Fund Accounting Manager | $135K–$160K Base | Hybrid | Boston, MA

Daley and Associates; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Daley And Associates, LLC is a Boston-based private equity finance firm seeking a Fund Accounting Manager to own fund accounting, financial reporting, and operational oversight across multiple investment vehicles. You will collaborate with senior finance leadership, external administrators, auditors, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting under U.S.

GAAP. The role oversees quarterly and annual reporting, third-party fund administrators, carried interest and waterfall

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA or active CPA candidate strongly preferred.
• Experience in private equity fund accounting and GAAP reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quarterly and annual financial reporting across multiple fund structures in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Manage third-party fund administrators and review financial statement packages.
• Review complex accounting matters including carried interest and waterfall calculations.
• Lead year-end audits and coordinate with external auditors.
• Oversee capital calls, distributions, investor allocations, and notices.
• Manage credit facilities, management fee calculations, fund expenses, and cash management.
• Oversee NAV calculations and related compliance reporting across fund vehicles.
• Coordinate regulatory filings and reporting for international fund structures.
• Interpret partnership agreements and side letters to ensure accurate reporting and allocations.
• Identify process improvements and lead special projects within the finance function.
• Support investor reporting and respond to financial inquiries.
• Manage and develop team members while maintaining controls and reporting standards.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA or active CPA candidate

Tools

Investran

Workday

Job description

Fund Accounting Manager | $135K–$160K Base | Hybrid | Boston, MA

A leading private equity firm is seeking an experienced Fund Accounting Manager to join its finance team.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of fund accounting, financial reporting, and operational oversight across multiple investment vehicles while working closely with senior finance leadership, external administrators, auditors, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee quarterly and annual financial reporting across multiple fund structures in accordance with U.S. GAAP


• Manage third-party fund administrators and review financial statement packages


• Review complex accounting matters, including carried interest and waterfall calculations


• Lead year-end audits and coordinate with external auditors


• Oversee capital calls, distributions, investor allocations, and notices


• Manage credit facilities, management fee calculations, fund expenses, and cash management


• Oversee NAV calculations and related compliance reporting across fund vehicles


• Coordinate regulatory filings and reporting requirements for international fund structures


• Interpret partnership agreements and side letters to ensure accurate reporting and allocations


• Identify process improvements and lead special projects within the finance function


• Support investor reporting and respond to financial inquiries


• Manage and develop team members while maintaining strong controls and reporting standards

Qualifications:

• 5–7 years of progressive experience in private equity fund accounting and/or public accounting with significant private equity exposure


• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required


• CPA or active CPA candidate strongly preferred


• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and private equity fund structures


• Experience with carried interest, waterfalls, capital calls, distributions, and fund financial reporting


• Advanced Excel skills; Investran and Workday experience preferred


• Experience managing or developing team members


• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills


• Ability to interpret complex legal documents and manage competing priorities

Compensation:

$135,000–$160,000 base salary

Location:

Boston, MA | Hybrid schedule, ability to travel to Providence once a month