Fund Accounting Manager

J2T Recruiting; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid employee medical coverage

Vision and dental available

3 weeks PTO

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is seeking a Fund Accounting Manager to handle core accounting activities and financial reporting for investment funds. In this hands-on role, you will oversee the preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements while collaborating with leadership and external partners. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting, an active CPA license, and 5-6 years of relevant experience. This position is remote-based in Denver but may require occasional in-person meetings. Benefits include 100% employer-paid medical coverage and PTO.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 5-6 years of experience in investment management or fund administration.
• Experience preparing investment company financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Execute core fund accounting activities.
• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements.

Skills

Progressive accounting experience

Financial analysis

Detail-oriented problem-solving

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

• Innovative, and cutting-edge company in the investment fund industry
• Strong growth role with direct impact on financial strategy and reporting
• Opportunity to build, streamline, and enhance fund accounting processes
• Collaborative, values-driven culture with meaningful executive exposure

Why This Role – Fund Accounting Manager

This is a hands-on role for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys being deeply involved in the day-to-day mechanics of fund accounting. The Fund Accounting Manager will actively prepare and review fund-level financial statements, manage close processes, oversee capital activity, and ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards.

You will work side by side with leadership, operations, and external partners to deliver accurate reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and drive process improvements. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning the details, solving problems in real time, and balancing technical execution with team leadership and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Execute core fund accounting activities, including recording capital activity, calculating allocations, and preparing investor reporting
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for multiple funds, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Prepare and review GAAP-compliant financial statements and supporting schedules
• Analyze fund performance metrics and provide detailed reporting and insights to leadership
• Support audit, tax, and regulatory reporting by preparing documentation and coordinating directly with external partners
• Partner with external auditors, tax advisors, and fund administrators to address requests and resolve technical matters
• Manage cash activity, including capital calls, distributions, and reconciliations
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedural documentation
• Provide day-to-day guidance and review team output while remaining actively involved in technical accounting work
• Identify and implement process improvements, reporting enhancements, and system efficiencies

To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
• Active CPA license
• 5–6 years of progressive accounting experience within investment management, fund administration, or a related field
• Experience working with registered investment companies (fund administrator or investment advisor environment preferred)
• Experience preparing investment company financial statements and prospectus-related disclosures
• Familiarity with SEC filings and regulatory reporting requirements
• Public accounting/audit background strongly preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight client or regulatory deadlines
• Comfort working with large data sets and performing detailed financial analysis
• Analytical mindset with strong intellectual curiosity
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, solution-oriented approach

Compensation & Location

• Remote-based in Denver, with the ability to attend in-person meetings as needed
• 100% employer‑paid employee medical coverage | Vision and dental available | 3 weeks PTO