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Finance Accounting Manager

Origin Staffing

Boston, MA · Posted October 29, 2026

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About the job

This is a high-visibility Real Estate Finance Manager opportunity with a leading global alternative investment manager. The role sits within an established real estate investment platform and is ideal for someone coming from real estate accounting, fund finance, investment management, or Big 4 real estate audit who wants broader ownership and direct exposure to a sophisticated institutional real estate portfolio.

The position combines real estate fund accounting, financial reporting, fair value, portfolio activity, cash management, and transaction support. The Manager will oversee the accounting and reporting for assigned investment funds as well as a portfolio of direct real estate investments across sectors including multifamily, industrial, life sciences, senior housing, self-storage, medical office, retail, and other property types.

This is a broad finance role with regular interaction across Investment, Asset Management, Tax, Legal, Investor Relations, Capital Markets, and other internal teams. The group also places a strong emphasis on process improvement, technology, automation, and the thoughtful use of AI within Finance.

The firm offers an excellent team environment, strong long-term career development, and a highly competitive compensation package that includes a 20% annual performance bonus and a generous employer-funded profit-sharing program.

Responsibilities:

Oversee quarterly and annual accounting and financial reporting for assigned real estate investment funds and direct investments

Review fund financial statements, supporting schedules, investment activity, and other reporting under U.S. GAAP and fair value accounting

Review promote/waterfall calculations, management fees, investment activity, and complex ownership structures

Analyze quarterly reporting packages from joint ventures and underlying real estate investments

Manage fund liquidity, cash forecasting, capital calls, distributions, and other cash movements

Support acquisitions, dispositions, refinancings, ownership transfers, partial sales, and other investment transactions

Coordinate with fund administrators, external auditors, joint venture partners, and internal Finance teams

Partner with Investment, Asset Management, Tax, Legal, Investor Relations, and Capital Markets on portfolio and fund-level matters

Coach and develop junior members of the Real Estate Finance team

Identify opportunities to improve reporting and accounting processes through better systems, automation, data, and AI-enabled tools

Qualifications:

Relevant accounting or finance experience, ideally Big 4/public accounting in financial services

Strong understanding of real estate accounting, U.S. GAAP financial reporting, and fair value

Experience with real estate funds, private investment funds, joint ventures, or institutional real estate investments

Exposure to waterfalls/promotes, management fees, valuations, capital activity, or fund-level financial reporting

Accounting; CPA strongly preferred

Big 4 or other public accounting experience with real estate or investment management clients is highly valued

Interest in process improvement, technology, automation, and AI within Finance

Ability to manage multiple priorities while working effectively across Finance, Investment, and other business teams

Origin Staffing is a specialized recruiting firm delivering high-impact direct-hire solutions across Accounting, Finance, Audit, Tax, Advisory, and Business Transformation. We partner closely with both clients and candidates to understand nuanced needs across industries including Technology, Life Sciences, Financial Services, and Professional Services. Learn more about our recruiting expertise , explore insights on our blog , or contact us to discuss how we can support your hiring or career goals.