Head of Fund Accounting - Atlanta, GA

Cortland • Atlanta, GA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

At Cortland, we operate with a forward-thinking approach that challenges conventional norms and actively seeks insights beyond traditional industry boundaries. As a recognized leader in the multifamily sector, our focus on performance, innovation, and disciplined execution continues to drive strong growth and market leadership. We are committed to building a best-in-class organization by empowering top talent with the resources, autonomy, and support needed to deliver results and advance their careers in a high-performance environment. 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.

Requirements

• 5–8+ years of experience in fund accounting, fund management, and/or real estate accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Benefits

• We are committed to building a best-in-class organization by empowering top talent with the resources, autonomy, and support needed to deliver results and advance their careers in a high-performance environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior