Fund Accounting Manager

Fund Accounting Manager | Boston, MA | Hybrid, 3 days/week in office

We're partnering with a leading middle-market private equity firm to identify a Fund Accounting Manager to join its finance organization. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fund accounting professional with a strong private equity background to take on a key role overseeing financial reporting, fund operations, and accounting controls across multiple investment vehicles.

Compensation: $130,000-150,000 + Bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee quarterly and annual fund financial statements, review complex accounting matters, including carried interest and waterfall calculations, and lead year-end audits.
• Oversee capital calls, distributions, management fees, fund expenses, credit facilities, and cash management.
• Manage fund administrators and external auditors to ensure accurate, timely reporting and strong operational controls.
• Support regulatory filings, oversee reporting for Luxembourg and Cayman fund structures, and interpret partnership agreements and side letters to ensure accurate allocations and distributions.
• Partner with internal teams to deliver investor reporting and respond to financial inquiries.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, lead special projects, and support the development of team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in private equity fund accounting or Big Four public accounting with significant private equity exposure.
• CPA or active CPA candidate strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and private equity fund structures.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Investran and Workday preferred.
• Experience managing or developing team members.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with senior leadership, investors, auditors, and administrators.