Fund Administration & Oversight Lead Analyst

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

• You will review property financial statements and explain key variances.
• You will maintain investment accounting and portfolio consolidation activities.
• You will record acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and valuation adjustments.
• You will monitor cash forecasts, funding requirements, and distributions.
• You will calculate portfolio returns, assets under management, and fees.
• You will prepare quarterly investor statements and fee reports.
• You will coordinate accounting system setup and reporting requests.
• You will support audits, tax reporting, compliance, and special projects.

Experience, Education & Certifications

• 2–5 years of accounting, finance, or audit experience.
• Real estate accounting experience preferred.
• Public accounting audit experience preferred.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), CA-India, CMA-India, or ACCA qualification required.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with MRI or similar accounting systems preferred.
• Knowledge of financial reporting, reconciliations, and portfolio accounting.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to work.

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.