Position Overview
We are expanding our team through the addition of Associates, Managers, and Directors who bring a strong foundation in investment operations and financial oversight. Each level carries increasing scope and autonomy based on experience and demonstrated capability.
Associates assume direct responsibility for core outsourced CFO and Controller engagements, including supporting fund launches and leading project-based initiatives. This role centers on ownership of time-sensitive financial and operational deliverables, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and structural soundness across client environments.
The position is designed for professionals who take satisfaction in solving complex operational problems, building efficient systems, and producing dependable, detail-oriented work. While collaboration is essential, performance is measured primarily through execution, reliability, and the ability to independently manage sophisticated workflows.
Work is varied and intellectually demanding, often requiring the evaluation of incomplete information, the establishment of new procedures, and the refinement of existing infrastructure as client strategies evolve. Strong candidates demonstrate accountability for outcomes, comfort operating with autonomy, and the capacity to prioritize effectively across multiple concurrent engagements.
This role provides exposure to diverse fund structures, strategies, and operational models, accelerating professional development well beyond more narrowly defined positions. It is particularly well suited for individuals motivated by mastery, technical competence, and the opportunity to build scalable operating environments within a growing firm. Advancement is performance-driven and based on demonstrated impact rather than tenure.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Provide outsourced CFO and Controller services to investment managers, hedge funds, private equity, and venture capital clients.
- Review NAV packages and reconcile financial reporting and investor statements prepared by the fund administrator. This includes re-calculation of investor allocations, management fees and incentive allocation.
- For hedge fund clients, leverage time-sensitive reconciliations of cash and P&L to identify issues, resolve breaks and drive upstream process improvements between the client's OMS, the fund administrator, and the prime broker/custodian (tri-party reconciliation). Also provide operational support including but not limited to treasury management, locates, and margin calls.
- For private equity and venture capital funds, review capital call calculations prepared by the fund administrator. Ensure calls and distributions are processed timely and accurately.
- Lead the process for new fund launches.
- Review fund documents prepared by legal counsel including PPM, LPA, and subscription documents.
- Solicit bids and vet service providers on behalf of the client including audit/tax, fund administrator, and banks/prime brokers.
- Open brokerage, bank accounts, and lines of credit.
- Onboard all selected service providers and integrate each into the client's operations prior to fund launch.
- Establish key policies and procedures including valuation polices, cash management controls, etc.
- Provide treasury management services for both fund and management company entities, including reviewing invoices, properly allocating expenses, performing call backs, and processing payments.
- Assist with investor activity processes including reviewing subscription and redemption documents and processing cash flows in conjunction with the fund administrator.
- Oversee the annual audit and tax preparation process for all client entities, including drafting footnotes when necessary.
- Serve as the main point of contact with clients' external audit and tax providers, fund administrator, HR/payroll, investor relations, legal, compliance, and other service providers.
- For management company clients, prepare financial statements, cash forecasts and budgets.
- Continuously refine financial and accounting processes as clients' strategies evolve, propose improvements, and help coordinate implementation efforts.
- Provide additional operational support for clients and advise on various issues, while staying flexible to shift focus as client needs arise.
- Respond quickly to unexpected client operational issues.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS- 3-5 years of experience in alternative investment management industry (Hedge Fund, Private Equity, Venture Capital).
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance with strong academic credentials.
- CPA is a plus.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Industry specific software such as Enfusion, EZE, etc. is a plus.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Desire to be part of an entrepreneurial environment and to help build a growing firm into a best-in-class industry partner.
- Experience that demonstrates ability to define, create, and implement processes and procedures from the ground up.
- Solutions oriented mindset with the desire and ability to effectively use all available resources to solve challenging problems.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while effectively prioritizing tasks across multiple clients.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members in a manner that fosters strong relationships and instills trust and confidence.
- Awareness of one's own impact on culture, a natural inclination to be a champion of best practices, and to lead by example.
- This role is best suited for someone who enjoys taking initiative, forming solutions, and being accountable for outcomes.
