equity, real estate, or investment management experience preferred.
• Public accounting experience serving financial services clients is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills; CPA or CPA candidate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support fund accounting and financial reporting for investment entities.
• Prepare account reconciliations and financial analyses.
• Assist with capital calls, distributions, and investor reporting.
• Help prepare financial statements and support audits.
• Partner with finance, operations, and investor relations teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Public accounting exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Fund Accountant (PE Real estate)

Charlotte, NC | Hybrid

A growing real estate investment client is looking for a Fund Accountant / Analyst to join their Fund Finance accounting team. This is a great opportunity for someone with fund accounting, private equity, real estate, or public accounting experience who wants exposure to investment funds, financial reporting, and fund operations. Role will sit in their growing Charlotte, NC office.

What You'll Do

• Support fund accounting and financial reporting for investment entities
• Prepare account reconciliations and financial analyses
• Assist with capital calls, distributions, and investor reporting
• Help prepare financial statements and support audits
• Partner with finance, operations, and investor relations teams
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3-5 years of accounting experience
• Fund accounting, private equity, real estate, or investment management experience preferred
• Public accounting experience serving financial services clients is a plus
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills
• CPA or ‘CPA candidate’ preferred
• Yardi experience is a plus

Ideal Backgrounds

• Real estate private equity fund experience
• Private equity fund administration
• Big 4 or regional public accounting firms with private equity or real estate clients

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Growing Charlotte office with strong visibility
• Collaborate closely with senior teams across finance and operations
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Hybrid schedule: 4 days in office, Fridays remote
• Strong long-term growth potential

Pay Details: $90,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

The 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

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.