Fund Accounting Manager - Real Estate, Onsite in Austin

LHH; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Fund Accounting Manager for a well-established real estate investment and development firm in Austin. This hands-on role focuses on accurate financial reporting and ownership of complex accounting tasks.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in accounting, CPA preferred, and experience reviewing others’ work. The position requires onsite work in Austin five days a week and offers a competitive base salary with bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including public accounting, investment accounting, or another complex accounting environment.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Experience reviewing others’ work and providing clear feedback.
• Strong technical accounting foundation and ability to explain the “why” behind the numbers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and reporting across multiple real estate investment vehicles.
• Review work prepared by internal and external accounting partners and ensure accuracy.
• Lead month-end and quarter-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement review.
• Review key fund accounting activity and reporting across multiple investment vehicles.
• Support annual audits, tax reporting, and other recurring financial deliverables.
• Research accounting matters as needed and communicate conclusions clearly to stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability within the accounting function.

Skills

Accounting experience

CPA

Reviewing others' work

Technical accounting

Education

CPA certification

Job description

LHH is seeking a Fund Accounting Manager for a well-established real estate investment and development firm in Austin. This hands-on role focuses on accurate financial reporting and ownership of complex accounting tasks.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in accounting, CPA preferred, and experience reviewing others’ work. The position requires onsite work in Austin five days a week and offers a competitive base salary with bonus and benefits.