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Deputy Manager - Fund Accounting - Real Estate Private Equity
Accounting - Finance
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Remote / WFH
Options Executive Search · Mumbai, Maharashtra
Job Description
Deputy Manager - Fund Accounting (Real Estate Private Equity)
Locations: Bengaluru / Mumbai
Shift: 12:30 PM to 9:30 PM IST
Work Mode: Hybrid - 13 days work-from-office per month
Notice Period: Immediate to 30 days preferred
About Our Client
Our client is a US-headquartered accounting, tax, and business advisory firm with close to 4,000 professionals globally and a strong India presence across Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. Their Real Estate Private Equity fund services practice has been operating for over two decades and currently ranks as one of the largest real estate private fund administrators in the world. The India team supports medium to large funds across every asset class in the real estate space, providing the full lifecycle of fund administration services to global clients.
The Opportunity
We are hiring Deputy Manager Fund Accountants to take ownership of the work product of pod-level teams within the Real Estate PE fund services practice. This is a review and quality assurance role, not a first-cut preparation seat. You will be the escalation point for client CRMs, the primary reviewer for your team's deliverables, and a mentor for analysts and senior associates working under you.
If you have spent six to eight years in private equity fund accounting, have moved past the preparer stage, and want to operate at review level inside a globally respected real estate PE platform, this role is built for you.
What You Will Own
Operations (75%)
You will be accountable for the work product of your team and act as the primary reviewer and quality gate for all client deliverables. The day-to-day includes calculation, booking, and review of deal-wise fees including management fees, incentive fees, and carried interest. You will prepare and review fund financial statements and investor reports including capital calls, distribution schedules, and LP notices, and ensure every deliverable goes out on time and meets the firm's quality standard.
Client and CRM Management (10%)
You will engage directly with assigned clients and CRMs to build rapport and proactively manage expectations through structured calls and review meetings. The expectation is continuous improvement in service quality, transparent communication on issues and timelines, and a track record that earns client references and recommendations.
People Management (5%)
You will manage and mentor a team of fund accounting professionals, set SMART goals, conduct performance reviews, and build engagement through innovative team programs. Career conversations, retention, and aligning people's aspirations with the firm's growth trajectory will sit with you.
Who We Are Looking For
Mandatory
- 6 to 8 years of fund accounting experience with hands-on work in Private Equity funds (not hedge funds)
- Strong expertise in NAV calculation, waterfall modelling, and financial reporting - these are non-negotiable
- Experience computing management fees, carried interest, capital calls, and distributions
- Demonstrated review-level ownership in a previous role
- CA, CFA, MBA Finance, or equivalent professional qualification
- Advanced MS Excel proficiency
- In-depth domain knowledge of financial markets
Preferred
- Hands-on experience with Yardi (Voyager or Investment Management modules) - a strong added advantage
- Direct exposure to real estate private equity funds
- Prior experience with US-domiciled funds
- Background with a fund administrator, asset manager captive, or Big 4 fund services arm
Locations: Bengaluru / Mumbai
Shift: 12:30 PM to 9:30 PM IST
Work Mode: Hybrid - 13 days work-from-office per month
Notice Period: Immediate to 30 days preferred
About Our Client
Our client is a US-headquartered accounting, tax, and business advisory firm with close to 4,000 professionals globally and a strong India presence across Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. Their Real Estate Private Equity fund services practice has been operating for over two decades and currently ranks as one of the largest real estate private fund administrators in the world. The India team supports medium to large funds across every asset class in the real estate space, providing the full lifecycle of fund administration services to global clients.
The Opportunity
We are hiring Deputy Manager Fund Accountants to take ownership of the work product of pod-level teams within the Real Estate PE fund services practice. This is a review and quality assurance role, not a first-cut preparation seat. You will be the escalation point for client CRMs, the primary reviewer for your team's deliverables, and a mentor for analysts and senior associates working under you.
If you have spent six to eight years in private equity fund accounting, have moved past the preparer stage, and want to operate at review level inside a globally respected real estate PE platform, this role is built for you.
What You Will Own
Operations (75%)
You will be accountable for the work product of your team and act as the primary reviewer and quality gate for all client deliverables. The day-to-day includes calculation, booking, and review of deal-wise fees including management fees, incentive fees, and carried interest. You will prepare and review fund financial statements and investor reports including capital calls, distribution schedules, and LP notices, and ensure every deliverable goes out on time and meets the firm's quality standard.
Client and CRM Management (10%)
You will engage directly with assigned clients and CRMs to build rapport and proactively manage expectations through structured calls and review meetings. The expectation is continuous improvement in service quality, transparent communication on issues and timelines, and a track record that earns client references and recommendations.
People Management (5%)
You will manage and mentor a team of fund accounting professionals, set SMART goals, conduct performance reviews, and build engagement through innovative team programs. Career conversations, retention, and aligning people's aspirations with the firm's growth trajectory will sit with you.
Who We Are Looking For
Mandatory
- 6 to 8 years of fund accounting experience with hands-on work in Private Equity funds (not hedge funds)
- Strong expertise in NAV calculation, waterfall modelling, and financial reporting - these are non-negotiable
- Experience computing management fees, carried interest, capital calls, and distributions
- Demonstrated review-level ownership in a previous role
- CA, CFA, MBA Finance, or equivalent professional qualification
- Advanced MS Excel proficiency
- In-depth domain knowledge of financial markets
Preferred
- Hands-on experience with Yardi (Voyager or Investment Management modules) - a strong added advantage
- Direct exposure to real estate private equity funds
- Prior experience with US-domiciled funds
- Background with a fund administrator, asset manager captive, or Big 4 fund services arm
