<p>Fund Accounting Manager – Real Estate & Private Funds (2 days in office in Annapolis) - Apply here or email Jim Meade at Robert Half right away for consideration.</p><p><br></p><p>A well-established, growth-oriented private investment firm is seeking a Fund Accounting Manager to oversee the day-to-day accounting and reporting for its closed-end funds. This is a hands-on leadership role offering meaningful exposure to senior stakeholders, institutional investors, and complex fund structures.</p><p>This opportunity stands out for its collaborative culture, strong work-life balance, and exceptional leadership. The hiring manager is technically sharp and genuinely invested in developing the team—making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys mentoring while still staying close to the work.</p><p><br></p><p>Why This Role</p><ul><li>Stable, well-capitalized investment platform with sophisticated fund structures</li><li>High-quality leadership — work for a manager known for coaching, mentorship, and trust</li><li>Culture that values intellectual challenge without burnout</li><li>Hybrid schedule: 2 days in office in Annapolis</li><li>Visibility across fund, asset management, tax, and capital markets teams</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Own the financial close, reporting, and integrity of private funds</li><li>Serve as primary contact for investor reporting, requests, and documentation</li><li>Interpret and apply complex partnership agreements and debt agreements</li><li>Maintain investor capital accounts, capital calls, distributions, and reporting</li><li>Prepare and review carried interest calculations, NAV, and cash flow availability</li><li>Oversee monthly close for all non‑property fund entities and consolidated results</li><li>Review quarterly valuations and understand valuation changes and drivers</li><li>Lead preparation of GAAP-compliant fund financial statements</li><li>Oversee quarterly and annual compliance reporting</li><li>Manage relationships with external fund administrators, driving accuracy and process improvement</li><li>Prepare audit and tax PBC workpapers</li><li>Document and maintain fund accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls</li><li>Partner closely with asset management, tax, and capital markets teams</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting for fund entities</li><li>Proactively identify issues and collaborate with senior leadership on solutions</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Leadership Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage and develop a Senior Fund Accountant</li><li>Act as a key resource and thought partner to the broader fund accounting leadership team</li><li>Promote accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement within the group</li></ul>
<p>Our client, a prominent national real estate investment and development organization based in Washington, D.C., is looking for their new Accounting Manager. They have over $5B invested and are looking to scale up their accounting foundation to include a new real estate fund. They have a long-standing reputation and a track record of managing investments across dozens of high-profile properties. This role is ideal for someone with solid commercial real estate fund accounting expertise who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting. Reporting to the Controller and overseeing a staff, you will build out frameworks and drive best practices for fund and property-level accounting. You will also work across other business lines as operational needs evolve. In this exciting new Accounting Manager role, you will:</p><p><br></p><p>• Manage capital accounting, execution of capital calls and distributions, and investor allocations for both fund and investment vehicles.</p><p>• Calculate complex fund distribution models including comprehensive waterfall structures as outlined by partnership agreements</p><p>• Prepare fund-level GAAP financial statements on a fair value basis in accordance with ASC 946, ASC 820 and ASC 842</p><p>• Develop periodic investor and fund performance reports—helping deliver timely and accurate NAV statements, fair value analysis, and fund financials</p><p>• Supervise preparation of general ledgers, including accurate recording of tenant billings, recoveries, and adherence to current lease accounting standards.</p><p>• Provide financial support for property/asset managers, including budget preparation, variance investigation, and periodic reforecasting.</p><p>• Prepare consolidated financial reports at the fund level in line with U.S. GAAP, ensuring compliance with fair value measurement and investment company guidance.</p><p>• Oversee audit preparations and submissions, respond to information requests from audit teams, and coordinate closely with external advisors.</p><p>• Support completion of lender compliance deliverables and institutional investor due diligence.</p><p>• Direct and mentor staff accountants, providing technical training and oversight related to fund accounting and the firm’s accounting systems.</p><p>• Design and enhance accounting policies, workflows, and financial controls to meet SEC-registered investment manager standards.</p><p>• Partner across departments to advance accounting and reporting initiatives for other verticals, including multifamily and opportunistic asset classes.</p><p><br></p><p>Your base pay will depend on your skills, experience and training, knowledge, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. </p><p>Our client offers medical benefits as part of their overall compensation package in addition to other robust benefits.</p><p> </p><p>Please forward your resume in confidence to Raj Khanna, Senior Vice President at Robert Half for consideration for this or one of our other immediate openings in the Washington, DC area. </p>
