Senior Fund Accountant

Lincoln

Senior Fund Accountant overseeing joint venture financial operations for large-scale real estate investment platform. Requires CPA and expertise in real estate accounting with hybrid work arrangement.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare Annual Business Plan, Operating Budget, and Capital Budget for investor review and approval.
Consolidate property-level budgets into JV-level budgets and perform variance analysis and reforecasting.
Prepare capital call calculations and issue notices per JV agreement.
Manage JV, HoldCo, and SPE bank accounts, cash flow forecasting, and liquidity planning.
Participate in distribution waterfall calculations and promote mechanics.
Review property-level accounting prepared by third-party managers for GAAP and investor compliance.
Coordinate on cash forecasting, budget adherence, TI/LC accounting, and reimbursement processes.
Maintain capital accounts per GAAP, tax rules, and JV agreement.
Track investment tranches, capital balances, preferred returns, and promote tiers.
Participate in covenant testing, lender reporting, and draw requests.
Monitor escrow accounts and ensure compliance with financing agreements.
Prepare quarterly investor reporting packages, including financial statements, variance analysis, capital account statements, and JV performance metrics (IRR, MOIC, equity multiples).
Support financial integration of new acquisitions, including opening balance sheets and bank setups.
Manage final accounting at disposition, including sale allocations, reserve releases, and promote crystallization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA highly preferred.
5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in real estate or private equity JV structures.
Strong technical knowledge of GAAP and JV accounting principles.
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
Proficiency in Yardi, MRI, Kardin, or similar real estate systems.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with REIT compliance and regulatory requirements.
Experience with debt covenant monitoring and lender reporting.
Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities.
Exposure to investor reporting and performance metrics (IRR, MOIC, equity multiples).
Strong understanding of JV agreements and promote structures.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Prepare Annual Business Plan, Operating Budget, and Capital Budget for investor review and approval.
Consolidate property-level budgets into JV-level budgets and perform variance analysis and reforecasting.
Prepare capital call calculations and issue notices per JV agreement.
Manage JV, HoldCo, and SPE bank accounts, cash flow forecasting, and liquidity planning.
Participate in distribution waterfall calculations and promote mechanics.
Review property-level accounting prepared by third-party managers for GAAP and investor compliance.
Coordinate on cash forecasting, budget adherence, TI/LC accounting, and reimbursement processes.
Maintain capital accounts per GAAP, tax rules, and JV agreement.
Track investment tranches, capital balances, preferred returns, and promote tiers.
Participate in covenant testing, lender reporting, and draw requests.
Monitor escrow accounts and ensure compliance with financing agreements.
Prepare quarterly investor reporting packages, including financial statements, variance analysis, capital account statements, and JV performance metrics (IRR, MOIC, equity multiples).
Support financial integration of new acquisitions, including opening balance sheets and bank setups.
Manage final accounting at disposition, including sale allocations, reserve releases, and promote crystallization. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA highly preferred.
5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in real estate or private equity JV structures.
Strong technical knowledge of GAAP and JV accounting principles.
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
Proficiency in Yardi, MRI, Kardin, or similar real estate systems.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with REIT compliance and regulatory requirements.
Experience with debt covenant monitoring and lender reporting.
Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities.
Exposure to investor reporting and performance metrics (IRR, MOIC, equity multiples).
Strong understanding of JV agreements and promote structures. Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score Similar Jobs Senior Accountant 🕒 4 days ago Trading Technologies 201 - 500 Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Senior Accountant managing accounting operations across multiple jurisdictions in a global finance team. Focus on process improvements, audit support, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. 🏢🏡 Chicago – Hybrid 💵 $100k - $115k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 💲 Accountant / Accounting 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Senior Portfolio Accountant 🕒 June 15 Lincoln Property Company 1001 - 5000 🏠 Real Estate Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Senior Portfolio Accountant managing joint venture financial operations for a real estate investment platform. Overseeing budgeting, cash management, investor reporting, and compliance tasks. 🏢🏡 Chicago – Hybrid 💵 $125k - $150k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 💲 Accountant / Accounting 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Tax Accountant 🕒 June 12 Sullivan & Cromwell LLP 1001 - 5000 💸 Finance Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Tax Accountant focusing on state and local tax compliance at S&C Electric. Engaging in federal income tax preparation and interaction within the corporate finance and accounting function. 🏢🏡 Chicago – Hybrid 💵 $73.9k - $97.9k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 💲 Accountant / Accounting 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Senior Accountant – Treasury Support 🕒 June 11 Northern Trust 10,000+ employees 💸 Finance 🏦 Banking 🏢 Enterprise Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Senior Accountant managing treasury-related accounting and reporting activities at Northern Trust. Collaborating across Treasury, Corporate Accounting, and SEC Reporting with opportunities for professional development. 🏢🏡 Chicago – Hybrid 💵 $83.1k - $141.3k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 💲 Accountant / Accounting 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor International Accountant 🕒 June 9 Gresham Partners, LLC 51 - 200 💸 Finance Website LinkedIn All Job Openings International Accountant supporting accounting for UK and Hong Kong entities at Performance Trust. Responsible for maintaining ledgers, preparing financial statements, and audit support. 🏢🏡 Chicago – Hybrid 💵 $90k - $120k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 💲 Accountant / Accounting View More Accountant Jobs 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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Hard Skills & Tools

GAAPJV accountingbudgetingforecastingfinancial modelingcapital call calculationsvariance analysiscash flow forecastingfinancial statementsperformance metrics

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillsability to manage multiple prioritiesattention to detail

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPA