Senior Associate, Fund Finance

We have been retained by one of the fastest-growing industrial real estate private equity companies in the United States and among the 50 largest owners in the sector — to identify a Senior Associate for their Fund Finance function.This is a high-visibility role sitting at the intersection of fund accounting, financial reporting, and operational finance. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, fast-paced team responsible for the full spectrum of fund performance analysis, investor reporting, and accounting across a growing portfolio of real estate funds at various stages of their lifecycle.The firm has built its culture around four enduring values meaningful relationships, ownership, curiosity, and tenacity and is seeking a candidate who embodies these qualities and is motivated to grow with a high-conviction, entrepreneurial organization.Responsibility: Review and prepare quarterly and annual financial statement packages, including investor capital reportingConduct variance analysis of financial results against budgets, forecasts, and actuals — identifying key drivers and communicating insights clearly to senior stakeholdersDeliver ongoing financial analysis and KPI reporting to a broad stakeholder base including senior management, investors, lenders, and regulatorsCoordinate all aspects of fund administration, managing relationships with external administrators and advisorsManage Fund Sources & Uses across multiple funds spanning both the investment period and value creation stages of the fund lifecycleMonitor LPA and loan limitation compliance, including covenant monitoring and reportingPartner cross-functionally to lead monthly and quarterly close processes and drive ongoing process improvementsCoordinate and oversee tax and regulatory filings, ensuring timely and accurate preparation across all fund entitiesImplement and leverage technology and outsourced solutions to enhance operational efficiency and controlsMaintain the highest standards of data integrity, accuracy, and timeliness across all financial reporting and presentationsRequirements: 4+ years of experience in public accounting or private equity fund finance and accounting, with a strong grounding in financial analysis and accounting principles — real estate or private equity experience is preferredExposure to FP&A, corporate finance, or real estate private equity roles is a meaningful advantageProven ability to work independently and drive projects to completion in environments with limited directionStrong knowledge of financial KPIs and a solid understanding of both financial statements and private equity fund structuresTrack record of proactively identifying and leading process improvements, and of applying technology to enhance accuracy and efficiencyExceptional Excel skills are essential; a high level of data visualization capability via PowerPoint is requiredAble to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent workstreams with accuracy in a high-velocity environment