Cortland

Head of Fund Accounting - Atlanta, GA

Cortland$100K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8+ years in fund accounting, fund management, or real estate accounting
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; CPA or MBA preferred
  • Hands-on audit experience is essential
  • Strong customer service focus with relationship management skills
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, time management, and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders
  • Deep technical knowledge of GAAP/IFRS accounting standards
  • Exceptional attention to detail under pressure
  • Proven integrity and strong work ethic
  • Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a high-performing Fund Accounting team
  • Oversee all period-end close activities, including financial statement preparation
  • Manage annual audit execution and coordinate with auditors and internal teams
  • Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and scalability
  • Allocate resources, set priorities, and ensure service deliverables are met
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and reconciliations
  • Establish and maintain accounting policies and internal controls

Benefits

  • Collaborative and high-performing team culture
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Exposure to diverse financial reporting and operational processes
  • Engagement with internal and external stakeholders
  • Potential for process improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
Role Overview

As the Head of Fund Accounting, you'll lead the accounting, reporting, and operational execution for an assigned portfolio, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong controls, and scalable processes. You'll partner closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive consistency, efficiency, and high-quality client outcomes.

Lead Fund Accounting Operations
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a Fund Accounting team, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture.
  • Oversee all period-end close activities, including preparation and review of income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and supporting disclosures.
  • Manage the execution of annual audits, serving as the primary point of coordination across auditors, internal teams, and leadership.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across fund accounting operations.
  • Allocate resources, set priorities, and manage deliverables to ensure deadlines and service-level expectations are consistently met.

Ensure Financial Accuracy and Control
  • Ensure timely and accurate preparation of client deliverables, investor reports, and account reconciliations.
  • Review and approve key financial outputs, ensuring compliance with company policies, GAAP/IFRS, and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee cash management activities and related operational functions for assigned entities.
  • Establish, maintain, and communicate clear accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Qualifications
  • 5-8+ years of experience in fund accounting, fund management, and/or real estate accounting.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; CPA or MBA preferred.
  • Hands-on audit experience required.
  • Strong customer service mindset with the ability to manage internal and external relationships.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, time management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to clearly communicate financial information, investor reporting, and cash management concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Demonstrated deep technical knowledge of GAAP/IFRS accounting standards.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, even under tight deadlines and competing priorities.
  • Proven consistency in values, integrity, and work ethic.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

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