Accounting & Operations Associate

Overview

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An investment fund seeks an Accounting & Operations Associate to play a critical role in fund accounting, investment tracking, reporting, and operational efficiency. This is a high-impact role for a motivated professional who is comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Role Overview

The Accounting & Operations Associate will support fund accounting, investment monitoring, and operational execution. This role requires a blend of investment accounting, financial reporting, and operational oversight, working closely with the founders and investment funds.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Accounting & Reporting

• Investment Tracking & Reporting – Maintain records of fund investments, ensuring accuracy in performance reporting, valuation, and risk monitoring.
• Financial & Investor Reporting – Assist with the preparation of financial reports, investor statements, and fund-level performance updates.
• P&L & Risk Monitoring – Perform monitoring of sub-advised investments, tracking P&L, exposure, and risk metrics to ensure adherence to investment guidelines.
• Monthly & Quarterly Close – Create the reporting process to ensure accurate reporting and reconciliations.

Operations & Investment Support

• Investment Diligence & Tracking – Review investment materials from prospective fund investments, including pitch decks, historical performance, and investor letters; input relevant data into tracking systems.
• Meeting & Pipeline Management – Oversee the scheduling and tracking of investment meetings, ensuring updates are recorded in the investment pipeline tracker.
• Due Diligence Coordination – Manage the due diligence process, including requesting and evaluating investment materials, working with external fund managers to assess key data points.
• Investment Execution Oversight – Coordinate investment closings, working with legal, management, and finance teams to ensure smooth execution of capital allocations.
• Portfolio Monitoring – Track monthly statements, investment performance data, and capital flows from existing investments, maintaining organized records for reporting and analysis.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 3-5 years of experience in fund accounting, investment operations, or financial reporting within asset management, hedge funds, private equity, or a related investment firm.
• Understanding of investment structures, fund operations, and financial reporting processes.
• Experience working with P&L tracking, risk monitoring, and investment reporting.
• Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment and taking ownership of fund processes.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel with a knowledge of fund accounting software, and investment tracking tools.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a high-growth, innovative investment fund shaping the next generation of fund managers.
• Gain broad exposure to fund accounting, operations, and investment processes in a dynamic, hands-on environment.
• Play a foundational role in building out the fund’s infrastructure, working closely with leadership and investment professionals.