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Fund Accountant roles in private equity, hedge funds, and fund administration firms qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the accounting and finance SOC codes. Employers in this space have consistent H-1B filing history, and many run cap-exempt or fiscal-year hiring cycles that align well with the April 1 petition window.
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At Welltower, we’re transforming how the world thinks about senior living and wellness-focused real estate. As a global leader in residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure, we create vibrant, purpose-driven communities where housing, healthcare, and hospitality converge. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and endlessly ambitious—guided by our mantra: The only easy day was yesterday.
We’re looking for bold, independent thinkers who thrive on challenge, embrace complexity, and are driven to deliver long-term value. Every team member is empowered to think like an owner, innovate fearlessly, and lead from where they stand. If you're passionate about outcomes and inspired by the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare infrastructure, we want you on our best-in-class team.
SUMMARY
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to grow with our private fund platform. The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation with experience in fund accounting, real estate private equity experience, and a commitment to high-quality reporting and communication.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and maintain property-level, fund-level, and investor performance calculations, including IRR, equity multiple, carry, and other fund/investment-level metrics.
- Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements and footnotes, investor reports, performance summaries, capital account statements, and NAV statements.
- Oversee various aspects of fund-level accounting, including general ledger maintenance, management fee calculations, expense allocations, and the consolidation process in both U.S. GAAP and on a fair value basis.
- Manage data flow for third-party valuation reports and ensure integration into fund-level reporting.
- Review work products prepared by the independent fund administrator, ensuring accuracy and LP readiness.
- Partner with other accounting teams, investments, FP&A, treasury, asset management, tax, and capital markets teams to source, validate, reconcile, and report financial and operating data.
- Support the investments team in preparing investment and fund reporting models.
- Ensure timely, accurate delivery of side letter reporting obligations, including completion of templates and aggregation of legal, ESG, and system data across teams.
- Build fund-level cash flow forecasts and track balance sheets to support future distribution planning.
- Collaborate on lender reporting workflows, including borrower completion certificates, disbursement requests, and insurance documentation.
- Collaborate with valuation agents, external auditors, tax advisors, lenders, and other third parties to ensure alignment of fund reporting which includes managing the fund audits.
- Contribute to ongoing process improvements and automation initiatives for fund and investor reporting, including capital account allocations and distribution process setup.
- Supervise a team of accountants/analysts, providing mentorship, training and career development.
- Perform other duties as required.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TRAVEL
Minimal travel is expected for this position.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- 5-7 years of experience in real estate private equity, fund accounting, real estate investment management, or a related field, (fund administrator or GP-side experience preferred).
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or similar business or analytical field required, Professional certification of CPA or equivalent is strongly desired, Master’s degree, CFA, or CAIA is a plus.
- Preferably accounting background with a focus on real estate or asset management clients, a Big 4 accounting firm or fund administrator.
- Knowledge of accounting theory and framework, including GAAP, NACREIF Reporting Standards, IFRS, INREV and other international accounting reporting framework is strongly desired.
- Hands-on expertise with fair market value reporting, capital account statements, NAV calculations, fee waterfalls, and investor allocations.
- Proficiency in accounting systems, spreadsheets, and financial reporting tools (Yardi, OneStream, Workiva, PowerBI or similar applications a plus).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts for diverse stakeholders.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and verification of employment, education, and other credentials relevant to the position.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus
- Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Employee Stock Purchase Program – purchase shares at a 15% discount
- Employer-matching 401(k) Program + Profit Sharing Program
- Student Debt Program – we’ll contribute up to $10,000 towards your student loans!
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Comprehensive and progressive Medical/Dental/Vision options
- Professional Growth
- And much more!
ABOUT WELLTOWER
Welltower® Inc. (NYSE: WELL) an S&P 500 company, is the world's preeminent residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure company. Our portfolio of 1,500+ Seniors and Wellness Housing communities is positioned at the intersection of housing, healthcare, and hospitality, creating vibrant communities for mature renters and older adults in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. We also seek to support physicians in our Outpatient Medical buildings with the critical infrastructure needed to deliver quality care.
Our real estate portfolio is unmatched, located in highly attractive micro-markets with stunning built environments. Yet, we are an unusual real estate organization as we view ourselves as a product company in a real estate wrapper driven by relationships and unconventional culture.
Through our disciplined approach to capital allocation powered by our data science platform and superior operating results driven by the Welltower Business System, we aspire to deliver long-term compounding of per share growth and returns for our existing investors – our North Star.
Welltower is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
WELLTOWER – REIMAGINE REAL ESTATE WITH US
At Welltower, we’re transforming how the world thinks about senior living and wellness-focused real estate. As a global leader in residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure, we create vibrant, purpose-driven communities where housing, healthcare, and hospitality converge. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and endlessly ambitious—guided by our mantra: The only easy day was yesterday.
We’re looking for bold, independent thinkers who thrive on challenge, embrace complexity, and are driven to deliver long-term value. Every team member is empowered to think like an owner, innovate fearlessly, and lead from where they stand. If you're passionate about outcomes and inspired by the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare infrastructure, we want you on our best-in-class team.
SUMMARY
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to grow with our private fund platform. The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation with experience in fund accounting, real estate private equity experience, and a commitment to high-quality reporting and communication.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and maintain property-level, fund-level, and investor performance calculations, including IRR, equity multiple, carry, and other fund/investment-level metrics.
- Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements and footnotes, investor reports, performance summaries, capital account statements, and NAV statements.
- Oversee various aspects of fund-level accounting, including general ledger maintenance, management fee calculations, expense allocations, and the consolidation process in both U.S. GAAP and on a fair value basis.
- Manage data flow for third-party valuation reports and ensure integration into fund-level reporting.
