Our client is a residential real estate investment company seeking an intelligent self‑starter who is detail‑oriented, eager to learn, and will be a valuable addition to the team. The Senior Fund Accountant position is a high‑growth role responsible for various phases of accounting and financial reporting under the direction of the Fund Controller.

The Role

At Our client, we believe that great things happen when talent and opportunity cross paths. We empower our employees to be successful by promoting diversity and teamwork within a positive, rewarding atmosphere.

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and proactive Senior Fund Accountant to manage fund accounting activities, including bank and asset reconciliations, preparation and analysis of financial statements and investor reports, execution of capital calls and distributions, and waterfall calculations. The role also involves monitoring cash, supporting audits and tax preparation, liaising with internal and external parties to meet deadlines, assisting with treasury functions, and providing ad hoc analyses and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• 2–5 years of previous financial analysis experience.
• Understanding of GAAP and tax accounting relating to commercial real estate (preferred).
• CPA (preferred).
• Knowledge of financial return metrics such as IRR, MOIC, cash‑on‑cash yields, etc.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Experience with Yardi, CoStar, or comparable software (preferred).
• Strong interpersonal skills along with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with senior executives, business vendors, community partners, and investor contacts as needed.
• Ability to work well under time and other constraints.

Key Accountabilities

• Fund Accounting & Reconciliations – Perform accurate bank, asset, and liability reconciliations to ensure the integrity of financial data.
• Financial Reporting – Prepare, review, and analyze quarterly and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Investor Reporting – Generate and review analytics for investor reports, ensuring timely and accurate communication.
• Capital Management – Execute investor capital calls, distributions, and monitor cash in accordance with fund and property requirements.
• Waterfall & Fee Calculations – Run and validate waterfall calculations in line with fund documentation.
• Audit & Tax Support – Assist external auditors and tax teams during year‑end fund audits and tax preparation.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Ad Hoc Support – Liaise with internal and external parties to meet deadlines, ensure compliance, and provide additional analyses or reporting as needed.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• This position is classified as essential staff and is expected to report to work and adhere to all safety and business protocols.
• Based in the Irvine office.
• Frequent sitting and walking.
• Occasional travel to other business offices and events via airline, trains, and automobiles.
• Repetitive use of the computer, keyboard, mouse, and phone.
• Reading, comprehending, writing, performing calculations, and communicating verbally.
• May work at an elevated site or walk on uneven ground.
• Occasional squatting, bending, twisting, pushing, and pulling.

How Our Client Supports You

We know that our teams are the heart of our success and growth, and we are committed to showing our appreciation.

We Offer

• Culture Built on Purpose and Core Values – A commitment to integrity, a spirit of caring, and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Health, dental & vision, 401(k), personal time off, paid holidays, and more.
• Growth Opportunities – Emphasis on promoting from within.
• Development – Opportunities to learn and expand your industry knowledge through online training platforms, training classes, and one‑on‑one coaching.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our client is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Our human capital is our most valuable asset, and DEI is at the core of our operating and investment philosophy. We believe that bringing together people with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, talents, and experiences enables us to proactively and creatively achieve our mission. Our collective differences, experiences, knowledge, and talents strengthen our culture, reputation, and achievements.

We embrace and encourage differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical or mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and all characteristics that make our employees unique.

Benefits

Our organization’s diversity initiatives include—but are not limited to—practices and policies on recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; and the creation of a work environment built on gender and diversity equity that encourages:

• Respectful communication and cooperation between all employees.
• Teamwork and participation, allowing representation of all groups and perspectives.
• Work/life balance through flexible work schedules.
• Contributions to the communities we serve to promote greater understanding and respect for diversity.