Investment Accounting Manager

LHH; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

LHH in Baltimore is seeking an experienced Investment Accounting Manager to oversee accounting and financial reporting activities for a portfolio of investment funds on a hybrid work model.

You will own the fund accounting process, review work prepared by staff and third-party administrators, and partner closely with senior finance leadership and investment professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience with meaningful exposure to fund accounting in public accounting or in‑house.
• Experience within private equity, private credit, alternative asset management, or a fund administrator servicing alternative investment clients strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of partnership accounting, capital activity, financial reporting, and fund structures.
• Prior experience reviewing the work of staff or third‑party administrators.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with fund accounting systems.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work across accounting, investment, and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting and reporting process for multiple investment funds and related entities.
• Review monthly and quarterly close work, reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Oversee preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Review capital calls, distributions, management fees, investor allocations, and capital account activity.
• Review NAV calculations and other fund-level reporting.
• Serve as a key point of contact for third‑party fund administrators, auditors, tax providers, and other external partners.
• Manage annual audit and tax‑support processes.
• Review investor reporting and ensure accuracy and timely delivery.
• Provide oversight, training, and development to fund accounting staff.
• Partner with investment, operations, and finance teams on new investments, fund launches, and other transactions.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, reporting, and scalability.
• Assist senior leadership with ad hoc reporting and fund‑related initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

Fund accounting software

Job description

Our client in Baltimore City is seeking an experienced Investment Accounting Manager to oversee accounting and financial reporting activities for a portfolio of investment funds on a hybrid work model. This individual will take ownership of the fund accounting process, review work prepared by staff and third-party administrators, and partner closely with senior finance leadership and investment professionals.

The role is ideal for someone with strong technical fund accounting experience who enjoys being hands‑on while also managing processes, reviewing deliverables, and developing junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting and reporting process for multiple investment funds and related entities.
• Review monthly and quarterly close work, reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Oversee preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Review capital calls, distributions, management fees, investor allocations, and capital account activity.
• Review NAV calculations and other fund-level reporting.
• Serve as a key point of contact for third‑party fund administrators, auditors, tax providers, and other external partners.
• Manage annual audit and tax‑support processes.
• Review investor reporting and ensure accuracy and timely delivery.
• Provide oversight, training, and development to fund accounting staff.
• Partner with investment, operations, and finance teams on new investments, fund launches, and other transactions.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, reporting, and scalability.
• Assist senior leadership with ad hoc reporting and fund‑related initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience with meaningful exposure to fund accounting in public accounting or in‑house.
• Experience within private equity, private credit, alternative asset management, or a fund administrator servicing alternative investment clients strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of partnership accounting, capital activity, financial reporting, and fund structures.
• Prior experience reviewing the work of staff or third‑party administrators.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with fund accounting systems.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work across accounting, investment, and operations teams.

What Our Client Offers

• Base salary up to $135,000, depending on experience.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Hybrid work schedule. Flexible for the right hire
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with strong leadership.
• Opportunity to join a high‑growth real estate organization where your contributions will directly impact the business.
• Long‑term career advancement opportunities as the company continues to expand.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers