Fund Accounting Manager

Daley And Associates, LLC; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Daley And Associates, LLC in Boston seeks a Fund Accounting Manager to lead financial reporting, fund operations, and internal controls across multiple investment vehicles.

The role requires 5-7 years PE fund accounting experience, CPA preferred, and strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5-7 years in private equity fund accounting or strong private equity exposure.
• CPA or active CPA candidate strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and private equity fund structures.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Investran and Workday preferred.
• Experience managing or developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quarterly and annual fund financial statements and year-end audits.
• Oversee capital calls, distributions, management fees, fund expenses, and cash management.
• Manage fund administrators and external auditors for timely reporting and controls.
• Support regulatory filings for Luxembourg and Cayman fund structures and interpret partnership agreements.
• Partner with internal teams to deliver investor reporting and respond to financial inquiries.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and develop team members.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Investran

Workday

Excel

Job description

Fund Accounting Manager | Boston, MA | Hybrid, 3 days/week in office

We're partnering with a leading middle-market private equity firm to identify a Fund Accounting Manager to join its finance organization. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fund accounting professional with a strong private equity background to take on a key role overseeing financial reporting, fund operations, and accounting controls across multiple investment vehicles.

Compensation: $130,000-150,000 + Bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee quarterly and annual fund financial statements, review complex accounting matters, including carried interest and waterfall calculations, and lead year-end audits.
• Oversee capital calls, distributions, management fees, fund expenses, credit facilities, and cash management.
• Manage fund administrators and external auditors to ensure accurate, timely reporting and strong operational controls.
• Support regulatory filings, oversee reporting for Luxembourg and Cayman fund structures, and interpret partnership agreements and side letters to ensure accurate allocations and distributions.
• Partner with internal teams to deliver investor reporting and respond to financial inquiries.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, lead special projects, and support the development of team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in private equity fund accounting or Big Four public accounting with significant private equity exposure.
• CPA or active CPA candidate strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and private equity fund structures.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Investran and Workday preferred.
• Experience managing or developing team members.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with senior leadership, investors, auditors, and administrators.