Sobre este puesto de Fund Administration & Oversight Manager en Franklin Templeton
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:
Clarion Partners’ Fund Accounting and Finance team manages accounting, reporting, audits, compliance, and investor support across a diverse portfolio of real estate investments, joint ventures, and fund structures. The team works closely with asset management, portfolio management, corporate finance, and external service providers to ensure accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. Joining the team offers exposure to multiple asset classes, complex investment structures, and opportunities to contribute to the growth of a scalable global fund accounting platform.
How You Will Add Value?
Core Responsibilities:
You will oversee accounting for real estate investments and joint ventures.
You will manage portfolio accountants and property-level financial reviews.
You will review acquisition, disposition, and financing transactions.
You will review fund consolidations and client reporting.
You will lead year-end audits and financial statement preparation.
You will monitor debt covenant compliance and reporting obligations.
Strategic Responsibilities:
You will support performance reporting, budgeting, and regulatory requirements.
You will drive workflow improvements and process efficiency initiatives.
You will help establish and scale the India-based fund accounting team.
You will support hiring, onboarding, and team development.
You will strengthen offshore processes, controls, and documentation.
Team & Collaboration:
You will partner with asset and portfolio management teams.
You will collaborate with auditors, tax advisors, legal counsel, and administrators.
You will manage investor requests and client-related inquiries.
What Will Help You Be Successful in This Role?
Experience, Education & Certifications:
8–12 years of real estate portfolio accounting experience.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA-India), Certified Management Accountant (CMA-India), or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification.
Public accounting experience; Big 4 preferred.
Experience working with offshore teams.
Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) experience preferred.
Private equity experience preferred.
Technical Skills:
Advanced Microsoft Excel and data management skills.
Experience with MRI or Yardi systems preferred.
Strong analytical and financial reporting capabilities.
Soft Skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
Work Shift Timings - 2:00 PM IST - 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.
