Fund Accounting Manager

Grant Morgan; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Job summary

A fast-growing financial firm in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Fund Accounting Manager. This role entails overseeing fund accounting across multiple structures and driving operational efficiencies through process improvements. Candidates should have a bachelor’s in accounting, CPA preferred, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong Excel, organizational, and communication skills are essential. A performance bonus is included in the compensation package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in public accounting and/or fund accounting.
• Background or strong interest in Private Equity, Hedge Funds, or alternative investments.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily, monthly, and quarterly fund accounting activities.
• Drive improvements in accounting processes and automation.
• Partner with senior leadership to implement scalable solutions.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Technical acumen

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or CPA candidate

Job description

Company

Our client is a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial Private Equity/Alternative Investment and hedge fund with a unique niche in the specialty finance sector. Over the past 5+ years, the firm has experienced significant growth both organically and through acquisitions, and is currently completing another multi‑billion‑dollar fundraise expected to double the company’s size within the next three years.

The firm owns one of the largest private residential mortgage companies in the U.S., having purchased more than $30B of residential loans in the last nine years. The senior leadership team is comprised of alumni from top private equity and investment banking firms, as well as industry leaders in specialty finance and mortgage lending. The culture is entrepreneurial, fast‑paced, deadline‑driven, collaborative, and close‑knit. Headquarters are in a desirable, Metro-accessible downtown Washington, D.C. location.

Position

Fund Accounting Manager will oversee a wide range of accounting and financial responsibilities as well as special projects across private equity funds, open‑ended hedge funds, and separately managed accounts. In addition to core fund accounting, this role will be instrumental in driving operational efficiency through process improvements and technology‑enabled solutions.

This individual will lead initiatives to streamline recurring workflows, enhance reporting accuracy, and implement automation for scalability. The Fund Accounting Manager will also collaborate closely with corporate accounting, investors, external auditors, and tax service providers in a highly team‑oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily, monthly, and quarterly fund accounting activities across multiple investment structures.
• Drive improvements in accounting processes, reporting, and automation.
• Partner with senior leadership to implement scalable operational solutions.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax providers, and internal teams on deliverables.
• Contribute to cross‑functional projects and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in public accounting and/or fund accounting (public or industry).
• Background or strong interest in Private Equity, Hedge Funds, or alternative investments.
• Advanced Excel skills (macros, queries, automation tools) and desire to continue developing technical expertise.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with high motivation, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Strong technical acumen and a desire to drive process improvements and efficiencies.

Compensation

Performance bonus.