Accounting Manager

Job Title : Accounting Manager - Real Estate Private Equity

Position Summary :

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to support the accounting and financial reporting operations of our real estate private equity funds. This role will be responsible for managing daily accounting tasks, assisting in quarterly reporting, and supporting annual audit and tax compliance across multiple entities and fund structures. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in US GAAP and fair value fund accounting, excellent Excel skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as experience with real estate investment platforms.

Key Responsibilities :

Accounting and Reporting :

Work with accounting team in the U.S. and third-party fund administrator on bookkeeping and related tasks, including but not limited to record daily cash transactions, prepare monthly bank reconciliations, code invoices in AP system, record journal entries in accounting software, to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of accounting record.

Support day-to-day accounting operations for multiple fund entities, including but not limited to prepare cash flow projections, fee calculations, capital call and capital distribution schedules as needed. Assist with initiating wire transfers as needed.

Assist in preparation of quarterly and annual closing workbook, financial statements, and capital statements.

Organize and maintain accounting documents and data.

Perform ad-hoc assignments as needed.

Team Collaboration :

Collaborate closely with the core accounting team based in the U.S.

Provide guidance and training to local senior and junior staff.

Participate in communications with and provide documents to external service providers, including fund administrators, auditors, and tax preparers.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent professional credential preferred.

4 to 6 years of relevant experience in accounting, ideally within real estate private equity.

Prior work experience collaborating with U.S. accounting team preferred.

Strong proficiency in Excel and accounting systems (e.g., MRI, Avid, Juniper Square, or similar applications).

Preferred Attributes

Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

High attention to detail and solid problem-solving skills.

Excellent analytical skill and strong learning capabilities.

Effective leadership and mentoring capabilities with established experience managing staff and team and providing deliverables on time.