Company Overview:
Our client, a leading real estate investment firm, is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that values collaboration, integrity, and precision. They are seeking a detail-oriented, driven, and empathetic Fund Accountant to join their finance team. This role is designed to appeal to candidates who excel in financial analysis, team collaboration, and possess a strong sense of responsibility.

Role Overview:
The Fund Accountant will play a key role in managing and reporting on the financial activities of various real estate investment funds. This role requires a highly organized professional who is attentive to detail, proactive, and possesses excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will be a critical link between the finance, operations, and property management teams, ensuring that fund accounting and financial reporting are executed with the highest standards of accuracy and transparency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fund Accounting & Financial Reporting: Manage fund accounting activities for assigned real estate investment funds, including preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Collaborative Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact between internal departments and external partners, promoting an environment of cooperation and teamwork.
• Data Management & Reconciliation: Ensure accurate maintenance of financial records and ledgers, and perform monthly reconciliations for various accounts, including bank accounts, investments, and property management.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist with the preparation of budgets and forecasts for fund performance, taking a thoughtful approach to understand trends and variances.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, tax reporting, and filings for real estate investment funds.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline fund accounting processes, using insights and a proactive approach to contribute to process efficiency.
• Stakeholder Communication: Prepare and deliver clear, concise financial reports to senior management, investors, and other stakeholders, using empathy and understanding to communicate complex financial information effectively.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in fund accounting, ideally within the real estate or investment management industry.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative approach and ability to build relationships across various teams.
• Knowledge of real estate accounting practices and financial regulations is an asset (not essential) 
• Ability to work independently and take initiative while maintaining a collaborative mindset.

Preferred Qualities:

• Empathetic Communication: You understand the importance of clear, transparent, and empathetic communication with stakeholders and team members.
• Attention to Detail: You are meticulous with numbers and financial data, and you bring an innate sense of responsibility and accountability to your work.
• Collaborative Nature: You thrive in a team environment, are willing to assist colleagues, and prioritize relationships in the workplace.
• Proactive Problem Solver: You anticipate needs, seek solutions, and look for ways to improve processes in order to add value to the team.