Senior Fund Accountant - Real Estate Chicago, United States Jun. 10, 2026
Alter Domus · Chicago, Illinois · Posted Jul 5, 2026 · $60,000 to $105,000 a year
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Chicago, United States
Hybrid
Job ID:
20761
Date posted:
June 04 2026
Category:
Funds Services
Job Level:
Senior Officer
Fund Administration Services
This is fund accounting and administration at its finest. Where we pair end-to-end expertise with a full spectrum of integrated solutions to exceed our clients’ needs. Here, we advance what’s possible. And give you every opportunity to advance yourself in this fast-moving data-led area.
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Senior Fund Accountant - Real Estate
ABOUT US:
As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions.
With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different in what we do, how we work, and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.
Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com
Senior Fund Accountant / Assistant Fund Manager (Real Estate)
Alter Domus is currently seeking a Senior Fund Accountant / Assistant Fund Manager to join our Fund Administration Real Estate Team in Chicago.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Supervise, mentor, and train a team of Associate and Fund Accountants
Develop leadership skills by demonstrating a willingness to lead projects and offer input
Respond to auditor queries
Communicate and interact with property manager(s) and client(s)
Prepare/review monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for clients, including financial information, performance returns, property operations, and variance analysis
Calculate and review various performance returns and provide comparisons to benchmarks
Review property budgets and help prepare the fund/account’s annual budget and business plan
Determine appropriate cash distributions considering property objectives and fund/account strategic plans
Prepare, review, analyze, and interpret accounting records, financial statements, footnotes, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
Review documents to ensure compliance with IM and JV agreements
YOUR PROFILE:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
Minimum of 2 years of real estate accounting and analysis experience
Big 4 experience preferred
Proficiency in Excel
Excellent communication and organization skills
Deadline-driven
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced team environment
Supervisory experience a plus
Experience in Yardi software a plus
CPA desirable
The budgeted salary range for this role is $60,000 - $105,000+ based on level of experience.
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WHAT WE OFFER:
We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.
Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.
Our global benefits also include:
Support for professional accreditations
Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
Continuous mentoring along your career progression
Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program
The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan
Plus additional local benefits depending on your location
Equity in every sense of the word:
We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong.
We celebrate our differences, and recognise that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, as we work towards shared goals and a common purpose. We take pride in creating a workplace where all our people are empowered to be truly invested in the alternative and bring their whole selves to work.
We are committed to ensuring a welcoming recruiting and onboarding process for everyone. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. Alter Domus is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will r…