About the Opportunity
Our client, a global investment firm with over $80B in AUM, is seeking a Fund Accounting Manager or Senior Manager to join their growing team in Dallas, TX. Renowned for its innovative investment strategies across credit, growth equity, and real assets, the firm offers a dynamic environment with significant exposure to financial reporting, valuations, investor communications, audits, and internal controls. This is a high-impact, hands-on role working alongside both finance and investment teams within a lean, collaborative group that values initiative. The position is based in-office four days a week and comes at an exciting time of expansion, with recent investments spanning financial services, infrastructure, and sports and entertainment.
The annual base salary range is $115,000 to $140,000. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.
Job Responsibilities
- Play a key role in supporting the full spectrum of fund operations, including accounting, financial reporting, cash flow tracking, performance analysis, and investor communications
- Oversee recurring close processes on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
- Coordinate with third-party administrators to review deliverables and ensure data alignment across internal systems
- Maintain and reconcile internal fund records, ensuring consistency with administrator reports and investment data
- Prepare and distribute investor communications, including capital activity notices, reporting packages, and ad hoc requests
- Lead annual audit processes, serve as a point of contact for external auditors, and provide timely responses to inquiries
- Support compliance deliverables related to credit facilities, fund agreements, and other regulatory obligations
- Contribute to the valuation process each quarter, gathering relevant data and assisting with model reviews
- Track and analyze fund-level expenses and assist in preparing related reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Continuously evaluate and enhance internal workflows and controls to improve efficiency and reduce risk
- Research and resolve accounting or reporting issues, proposing solutions that align with industry best practices
- Support senior leadership with strategic projects, ad hoc analysis, and cross-functional initiatives
- Provide guidance to junior staff, fostering professional growth and supporting team development
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 8–10 years of accounting experience across public accounting, investment firms, or fund administration roles
- CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
- Familiarity with private equity structures, credit-focused investment strategies, structured products, and fund-level accounting
- Experience with investor performance reporting, financial analytics, and partnership accounting frameworks
- Prior use of Advent Geneva or similar fund accounting systems is a plus
- Advanced Excel capabilities and strong technical accounting skills
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting standards relevant to the investment management industry
