Senior Real Estate Portfolio Accountant – top PE Firm

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Fund Accountant to join one of the world’s leading global private equity firms who will own the accounting and reporting for a high-profile book of direct real estate investments (life sciences/lab, senior housing, self-storage, industrial, medical office, multi-family, media/content studios, etc.). This is a true “finance business partner” seat inside the Real Estate team; you’ll be the primary accounting contact for the investment professionals, oversee property-level and fund-level reporting, drive quarterly valuations, and play a central role in budgeting, capital activity, and investor distributions. Perfect for a sharp Big 4-trained real estate accountant ready to step into a highly visible role at an elite platform with exceptional resources and growth runway.

Company / Team / Position Highlights

• Fast-growing real estate platform with a decade-plus track record
• True partnership culture: flat, collaborative, merit-based, with real exposure to the deal team and senior leadership
• Rare chance to own a meaningful book of assets early and build your brand inside one of the most respected names in alternatives

Compensation & Benefits

• Strong base salary + annual bonus + generous profit sharing program
• Top-tier healthcare, 20 weeks paid maternity / 4 weeks paternity, excellent 401(k)
• Daily catered food, gym reimbursement, commuter benefits, and the usual (but actually good) office perks

Key Responsibilities

• Own monthly/quarterly accounting close and reporting for a portfolio of direct real estate investments and related funds
• Review property packages, capital activity, budgets vs. actuals, promote/management fees, and quarterly fair-value reporting
• Partner with investment teams and JV partners on financial performance and transactions
• Prepare valuation materials, coordinate investor capital calls/distributions, and support fund audits
• Drive process improvement and special projects across the real estate finance platform

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting; CPA preferred
• 2-4 years of real estate accounting experience (Big 4 and/or real estate investment manager background ideal)
• Comfort engaging with investment professionals and external partners