<p>Are you an <strong>Accountant with Big 4 auditing experience</strong>—particularly with private equity (PE) or venture capital (VC) clients—or a <strong>Fund Accountant</strong> for a PE firm? Are you ready to contribute to a <strong>fast-growing investment firm</strong> leading innovative financial strategies? We are seeking a <strong>Fund Accountant</strong> to help expand and enhance the firm’s accounting, reporting, and operations functions.</p><p>This role offers <strong>broad exposure</strong> to multiple aspects of finance and operations within a high-growth environment, allowing you to impact the firm's trajectory positively. Reporting directly to the <strong>CFO</strong>, the role works closely with leadership across all levels, making your contributions integral to organizational success.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee <strong>fund accounting operations</strong>, including capital calls, distributions, and quarterly/annual fund financial statements by working with fund administrators.</li><li>Support investment activities such as <strong>deal closings</strong> and realizations, ensuring smooth transaction execution.</li><li>Monitor compliance with <strong>credit facility requirements</strong> and coordinate with internal/external stakeholders.</li><li>Lead <strong>investment valuations</strong> and ensure consistent portfolio reporting standards.</li><li>Manage audit processes, prepare documentation, and provide timely support to auditors.</li><li>Review quarterly financial and capital account statements for accuracy.</li><li>Ensure annual <strong>federal and state tax compliance</strong>, coordinating with external tax preparers to meet deadlines.</li><li>Assist with <strong>regulatory filings</strong> and compliance reporting alongside the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO).</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and <strong>performance tracking</strong> for fund-level financial metrics.</li><li>Manage books and records for internal entities such as the management company and General Partner.</li><li>Address investor requests during <strong>fundraising</strong> and throughout fund lifecycles.</li><li>Partner on <strong>special projects</strong> alongside leadership, supporting growth and operational efficiencies.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with leadership to <strong>elevate financial strategies</strong> and drive growth at a dynamic investment firm.</li><li>Gain <strong>broad exposure</strong> across finance, operations, compliance, and investor relations in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.</li><li>Contribute to exciting <strong>projects and initiatives</strong>, making a direct impact on the firm’s success.</li><li>Work in a <strong>motivated and innovative team culture</strong> committed to excellence and collaboration.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>My client is a real estate company seeking a Corporate Accountant to assist their day-to-day operations in their Washington, DC office. The ideal person for the Corporate Accountant position will have experience with the month end close process, preparing monthly financial reports, experience with preparing appropriate journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts and an overall understanding of accounting compliance with US GAAP. This organization offers great opportunities for growth and an excellent benefit package including health benefits.</p><p><br></p><p>Daily responsibilities of the Corporate Accountant include:</p><p><br></p><p>· Prepare monthly financial reports.</p><p>· Prepare appropriate journal entries.</p><p>· Reconcile various balance sheet accounts.</p><p>· Research real estate accounting principles.</p><p>· Ensure company is in compliance with regulatory agencies.</p>
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support core accounting operations for a team in Washington, District of Columbia. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable managing day-to-day financial activities while helping maintain accurate records and reporting. The person in this role will contribute to transaction processing, account balancing, and month-end support in a fast-paced office environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process vendor invoices, review payment documentation, and help ensure accounts payable activity is completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Prepare and record journal entries to support routine accounting transactions and maintain the integrity of the general ledger.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies by coordinating with internal records and supporting documentation.<br>• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and related reports by organizing data and verifying account balances.<br>• Support daily accounting operations by maintaining financial records, tracking transactions, and following established controls.<br>• Collaborate with the Comptroller and other team members to resolve accounting issues and improve the accuracy of reporting.<br>• Contribute to month-end and periodic close activities by reviewing entries, reconciling accounts, and organizing backup materials.