Job Title: Finance Operate - Manager - Real Estate & Fund Accounting
Company Name:
Deloitte
Location:
Costa Mesa, CA
Position Type:
Full Time
Post Date:
01/15/2026
Expire Date:
02/14/2026
Job Categories:
Accounting/Auditing, Architectural Services, Computers, Software, Construction, Mining and Trades, Finance/Economics, Information Technology, Internet/E-Commerce, Real Estate, Sales, Executive Management, Research & Development, Web Technology
Job Description
Finance Operate - Manager - Real Estate & Fund Accounting
Step into a role where you'll help shape the future of finance. As part of our Finance Transformation team, you'll collaborate with CFOs, finance leaders, and executive clients to solve their most complex challenges. Leveraging Deloitte's unmatched resources and deep industry insights, you'll deliver innovative, market-driven solutions that modernize finance functions, elevate performance, and drive meaningful organizational change. Join us to empower clients to become strategic business partners, manage risk, and unlock new levels of financial and operational excellence.
Work you'll do
The Solution Delivery Manager oversees a team that performs accounting and reporting services for private funds such as private equity, hedge funds, fund of funds, real estate investment trusts and real assets including real estate, renewables, shipping, agriculture, aircraft, and timber.
Lead a highly trained and skilled team that is able to scale operations rapidly
Foster a team-oriented environment - mentor team members, provide guidance in delivery, support learning and development of the team
Oversight of Asset and/or Funds monthly/quarterly financial statement reviews, GAAP adjustments, variance analysis, asset and debt appraisals
Responsible for overseeing day-to-day client and team communications to manage and timely complete activities with a responsive and problem-solving mindset
Ensuring preparation/review of Fund NAV, account reconciliations and fee calculations
Apply and advance your technical accounting knowledge for acquisition/divestiture of assets, assets in development stage, equity method investments, joint ventures, REITs, waterfalls, contributions/distributions
Finalization of audited/non-audited fund financial statements; continually improve the level and content of reporting and communication
Develop, maintain relationships and collaborating with all internal and external stakeholders including Fund/entity Auditors and administrators
Oversee onboarding of accounting and reporting services for new fund launches and asset acquisitions, support operationalizing teams to deliver services
Oversee and review client deliverables produced by junior resources
Developing competency among team members; Provide coaching and development opportunities to staff and lead and evolve training
Work with the team to identify and understand their challenges, manage day-to-day client, and team relationships
Identify technology and automation opportunities, sequencing initiatives in order of importance for development and partnering with technology teams on implementation
Assess performance and manage engagement level service level agreements
Working with clients to identify solutions to drive desired outcomes
Working within the team to identify solutions to drive desired outcomes such as deadlines, work product quality, automation, etc.
The team
Our Finance Operate offering provides ongoing operation of the Finance function as an extension of the Finance Transformation Advise and Implement offering portfolio.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Finance / Accounting
8+ years of relevant experience with GAAP / statutory reporting / fair value reporting in the alternative investments industry (private equity, hedge fund, REIT structures, real estate funds)
Prior experience leading teams and directly managing people
Proficiency in MS office including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Word
Experience working with various software applications such as Yardi, ARC, Geneva, Investran, or similar
Ability to travel up to 15%, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Finance or Accounting
Active CPA License
Audit experience in the alternative investments industry is a plus
Independent thinker and resourceful problem solver with an ability to exercise mature judgment
Takes ownership and drives toward a successful outcome
Can see the big picture and naturally looks for what other client problems the team can solve
Ability to work independently and in teams to manage multiple task assignments
Strong oral and written communication skills; including presentation, interpersonal communication, and facilitation skills
Brings a genuine approach to day-to-day dealings that includes the highest ethical standard
Acting as a leader in a team environment
Ability to manage multiple partners including internal and external stakeholders
Experience of working with teams across multiple geographies
Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $130,800 - $241,000.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
