Manager, Fund Administration

Armanino•Chicago, LA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about. Armanino is proud to be Among the top 20 Largest Firms in the Nation and one of the Best Places to Work . We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don’t check-out of life when you check-in at work. That’s why we’ve created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the asset management or fund accounting industry.
Minimum of 1 year of experience leading or managing team members.
Strong exposure to private debt, private equity, and real estate fund structures.
Experience with multi-tiered master-feeder structures and investor reporting.
Experience in public accounting or fund administration.
Strong experience managing the financial close process.
Background working with open- and closed-ended funds.
Experience with waterfall and performance fee calculations.
Familiarity with Investran and common investor portals.
Ability to work in a hybrid environment, collaborating in person approximately half of the time.
Flexibility to work from home while collaborating in person half the time.

Nice To Haves

CPA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage fund accounting for private investments, including debt, private equity, and real estate, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance.
Lead multiple client engagements in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a hands-on approach to service delivery.
Oversee investor relations, treasury functions, and financial reporting while guiding both onshore and offshore teams.
Oversee day-to-day fund operations, monthly/quarterly reporting, and regulatory compliance as a first- and second-level reviewer.
Review and approve capital calls, distributions, liquidity forecasting, valuations, and performance calculations.
Ensure accuracy of NAVs, cash positions, waterfalls, and other key fund metrics.
Partner with the Director to manage client relationships and support fund accounting teams in delivering timely, high-quality work.
Implement operational processes, reconciliations, and reporting aligned with LPAs, GAAP, and SEC requirements.
Support the launch and onboarding of new funds and entities.
Lead audit coordination and provide tax support as needed.
Provide clear guidance to client service team members and support a high-quality, service-focused culture.
Contribute to an environment where team members share knowledge, learn, and grow.
Identify opportunities to improve processes across client engagements and internal operations.