Fund Accounting and Finance Associate

• Location: South Bay
• $90000 base salary
• Remote: Remote
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #1551
• Salary: $90,000 - $120,000

Title: Fund Accounting and Finance Associate

Industry: Real Estate

Location: South Bay – Hybrid

Overview: Pacific Executive Search has been engaged on a search for a Fund Accounting and Finance Associate in the South Bay area within the Financial Services – Venture Capital/Private Equity industry. This role requires a strong background in accounting and finance, as well as experience with fund administration and financial reporting. You would have the opportunity to take on new responsibilities, work in a location with great quality of life, and gain valuable skills in fund accounting and finance that will propel your career forward in the financial services industry.

Description:
**Responsibilities**

• Supervise all fund accounting tasks, including calculating NAV, distributing capital, distributing to investors, and modeling carried interest waterfalls for various fund structures.
• Manage relationships with third-party fund administrators, auditors, and tax advisors to ensure accurate and timely completion of financial statements, investor reports, and compliance filings.
• Coordinate capital calls, distributions, and cash flow forecasting at the fund level.
• Oversight of capital accounts, equity roll-forwards, and investor-specific allocations in complex fund structures, including SMAs and joint ventures.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS) and regulatory requirements.

**Qualifications**

• At least 5 years of experience in real estate fund accounting, fund administration, and FP&A, with exposure to real estate debt investments, SMAs, and joint ventures.
• Thorough understanding of real estate investment structures, fund waterfalls, capital call mechanics, and financial reporting.
• Experience collaborating with third-party fund administrators, audit firms, and tax advisors.
• Familiarity with debt structures, credit facilities, loan servicing, and warehouse financing arrangements.
• Proficient in GAAP and IFRS accounting principles for private investment funds and real estate entities.
• Advanced skills in financial modeling and Excel, capable of creating complex fund performance models.
• Experience using fund accounting software like Investran, eFront, Yardi, or similar platforms.
• CPA, CFA, or CAIA certification is a plus.