Fund Accounting Manager – Lead & Develop Investment Funds

LHH; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH partners with a growing investment firm to hire an experienced Fund Accounting Manager in Austin, TX. The role blends technical accounting depth with people leadership and cross-functional collaboration to support a developing fund platform.

You will supervise accounting staff, oversee fund and investment accounting processes, ensure timely financial reporting, and contribute to fundraising and new fund launches. This is a leadership-driven, hands-on role in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting background with well-rounded accounting experience.
• Approximately 2–4 years of supervisory or people-management experience.
• Experience within fund accounting, investment accounting, financial services, or a related environment.
• Public accounting (audit/assurance) experience strongly preferred.
• Real estate experience is a plus, but not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor accounting professionals on the team.
• Oversee fund accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with investment teams and fundraising efforts within a growing platform.
• Support development of processes to scale the fund platform.

Skills

Technical accounting

Supervisory experience

Fund accounting

Communication skills

Collaboration

Job description

LHH partners with a growing investment firm to hire an experienced Fund Accounting Manager in Austin, TX. The role blends technical accounting depth with people leadership and cross-functional collaboration to support a developing fund platform.

You will supervise accounting staff, oversee fund and investment accounting processes, ensure timely financial reporting, and contribute to fundraising and new fund launches. This is a leadership-driven, hands-on role in a dynamic environment.