Fund Accounting Manager — Lead Client Relations & Team

Acuityfundsolutions; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Company holidays

Parental leave

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Acuity Fund Solutions in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Fund Accounting Manager to lead client-facing reporting and manage a team of fund accountants. You will own relationships, ensure accuracy, and sign off on key deliverables for multiple funds.

The role requires 6+ years in fund accounting, strong people-management skills, and experience guiding client escalations. Hybrid work arrangement and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 6+ years of fund accounting or fund administration experience, including reviewing or overseeing others' work
• Demonstrated experience owning client relationships and managing escalations independently
• Prior formal people-management experience

Responsibilities

• Hold final review and sign-off authority on investor statements, fund-level financial statements, and other client-facing deliverables for assigned funds
• Own the client relationship for accounting and reporting matters, serving as the primary point of contact for substantive client questions and escalations
• Manage day-to-day workflow, staffing, and prioritization across a team of Senior and Associate Fund Accountants
• Determine which lower-risk deliverables your Senior Fund Accountants may sign off on independently, adjusting that delegation as appropriate
• Review and resolve discrepancies your team elevates beyond their independent judgment
• Ensure client reporting deadlines are met across your portfolio, reallocating staff and resources as needed
• Conduct performance reviews, provide ongoing coaching, and participate in hiring decisions for your team
• Identify recurring process gaps or control weaknesses and drive corrective action
• Partner with senior leadership on client onboarding, scope changes, and service-level matters

Skills

Fund accounting

Client relationships

People management

Escalations handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Allvue

Investran

Advent Geneva

Job description

Fund Accounting Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Fund Accounting Manager holds final sign-off on client-facing financial reporting, owns client relationships, and leads a team of Senior and Associate Fund Accountants. This is a role for someone ready to take real accountability for both the accuracy of the numbers and the people producing them.

ABOUT ACUITY

Acuity Fund Solutions is a fund administration firm serving private equity, venture capital, real estate, private credit, hedge fund, and family office clients. Built from the ground up for accuracy and responsiveness, Acuity gives fund managers a back office they can rely on without building one in-house.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

— Hold final review and sign-off authority on investor statements, fund-level financial statements, and other client-facing deliverables for assigned funds

— Own the client relationship for accounting and reporting matters, serving as the primary point of contact for substantive client questions and escalations

— Manage day-to-day workflow, staffing, and prioritization across a team of Senior and Associate Fund Accountants

— Determine which lower-risk deliverables your Senior Fund Accountants may sign off on independently, adjusting that delegation as appropriate

— Review and resolve discrepancies your team elevates beyond their independent judgment

— Ensure client reporting deadlines are met across your portfolio, reallocating staff and resources as needed

— Conduct performance reviews, provide ongoing coaching, and participate in hiring decisions for your team

— Identify recurring process gaps or control weaknesses and drive corrective action

— Partner with senior leadership on client onboarding, scope changes, and service-level matters

WHAT YOU BRING

— Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

— 6+ years of fund accounting or fund administration experience, including reviewing or overseeing others' work

— Demonstrated experience owning client relationships and managing escalations independently

— Prior formal people-management experience

NICE TO HAVE

— CPA license

— Hands-on experience with Allvue, Investran, or Advent Geneva

— Experience across multiple fund structures

— Experience with client onboarding or scope discussions

WHAT ACUITY OFFERS

— Hybrid work arrangement based in Scottsdale, AZ

— Paid time off that grows with tenure, plus separate paid sick leave

— Company holidays aligned to the market calendar, with flexible holiday scheduling

— Industry-leading paid parental leave

— A firm small enough that your work is visible, with a defined path for growth

Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.