Director – Real Estate Credit, Fund Administration

Juniper Square

Director of Fund Administration responsible for fund accounting operations for real estate private credit clients at Juniper Square. Leading a team to deliver best-in-class client services and improve operational efficiencies.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

fund accountingNAV calculationsfinancial statement preparationcapital activity processingGAAPASC 946fair value measurementinterest income recognitionaudit processestax processes

Soft Skills

client relationship managementteam managementcommunication skillsproblem-solvingmentoringcontinuous improvementcross-functional collaborationservice expectation managementperformance managementadaptability

Tools & Technologies

Juniper SquareCitcoSS&CAlter DomusApexNAV Consulting

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA license

Industry Keywords

real estate private creditcommercial real estate debtstructured creditdebt fundsCLOsbridge vehiclesmezzanine fundsCRE debtCMBScommercial mortgage servicing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end fund accounting function for a book of real estate private credit clients, including NAV calculations, financial statement preparation, capital activity processing (calls, distributions, recallable capital), and fee/carry calculations
Oversee accounting for underlying credit positions — interest income accruals, OID/PIK treatment, origination fees, prepayments, and loan modifications — ensuring accuracy and consistency across client portfolios
Review and sign off on complex waterfall calculations, preferred return hurdles, catch-up mechanics, and LP/GP allocations across fund structures of varying complexity
Oversee preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements (GAAP/IFRS as applicable), investor capital statements, and management reporting packages delivered to clients and their LPs
Serve as the primary operational lead for annual audit and tax processes — coordinating with external auditors, tax advisors, and client finance teams to ensure clean, timely completion
Act as a senior point of contact for client CFOs, controllers, and finance teams; manage escalations professionally, set and maintain service expectations, and proactively surface issues before they become problems
Manage and mentor a team of fund accounting professionals across levels (managers, associates, senior associates); own hiring, performance management, workload distribution, and career development within your team
Drive continuous improvement across workflows, controls, and documentation; partner with internal technology and product teams to improve how Juniper Square's platform supports real estate credit accounting needs
Partner cross-functionally with Investor Services, Compliance, Legal, and Product teams to deliver a seamless client experience and inform the evolution of Juniper Square's real estate credit service offering

Requirements

What you’ll need

10-12+ years of experience in fund accounting, fund administration, or finance roles with meaningful exposure to real estate private credit, commercial real estate debt, or structured credit
Deep working knowledge of credit fund structures — including debt funds, CLOs, bridge vehicles, or mezzanine funds — and the accounting treatment associated with loan portfolios
5+ years of experience managing and developing teams; demonstrated ability to build and retain talent in a high-growth environment
Strong technical accounting skills (GAAP); familiarity with ASC 946, fair value measurement, and interest income recognition for debt instruments
Proven track record managing client relationships at a senior level — comfortable presenting to and communicating with client CFOs, controllers, and IR teams
Experience owning or overseeing audit and tax processes for investment funds
Bachelor's degree required, with a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline
Comfortable with ambiguity within a high-growth environment
Passion for technology and a desire to use technology to streamline business operations and improve the client experience
Excellent client service, verbal and written communication skills
Experience at a third-party fund administrator a plus (e.g., Citco, SS&C, Alter Domus, Apex, NAV Consulting)
Background in CRE debt, CMBS, or commercial mortgage servicing environments a plus
CPA license or equivalent professional certification a plus
Experience with IFRS a plus but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision care for you and your family
Life insurance and disability coverage
Mental wellness coverage
Fertility and growing family support
Flex Time Off in addition to company paid holidays
Paid family leave, medical leave, and bereavement leave policies
401k retirement savings plan
Healthcare FSA and commuter benefits programs
Allowance to customize your work and technology setup at home
Annual professional development stipend