What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fund Accounting & Operations Associate position at Ascendo Resources?
A growing alternative investments platform is seeking an Operations Associate to support fund operations and accounting functions
This role offers strong exposure to senior leadership and end-to-end fund operations within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage monthly and quarterly NAV calculations across a broad portfolio of alternative investment funds (private equity, private credit, real estate, venture capital)
- Oversee quality control, accuracy, and timely delivery of NAVs, reporting, and operational processes
- Support client onboarding, capital calls, distributions, and ongoing investor servicing workflows
- Coordinate closely with fund administrators to ensure accurate data delivery, NAV production, and reporting
- Assist with audit processes, including preparation and delivery of annual audit materials
- Perform month-end close and support financial statement preparation
- Monitor fund compliance requirements and escalate issues as needed
- Partner with leadership to enhance systems, streamline processes, and reduce operational risk
- Handle ad hoc operational and reporting requests in a dynamic environment
Qualifications
- 3 years of fund operations or fund accounting experience with direct NAV exposure
- Strong understanding of alternative investment fund structures and administration
- Bachelors degree in Finance or related
- Advanced Excel skills
- Accounting background preferred
- Ability to operate independently while improving processes and building structure
- Strong communication skills with a professional, client-facing approach
- High attention to detail, integrity, and discretion
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- CPA preferred
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000