Fund Finance - Accounting and Reporting (TRTX), Senior Associate

About TPG

TPG is a leading global alternative asset management firm, founded in San Francisco in 1992, with $306 billion of assets under management and investment and operational teams around the world. TPG invests across a broadly diversified set of strategies, including private equity, impact, credit, real estate, and market solutions, and our unique strategy is driven by collaboration, innovation, and inclusion. Our teams combine deep product and sector experience with broad capabilities and expertise to develop differentiated insights and add value for our fund investors, portfolio companies, management teams, and communities.

TPG’s success depends on our people, and we build and sustain our world-class team by creating an inclusive, supportive culture within the firm that seeks excellence and encourages humility and transparency. The quality of our investments and our ability to build great companies depend on the originality of our insights. Reaching our firm’s full potential means supporting every team member to bring the fullness of their unique perspective to their work and to our community. We are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace to foster diversity of thought and reflect the breadth of our limited partners and portfolio companies. 

Description of Position

The Senior Associate will focus primarily on the financial operations, accounting, and public reporting for TPG’s externally managed commercial mortgage REIT, TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc. (NYSE: TRTX). This role is a high-visibility position that requires a balance of technical accounting expertise and strategic financial analysis. The ideal candidate is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and possesses a rigorous attention to detail.

Principal Responsibilities

• SEC Reporting & Accounting Close: Support the monthly and quarterly accounting close process, with a primary focus on the preparation and filing of Form 8-K, 10-Q, and 10-K documents.
• Earnings Support: Assist in producing technical support for quarterly earnings releases and investor presentations utilized by the TRTX executive management team.
• Board & Committee Materials: Lead the creation of quarterly reporting decks and comprehensive books for the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee.
• Credit Loss Analysis: Assist with the analysis of Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) and the allowance for credit losses, ensuring alignment with current portfolio performance and GAAP standards.
• Expense Management: Analyze large, complex sets of expense data to ensure consistency with billing rules, firm policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Process Optimization: Identify and implement improvements to the reporting workflow, leveraging automation and modern financial tools to increase efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Legal, Investor Relations, and Portfolio Management teams to ensure consistent data reporting across all external and internal platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (MBA preferred).
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in accounting or finance; experience in Big Four public accounting or the financial services industry is strongly preferred.
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel (modeling, data manipulation) and experience with PowerPoint for executive-level presentations.
• Familiarity with Workiva is highly preferred; experience with REIT-specific accounting software (e.g., Yardi) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements. Familiarity with commercial real estate debt instruments and REIT structures is highly advantageous.
• Proven ability to interpret complex data sets and add structure to fluid or ambiguous requests under tight quarterly deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• A self-driven individual who works effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative, cross-functional team.