GJL Partners · 3 hours ago
Accounting Manager
Torrance, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $155K/yr
5+ years expGJL Partners is an established real estate investment manager with a diversified platform. They are seeking an Accounting Manager to lead accounting and financial reporting across their real estate fund structures and related entities, working closely with various stakeholders in a collaborative environment.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Garrett L.
Responsibilities
Oversee accounting and reporting for real estate funds, holding companies, and property-level entities
Review monthly and quarterly NAV calculations and partner capital account activity
Manage complex ownership structures, waterfalls, and carried interest allocations
Track capital calls, distributions, preferred returns, and investor allocations
Prepare and review quarterly and annual GAAP financial statements
Support investor reporting packages and capital account statements
Lead year-end audits and serve as primary contact for external auditors
Coordinate with tax advisors on partnership allocations and K-1 reporting
Review property-level financials from operators and third-party managers
Consolidate operating results across portfolios and funds
Support acquisition and disposition accounting, including closing entries
Maintain and strengthen internal controls across fund accounting processes
Manage cash forecasting at fund and management company levels
Improve reporting systems, automation, and accounting workflows
Liaise with third-party fund administrators to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Mentor junior accounting staff or analysts
Drive process improvements as AUM and fund complexity grow
Qualification
Required
5–8+ years of accounting experience
Direct experience with real estate private equity funds, real estate investment managers, or fund administrators supporting real estate funds
Strong knowledge of partnership accounting, capital calls and distributions, waterfall structures, and multi-entity consolidations
Experience working with fund administrators
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Preferred
CPA (or progress toward certification)
Experience with Yardi, Investran, MRI, Juniper Square, or similar systems
Public accounting background with real estate clients (Big 4 or mid-tier a plus)
Benefits
Annual performance bonus tied to individual and firm performance
Long-term incentive opportunity, which may include participation in fund-level carry, deal-specific incentive pools, or firm-level performance units
Company
GJL Partners
GJL Partners specializes in talent acquisition in Southern California covering three market verticals: Accounting, Finance, & Tax.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase