Senior Associate, Fund Finance & Operations

Cortland

• $80K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of fund accounting experience, covering partnership accounting and investor reporting.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA is preferred.
  • Strong expertise in partnership accounting, capital transactions, waterfalls, and investor allocations.
  • Experience collaborating with fund administrators, auditors, and tax advisors.
  • Proven capability in reviewing financial statements and investor reports.
  • Familiarity with Dynamics 365 and other financial reporting systems.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills with a project management focus.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee accounting, reporting, and operational activities of investment funds.
  • Serve as primary contact for third-party fund administrators to ensure smooth operations.
  • Coordinate accounting and reporting deliverables for timely and accurate completion.
  • Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to tackle operational issues.
  • Maintain comprehensive knowledge of fund structures and investor needs.
  • Review and validate capital call notices, financial statements, and other fund-related documents.
  • Analyze and resolve discrepancies in accounting and reporting.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and manage critical fund operations and reporting.
  • Collaborative work environment with various stakeholders across the organization.
  • Chance to enhance operational processes through special projects.
  • Exposure to multiple facets of investment fund operations and accounting.
  • Gain insights into the strategic decision-making that drives investor satisfaction.
Full Job Description
Role Overview

As the Senior Associate, Fund Finance & Operations, you'll oversee the accounting, reporting, and operational activities of assigned investment funds and related entities. You'll serve as the primary liaison with third-party fund administrators, ensuring accurate, timely fund accounting, investor reporting, and operational execution that supports informed decision-making and a positive investor experience.

Manage Fund Administration & Stakeholder Partnerships
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned third-party fund administrators.
  • Coordinate recurring accounting, reporting, and investor deliverables to ensure accuracy and timely completion.
  • Partner with internal teams, fund administrators, auditors, and tax advisors to resolve accounting, reporting, and operational matters.
  • Maintain deep knowledge of assigned fund structures, investor relationships, and reporting requirements.
  • Support cross-functional initiatives and special projects that enhance fund operations and reporting processes.

Review Fund Accounting & Reporting
  • Review capital call notices, distribution notices, investor allocations, and other administrator-prepared deliverables.
  • Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules prepared by fund administrators.
  • Validate capital activity, management fees, partnership allocations, and waterfall calculations.
  • Research, analyze, and resolve accounting and reporting discrepancies.
  • Support quarter-end, year-end, audit, and tax reporting processes.
  • Deliver accurate and timely reporting that provides investors and stakeholders with clear visibility into fund performance.

Qualifications
  • 5+ years of fund accounting experience, including partnership accounting, investor reporting, and fund operations.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
  • Strong understanding of partnership accounting, capital transactions, waterfalls, and investor allocations.
  • Experience working with fund administrators, auditors, and tax advisors.
  • Proven ability to review financial statements, investor reporting, and fund activity.
  • Familiarity with Dynamics 365 and financial reporting systems.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.

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