Fund Accountant, Impact Investing
Company: The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Fund Accountant, Impact Investing Department:
Finance Reports to: Assistant Controller Direct reports: None
Classification: Regular; Full-time Organization Overview: The
Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta (The Foundation) is one of
the nation’s premier philanthropic institutions, managing over $1.6
billion in assets and serving as a trusted partner to more than
1,000 donors and nonprofit organizations. The Foundation works to
advance equity and shared prosperity all across metro Atlanta
through donor-advised funds, strategic grantmaking, civic
leadership, and community investment. Founded in 1951, The
Foundation ranks among the 15 largest community foundations in the
U.S. and has deep roots in the region’s civic infrastructure. It
plays a pivotal role in addressing systemic barriers in affordable
housing, the arts, equity, and economic opportunity while
connecting generosity to impact across the community. Ideal
Candidate The ideal candidate will have technical fluency in
private equity/partnership finance and accounting with the ability
to apply it to impact investing. We are looking for someone who can
bring a problem-solving mindset, with a high level of emotional
intelligence, to an entrepreneurial workplace environment. This
candidate will be a sole contributor, with a unique perspective
that will influence a variety of teams. Subsequently, the selected
candidate will need to be able to present information succinctly
and cogently to decision makers at all levels of the organization.
This role is a bridge-builder between the Finance and Impact
Investing teams, with the ability to identify material risk and
offer prioritized, pragmatic solutions. CFGA encourages candidates
with non-traditional backgrounds to apply. We are looking for
someone who possesses a core skillset and is also coachable and
trainable to support the evolution of impact investing at CFGA.
Role Summary The Fund Accountant, Impact Investing, is responsible
for managing the full spectrum of fund-level accounting and
financial operations across multiple investment vehicles. This role
ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance, and operational
integrity while supporting investor relations, impact reporting,
and fund performance analysis. The Fund Accountant, Impact
Investing will also serve as a key liaison with Third Party Vendors
(loan services, portfolio managers, RIA, etc.) providing oversight
and review of outsourced deliverables and clarifying accountability
across shared services. Reporting to finance leadership, this role
will be a key partner in the Impact Investing business line,
specializing in its operational and accounting requirements while
working closely with the broader Finance team to integrate Impact
Investment activities into the foundation’s overall financial
operations. Additionally, the Fund Accountant, Impact Investing
will work with the Impact Investing and Housing teams on new
transactions and asset management, support core fund operations and
accounting processes, and assist with investor relations and loan
servicing. Key Responsibilities Fund Accounting & Financial
Management Manage day-to-day fund and investment accounting
operations, including journal entries, general ledger maintenance,
reconciliations, and preparation of monthly financial statements
while maintaining complete books and records for pooled and
impact-investment structures. Maintain accounting and financial
records for loan investments, including interpreting loan
agreements, tracking funding and repayments, calculating and
recording interest income, and monitoring reserve balances in
accordance with GAAP. Develop and maintain fund-level financial
models supporting NAV calculations, capital account roll forwards,
partner allocations, waterfalls, management fee calculations, and
fund cash forecasting in accordance with governing documents.
Manage capital call processes and investor allocations, including
maintaining allocation trackers and processing application fees and
capital contributions. Review investor statements prepared by
third-party service providers prior to distribution. Collaborate
with the GL team on consolidations (SPVs, disregarded entities, and
CFGA) ensuring accurate eliminations and GAAP-compliant reporting.
Financial Reporting & Forecasting Prepare monthly, quarterly, and
annual GAAP-compliant financial statements and reports for internal
and external stakeholders and investors, including required
supplemental schedules, K-1, and PCAP. Facilitate annual budgeting
and forecasting processes. Support impact reporting and provide
financial data for investor relations and stewardship efforts.
Maintain detailed schedules for commitments, capital deployment,
repayments, loan servicing, reserves, and impairments. Lead
treasury and cash management review for Impact Investing team in
collaboration with core Accounting team. Coordinate with internal
teams (Community Impact, Housing, Shared Services) to ensure timely
pipeline updates, transaction readiness, and fund deployment
accuracy. Review third party servicer outputs and reports to ensure
accuracy of loan servicing, investment data, and fund schedules
before posting or sharing. Audit, Tax & Regulatory Compliance
Manage annual audits and coordinate with external auditors and tax
advisors, including preparation of financial statement footnotes
for the consolidated audit. Manage related tax filings, regulatory
filings, fund registrations, and insurance renewals. Ensure
adherence to GAAP, IRS, SEC, and other relevant standards.
Governance, Risk & Internal Controls Maintain and enhance internal
controls, due diligence procedures, and governance frameworks to
ensure operational readiness for audits and regulatory reviews.
Identify and escalate material financial risks or compliance
concerns to leadership. Identify and implement process improvements
and workflow automations to reduce manual work. Maintain and update
SOPs, close checklists, and review protocols for fund and
impact-investment accounting. Strategic & Operational Support
Collaborate cross-functionally with Impact Investing, Finance,
Legal, Philanthropic, and Shared Services to align operational and
financial needs, support investment pipeline coordination, and
ensure accurate data flow and internal controls. Manage fund
investment activities, including capital movements and liquidity
reporting. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance,
or related field. 5 years of fund accounting experience in private
equity, real estate funds, venture capital, or alternative
investments. Strong understanding of fund structures, investor
reporting, and compliance frameworks. Experience with accounting,
ERP, and fund administration systems. Excellent project management,
analytical, organizational, problem-solving and communication
skills. High EQ and ability to thrive in a start-up environment.
Other: The Community Foundation operates in a hybrid working
environment with staff working in-office three days per week
(Tuesday – Thursday) and the opportunity to work two days remote
per week if in good standing. Compensation: To be determined based
upon experience and qualifications within the anticipated salary
range of $90,000-110,000 per year. Relocation to be considered on a
case-by-case basis. This position is exempt, and employee is
eligible for the Foundation’s competitive health and benefits plan
that includes: Two weeks accrued paid vacation Two weeks accrued
paid sick leave Four mental health days Two personal days Two
floating holidays Ten holidays Benefits: All benefits effective on
date of hire – no waiting period 100% employer-paid benefits
(medical, dental, vision) for employee-only insurance plans 100%
employer-paid life insurance and AD&D 100% employer-paid
short-term disability and long-term disability 100% employer-paid
parking downtown Atlanta or monthly MARTA card Affordable plans for
legal insurance, critical illness, supplemental life, and more
Employee Assistance Program Retirement: Immediate eligibility to
contribute to a 403(b) plan, plus a 6% employer-paid contribution
after one year of employment—regardless of employee contributions.
Culture and Development: Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for
each team member including trainings, resources, development
opportunities, etc. Two Wellness Rooms for mental health with
self-care items Fun monthly employee engagement activities To
Apply: Please apply directly through the Community Foundation for
Greater Atlanta’s Careers Page by submitting your resume and
application to the "Fund Accountant” job posting. The Community
Foundation for Greater Atlanta provides equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability
status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local laws. The Community Foundation
for Greater Atlanta values diversity and inclusion; therefore we
honor the diverse needs, strengths, voices, and backgrounds of all
individuals in our regional community.
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