Grant Thornton (US)

Fund Accounting Manager

Grant Thornton (US)  •  $147k - $197k/yr  •  New York City, NY (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

As an integral member of the Finance Transformation, Fund Accounting Team, the Finance Transformation Manager will be responsible for overseeing the Fund’s NAV production and fund financial reporting, maintenance of the internal control environment, the internal and external audit process, as well as the treasury function. Fund structures could include but not limited to hedge funds, private equity funds, private debt funds, and real estate funds. You will collaborate with Fund Accountants and cross function experienced professionals.

Your day-to-day may include:

  • Responsible for the month-end and quarterly NAV, including the pricing, financial reporting, and accounting of the Fund
  • Coordinate and lead the Fund audit process working directly with external auditors to meet necessary reporting deadlines
  • Manage and account for partnership transactions, including completing waterfall and carried interest calculations
  • Manage and account for purchase and sales transactions through their life cycles
  • Ensure that the Fund and its investments are treated for in accordance with US GAAP and other local GAAP as required
  • Analytically review monthly/quarterly investment and fund performance data to measure historical performance to forecast future fund performance
  • Produce cash flow, total rate of return and profitability analysis to support portfolio managers
  • Prepare and monitor covenants and report to management on overall debt position
  • Track tax strategies and ensure appropriate application within the fund and its investments
  • Maintain an excellent and collaborative relationship with internal and external partners
  • Lead the identification and implementation of process and system enhancements
  • Seek to introduce automation and standardization to create a strong control environment
  • Manage, develop, train, coach and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews
  • Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization)
  • Other duties as assigned

You have the following technical skills or qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • Minimum 5 years of experience collaborating with other Fund Accountants and cross function experienced professionals
  • CPA required
  • Thorough knowledge of investment fund software such as Investran, Geneva, OneSource, DFIN Arc Reporting, etc.
  • Thorough experience with complex investment and fund structures (master funds, blocker and standalone entities, feeder funds, liquidated funds, and newly commenced funds)
  • Experience working with Fund Portfolio Managers and Controllers
  • Experience assisting client service and marketing teams in client due diligence meetings, including presenting, and answering client questions
  • Ability to work additional hours and/or travel as needed

The base salary range for this position is between $147,200 and $196,880. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job -related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.

In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.

Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.

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About Grant Thornton (US)

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Industry
Accounting & Tax
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Year Founded
1924
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