Senior Fund Accountant

Description

We are seeking an energetic, dedicated professional to join our team in Minneapolis, MN as a Senior Fund Accountant!

About Us  

Roers Companies is a 2025 USA Today Top Workplace and a national leader in multifamily real estate investment, development, construction, and property management. Headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, we’re on a mission to elevate multifamily housing by developing and operating market-rate and affordable apartments in growing neighborhoods. Since our founding in 2012, Roers Cos. has developed more than $4 billion in real estate, representing 15,000+ homes across the Midwest, Mountain Southwest, and Sunbelt regions. Our team thrives on purpose-filled work, an entrepreneurial spirit, and unlimited growth potential. 

About You

You’re passionate about your work and driven to achieve ambitious goals. You step up when the team needs an extra hand and aren’t afraid to ask for help when you need it. You make smart decisions because you get the big picture and ace the little details. In other words, you share our corporate values — passion, work ethic, teamwork, integrity, and ownership mindset. 

Job Summary

The Senior Fund Accountant plays a key role in the ongoing financial stewardship of Roers Companies’ investment funds. This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of fund-level accounting, reporting, and compliance activities, while partnering closely with internal teams across finance, asset management, tax, and investor relations.

This role requires a strong technical accounting foundation, sound judgment, and the ability to move comfortably between detailed execution and higher-level analysis. The Senior Fund Accountant is expected to take ownership of core fund accounting processes, proactively identify and resolve issues, and contribute to continuous improvement of systems, controls, and reporting practices. A hands-on, solutions-oriented mindset and a willingness to dig into complex or unfamiliar issues are essential to success in this role.

Responsibilities 

• Prepare quarterly and annual fund financial statements.
• Ensure accounting and financial records are accurate, timely and retained.
• Preparation and oversight of quarterly NAV and portfolio reconciliation process; investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Oversee the general ledger accounting activities, which may include journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Preparing and reviewing fund forecasts, performance estimates, attributions, and other ad-hoc projects.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data recorded in the general ledger.
• Research technical accounting issues as they arise.
• Ability to research and answer tax questions from investors and other stakeholders. 
• Assist in collecting relevant data and documents required for investor onboarding.
• Prepare/review responses to information requests from investors in the business, providing portfolio and financial information as needed.
• Maintain  detailed capital account balances for partners.
• Calculating management fees, distributions, waterfall allocations, and IRR.
• Preparing and reviewing expense allocations and payments.
• Assisting in review of investor statements and internal reporting.
• Coordinating with external auditors for the year-end audit process.
• Responsible for REIT compliance and related quarterly and annual testing.
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and mitigate risks.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Strong technical and analytical aptitude translating accounting guidance into practical business advice.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills.
• CPA designation preferred.
• REIT experience is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Ability to research and understand tax rules and regulations.
• Must be able to multitask and manage multiple projects, processes, programs, and procedures simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines. 

Compensation and Benefits for Senior Fund Accountant:

Pay Range:  $89,100 -  $111,400 

Compensation is determined by several factors that vary depending on the position, including the individual’s experience, skills, and the knowledge they bring to the specific role.

Roers offers a comprehensive benefits & perks package to full-time employees which may include:

• Health Plans - Medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HSA

• Family Leave - Paid birth & bonding leave

• Employer Paid Benefits - Basic life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and short-term disability

• Additional Voluntary Benefits – Life Insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, critical illness, and accident insurance

• 401(K) - 3% company contribution, 100% vested after 2 years of employment

• Competitive PTO - 3 weeks of PTO with immediate accrual, 9 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, and bereavement

• Health and Wellness - fitness membership reimbursement program

• Free stays in Roers’ properties guest suites

• Rent Discount - 20% discount for employees living in Roers Companies properties

• Employee Referral Bonus Program - $2,500 referral bonus paid once referred candidate completes 60 days of employment

• Charitable Match Program – Roers matches employee donations to charitable organizations

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Employee Assistance Programs

Roers Companies is focused on building a workforce that is diverse and inclusive. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law.

Roers Companies participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For further information about the federal E-Verify program, please click to see the Right to Work and E-Verify Participation posters.

Candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check and drug test.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a survey at this link:

https://go.apply.ci/s/83Iy24550b

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