US Accounting Manager (Real Estate/Private Equity)

About Penbrothers

Penbrothers is an HR & remote talent management partner and one of the fastest-growing companies in the Philippines. We provide talented Filipinos with global opportunities in high-growth startups and dynamic companies, from the comfort of their own homes.

About the Client

The client is a premier full-service accounting and operations partner headquartered in Los Angeles. They empower real estate investment managers and family offices to scale with confidence by seamlessly integrating with client teams to deliver high-impact financial support.

Their approach is built on precision, agility, and cost efficiency, helping organizations navigate complex investment structures. With leadership rooted in Big 4 experience, the client provides scalable solutions that reduce overhead, ensure continuity, and meet critical deadlines.

About the Role

We are seeking a high-caliber, proactive Accounting Manager (Private Equity and Real Estate) to serve as a central pillar of financial operations for our high-end institutional investment clients. In this role, you aren't just managing books; you are an Engagement Manager who acts as an extension of the client's U.S. team.

You will oversee daily accounting operations, ensure precision in financial reporting, and manage complex investment structures. Unlike traditional roles, this position requires the confidence to manage the client relationship, provide strategic pushback when necessary, and utilize critical thinking to solve problems beyond standard processes

Work hours: Monday to Friday, U.S. Business Hours (Pacific Time)

Work set-up: Remote

Holiday Observance: Philippine Holidays

What you'll do

• Client & Engagement Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for high-level clients (CFOs and Investors); proactively manage expectations, deliverables, and timeline.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and hold a team of senior and junior accountants accountable in a remote environment.
• Complex Financial Reporting: Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, including consolidations and financial statements on both cash and accrual bases.
• Investment Oversight: Calculate investment waterfalls and manage investor reporting for private equity real estate funds.
• Compliance & Precision: Ensure strict adherence to U.S. GAAP and maintain sensitivities around FINRA regulatory requirements.
• Process Optimization: Develop and update detailed SOPs, ensuring that institutional knowledge is retained and processes are streamlined.
• External Coordination: Interface with external parties, including banks, auditors, and tax professionals.

What You Bring

• Experience: 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership/management role.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong preference for experience in Private Equity, Real Estate Investment, or Hedge Funds.
• Big 4 experience is highly preferred.
• Prior experience working directly for U.S.-based companies, with a strong grasp of U.S. corporate culture and promptness.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of the U.S. GAAP and accounting systems like QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar.
• Critical Thinking: Exceptional resourcefulness and the ability to analyze complex financial structures without constant supervision.
• Communication Excellence: Professional presence with the confidence to manage up to U.S.-based stakeholders
• Nice to Have: CPA designation or being on the CPA track.

Our Hiring Process

We utilize AI tools to enhance hiring efficiency and ensure a fair evaluation. Consequently, candidates will engage with an AI Interviewer, supervised by Human Talent Acquisition Experts who will support your entire application journey.

Our AI Expectations: While we encourage you to use AI for CV refinement and research, we require that all interviews and assessments be completed through your own authentic effort. The use of real-time AI assistance during interviews or to complete skills tests is strictly prohibited to ensure a fair and genuine evaluation of your capabilities.

What You'll Get

At Penbrothers, we are obsessed with creating positive employee experiences. Here you'll find an environment that nurtures learning and provides opportunities for growth. You'll have the opportunity to make an impact on fast-growing startups and dynamic companies.

• Meaningful work & Growth: We take every opportunity to stretch ourselves and deliver an excellent client experience.
• Employee as our biggest asset: We are genuinely invested in our people's career and welfare.
• Global reach & local impact: Get to work with high-growth startups and dynamic companies from the comfort of your own home.
• Powering global startups: We've created 1,400 jobs that empower global start-ups to focus on growth.