[Hiring] Director - Real Estate Credit, Fund Administration (Accounting) @Juniper Square

Role Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team as we continue to evolve and scale Juniper Square's fund administration service within our real estate private credit practice. As a Director, Fund Administration (Real Estate Credit), you will oversee fund accounting operations for a portfolio of third-party real estate private credit clients - including debt funds, CLOs, bridge lending vehicles, and other credit structures. This role reports to the Senior Director, Fund Administration (Real Estate Credit), and manages a team of fund accounting professionals at various levels. You will have a meaningful opportunity to help shape the trajectory of our real estate credit function and deliver a best-in-class experience to our customers.

What you'll do

• Own the end-to-end fund accounting function for a book of real estate private credit clients, including NAV calculations, financial statement preparation, capital activity processing (calls, distributions, recallable capital), and fee/carry calculations.
• Oversee accounting for underlying credit positions — interest income accruals, OID/PIK treatment, origination fees, prepayments, and loan modifications — ensuring accuracy and consistency across client portfolios.
• Review and sign off on complex waterfall calculations, preferred return hurdles, catch-up mechanics, and LP/GP allocations across fund structures of varying complexity.
• Oversee preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements (GAAP/IFRS as applicable), investor capital statements, and management reporting packages delivered to clients and their LPs.
• Serve as the primary operational lead for annual audit and tax processes — coordinating with external auditors, tax advisors, and client finance teams to ensure clean, timely completion.
• Act as a senior point of contact for client CFOs, controllers, and finance teams; manage escalations professionally, set and maintain service expectations, and proactively surface issues before they become problems.
• Manage and mentor a team of fund accounting professionals across levels (managers, associates, senior associates); own hiring, performance management, workload distribution, and career development within your team.
• Drive continuous improvement across workflows, controls, and documentation; partner with internal technology and product teams to improve how Juniper Square's platform supports real estate credit accounting needs.
• Partner cross-functionally with Investor Services, Compliance, Legal, and Product teams to deliver a seamless client experience and inform the evolution of Juniper Square's real estate credit service offering.

Qualifications

• 10-12+ years of experience in fund accounting, fund administration, or finance roles with meaningful exposure to real estate private credit, commercial real estate debt, or structured credit.
• Deep working knowledge of credit fund structures — including debt funds, CLOs, bridge vehicles, or mezzanine funds — and the accounting treatment associated with loan portfolios.
• 5+ years of experience managing and developing teams; demonstrated ability to build and retain talent in a high-growth environment.
• Strong technical accounting skills (GAAP); familiarity with ASC 946, fair value measurement, and interest income recognition for debt instruments.
• Proven track record managing client relationships at a senior level — comfortable presenting to and communicating with client CFOs, controllers, and IR teams.
• Experience owning or overseeing audit and tax processes for investment funds.
• Bachelor's degree required, with a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
• Comfortable with ambiguity within a high-growth environment.
• Passion for technology and a desire to use technology to streamline business operations and improve the client experience.
• Excellent client service, verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience at a third-party fund administrator a plus (e.g., Citco, SS&C, Alter Domus, Apex, NAV Consulting).
• Background in CRE debt, CMBS, or commercial mortgage servicing environments a plus.
• CPA license or equivalent professional certification a plus.
• Experience with IFRS a plus but not required.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision care for you and your family.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Mental wellness coverage.
• Fertility and growing family support.
• Flex Time Off in addition to company paid holidays.
• Paid family leave, medical leave, and bereavement leave policies.
• 401k retirement savings plan.
• Healthcare FSA and commuter benefits programs.
• Allowance to customize your work and technology setup at home.
• Annual professional development stipend.