PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets. We invest our clients’ capital across a range of fixed income and credit opportunities, leveraging our decades of experience navigating complex debt markets. Our flexible capital base and deep relationships with issuers have helped us become one of the world’s largest providers of traditional and nontraditional solutions for companies that need financing and investors who seek strong risk-adjusted returns.
Since 1971, our people have shaped our organization through a high-performance inclusive culture, in which we celebrate diverse thinking. We invest in our people and strive to imprint our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence. We believe each of us is here to help others succeed and this has led to PIMCO being recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients.
About the Role
PIMCO is seeking a Vice President, Alternatives Accounting Manager to join the Accounting & Yield Services (PAY) team. This highly visible role sits at the intersection of investments, accounting, forecasting, and analytics, supporting income and yield forecasting across PIMCO's growing alternatives platform.
You will lead forecasting initiatives for alternative investment products, helping investment professionals and business leaders understand future income, yield, distributions, and related outcomes. The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, deep alternatives expertise, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights that influence investment and business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and enhance income and yield forecasting for alternative investment strategies
Develop and refine forecasting methodologies for new products, fund structures, and investment strategies
Analyze portfolio, fund, and security-level drivers of forecast performance, identifying risks, trends, and opportunities
Investigate forecast variances and improve forecasting accuracy and reliability
Partner with Portfolio Managers, Product Strategists, Executive Leadership, and other stakeholders to provide decision-support analytics and recommendations
Drive improvements in forecasting models, data quality, reporting, automation, and business processes
Collaborate with technology teams to enhance forecasting platforms and analytical capabilities
Lead strategic projects related to new business initiatives, regulatory changes, and technology enhancements
Manage vendor relationships and oversee service provider performance
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; CPA and/or CFA preferred
10+ years of experience in investment management, fund accounting, FP&A, consulting, fund administration, audit, or related financial services roles
Experience supporting alternative investments, including private credit, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, BDCs, interval funds, or similar structures
Strong understanding of investment accounting, income generation, yield analysis, valuations, cash flows, and fund structures
Experience supporting forecasting, investment analysis, accounting advisory, or decision-support functions
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data, identify root causes, challenge assumptions, and deliver actionable insights
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting to senior leaders and investment professionals
Proficiency with analytical tools such as Excel, Bloomberg, SQL, or similar technologies
Experience leveraging data, automation, AI, and technology to improve business outcomes and scalability
What We're Looking For
Deep expertise in alternative investments and investment accounting
Strong intellectual curiosity and investigative mindset
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Excellent communication and influencing…