- Review work products prepared by the independent fund administrator, ensuring accuracy and LP readiness.
- Partner with other accounting teams, investments, FP&A, treasury, asset management, tax, and capital markets teams to source, validate, reconcile, and report financial and operating data.
- Support the investments team in preparing investment and fund reporting models.
- Ensure timely, accurate delivery of side letter reporting obligations, including completion of templates and aggregation of legal, ESG, and system data across teams.
- Build fund-level cash flow forecasts and track balance sheets to support future distribution planning.
- Collaborate on lender reporting workflows, including borrower completion certificates, disbursement requests, and insurance documentation.
- Collaborate with valuation agents, external auditors, tax advisors, lenders, and other third parties to ensure alignment of fund reporting which includes managing the fund audits.
- Contribute to ongoing process improvements and automation initiatives for fund and investor reporting, including capital account allocations and distribution process setup.
- Supervise a team of accountants/analysts, providing mentorship, training and career development.
- Perform other duties as required.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TRAVEL
Minimal travel is expected for this position.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- 5-7 years of experience in real estate private equity, fund accounting, real estate investment management, or a related field, (fund administrator or GP-side experience preferred).
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or similar business or analytical field required, Professional certification of CPA or equivalent is strongly desired, Master’s degree, CFA, or CAIA is a plus.
- Preferably accounting background with a focus on real estate or asset management clients, a Big 4 accounting firm or fund administrator.
- Knowledge of accounting theory and framework, including GAAP, NACREIF Reporting Standards, IFRS, INREV and other international accounting reporting framework is strongly desired.
- Hands-on expertise with fair market value reporting, capital account statements, NAV calculations, fee waterfalls, and investor allocations.
- Proficiency in accounting systems, spreadsheets, and financial reporting tools (Yardi, OneStream, Workiva, PowerBI or similar applications a plus).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts for diverse stakeholders.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and verification of employment, education, and other credentials relevant to the position.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus
- Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Employee Stock Purchase Program – purchase shares at a 15% discount
- Employer-matching 401(k) Program + Profit Sharing Program
- Student Debt Program – we’ll contribute up to $10,000 towards your student loans!
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Comprehensive and progressive Medical/Dental/Vision options
- Professional Growth
- And much more!
ABOUT WELLTOWER
Welltower® Inc. (NYSE: WELL) an S&P 500 company, is the world's preeminent residential wellness and healthcare infrastructure company. Our portfolio of 1,500+ Seniors and Wellness Housing communities is positioned at the intersection of housing, healthcare, and hospitality, creating vibrant communities for mature renters and older adults in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. We also seek to support physicians in our Outpatient Medical buildings with the critical infrastructure needed to deliver quality care.
Our real estate portfolio is unmatched, located in highly attractive micro-markets with stunning built environments. Yet, we are an unusual real estate organization as we view ourselves as a product company in a real estate wrapper driven by relationships and unconventional culture.
Through our disciplined approach to capital allocation powered by our data science platform and superior operating results driven by the Welltower Business System, we aspire to deliver long-term compounding of per share growth and returns for our existing investors – our North Star.
Welltower is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Vet
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Fund Accountant
Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to fund accounting. A general business degree may trigger an RFE. A CPA, CFA, or a degree in accounting, finance, or economics strengthens the specialty occupation argument your employer will need to make.
Target fund administrators over corporate treasury teams
Third-party fund administrators like transfer agents and NAV calculation firms file H-1B petitions routinely for this role. Their petition language is already established, reducing your risk of an RFE compared to a first-time corporate sponsor.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Fund Accountant roles by employers with active LCA filing history. Migrate Mate surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data so you can see which firms have sponsored this specific role before, not just which ones hire accountants generally.
Verify the prevailing wage level before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above DOL's prevailing wage for your SOC code and metro area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV thresholds before negotiating, so your offer clears the certified wage without revision.
Ask whether your employer uses premium processing
USCIS premium processing guarantees a 15-business-day adjudication decision. For fund accounting roles with a hard start date tied to a fund launch or audit cycle, confirm during the offer stage whether your employer will file premium, since standard processing can run several months.
Account for the cap-gap window if you're on OPT
If your OPT expires before October 1 and your H-1B petition is selected in the lottery, the cap-gap rule extends your work authorization automatically. Your employer needs to file before your OPT end date for cap-gap protection to apply.
H-1B Visa Fund Accountant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Fund Accountant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Fund Accountant positions qualify as specialty occupations because USCIS requires a theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge, and the role typically demands at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Employers in fund administration and asset management have well-established petition language for this occupation, which reduces the risk of a specialty occupation challenge.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Fund Accountants?
Third-party fund administrators, private equity firms, hedge funds, and mutual fund companies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. Fund administrators are particularly active filers because they staff large accounting teams across NAV calculation, investor reporting, and regulatory compliance functions. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history for Fund Accountant roles on Migrate Mate, filtered by LCA data.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect Fund Accountant H-1B petitions?
Before USCIS can approve your H-1B petition, your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying your wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your job title, SOC code, and work location. Fund Accountant wages vary significantly by metro area and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the applicable wage level before your offer letter is finalized.
Can a Fund Accountant employer file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery cap?
Cap-exempt filings are available only if the employer is a qualifying institution such as a university, nonprofit research organization, or government research entity. Most fund administrators and asset managers are for-profit companies subject to the 85,000-slot annual cap and the April lottery registration window. If you're on F-1 OPT, your employer must register in March for an October 1 start date.
What documents should a Fund Accountant prepare before H-1B sponsorship begins?
Your employer's immigration counsel will need your official transcripts, degree certificates, and a detailed resume showing your accounting and fund operations responsibilities. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member agency establishing U.S. degree equivalency is typically required. CPA or CFA documentation can also support the specialty occupation argument in your petition.