Fund Accounting Team Lead

Our client, a leading global investment management firm, is seeking to hire a Fund Administration Team Lead/Manager for their expanding office based in Nashville, TN.

The firm manages around $800 billion in assets under management and is recognized for its collaborative culture and long-term career development opportunities, with many senior team members having been with the organization for more than a decade. This role sits within the Alternatives investments department, which oversees approximately 90 alternative investment vehicles across private credit, real estate debt, private placements, and other private market strategies.

This is a high-impact leadership position offering exposure to complex fund structures and strategic initiatives. You will play a critical role in ensuring operational excellence and supporting business growth in a dynamic, global environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and review NAV calculations for private equity and hedge fund structures performed by third-party administrators.
• Coordinate audits, resolve audit queries, and provide feedback on financial statements.
• Interpret and review trial balance activities, including income and expense allocations (management and incentive fees), derivative transactions, currency impacts, and dividend distributions.
• Support jurisdictional tax and regulatory reporting requirements (IRS, SEC, CSSF).
• Lead strategic projects including fund launches, mergers, liquidations, and process improvement initiatives.
• Review fund and investor-level distributions and tax reporting documents.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Portfolio Management, Legal & Compliance, Investor Relations) and external partners (administrators, auditors).
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of team outputs and maintain strong communication across all levels.
• Assume leadership role of Accounting Manager as needed in times of absence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or advanced credentials preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fund administration, mutual funds, or alternative investments; prior supervisory experience required.
• Strong understanding of fund valuation, trial balance activities, and financial statement review.
• Experience with fund administrators or audit firms highly desirable.
• Advanced Excel skills (macros a plus) and proficiency in standard desktop applications.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Familiarity with tax reporting, regulatory requirements, and process improvement initiatives.