Director - Fund Administration & Reporting
Job Description
Clarion Partners has been a leading real estate investment manager for over 40 years. Headquartered in New York, the firm maintains strategically located offices across the United States and Europe. Clarion Partners offers a broad range of real estate strategies across the risk/return spectrum to approximately 500 institutional investors across the globe. Clarion Partners operates independently as a Specialist Investment Manager owned by Franklin Templeton (FT), a diversified firm that spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, giving us many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals.
About the Department:
The Fund Accounting department ensures accurate reporting, compliance, and scalable operations for Clarion Partners’ real estate funds. The team works across India and the United States, partnering with asset management, portfolio management, and external advisors. You will join a collaborative, growth-oriented environment with strong leadership exposure and opportunities to build and scale global capabilities.
How You Will Add Value?
Core Responsibilities:
You will oversee fund accounting and reporting for real estate investments.
You will manage joint venture accounting and consolidations.
You will review acquisition, disposition, and financing entries.
You will lead quarterly and annual reporting processes.
You will manage audits and financial statement preparation.
You will ensure compliance with debt and loan requirements.
Strategic & Process Responsibilities:
You will improve fund accounting processes and controls.
You will standardize workflows and drive automation initiatives.
You will leverage technology, data tools, and artificial intelligence solutions.
Team & Collaboration:
You will lead and develop the India-based fund accounting team.
You will recruit, onboard, and mentor offshore talent.
You will partner with U.S. fund accounting leadership.
You will coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel.
You will support investor and client information requests.
What Will Help You Be Successful in This Role?
Experience:
10–15 years in real estate portfolio accounting or audit
Public accounting background, ideally Big Four firms
Proven offshore and people management experience
Education & Certifications:
Certified Public Accountant or equivalent qualification ( CA, CPA )
Technical Skills:
Advanced Excel and financial data management skills
Experience with MRI or Yardi systems
Exposure to Workiva or Anaplan
Knowledge of Real Estate Investment Trust structures
Private equity experience
Soft Skills:
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Work Shift Timings - 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM IST
Clarion Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. Clarion Partners offers generous benefits designed with the health and financial welfare of our employees and their families in mind, including highly competitive and expansive health care coverage, a comprehensive 401K, company-sponsored volunteer opportunities, individual volunteer time off, parental leave and childcare programs, as well as other benefits and discount purchase programs.
Clarion Partners is committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.