Finance Associate

Finance Associate

Washington, DC | Hybrid (4 Days In Office)

$95,000 - $110,000 Base Bonus

About the Opportunity

A highly regarded investment firm is seeking a Finance Associate to join its growing operations and finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2-6 years of fund accounting, allocator, or private investment experience who wants broad exposure across finance, accounting, investor relations, and fund operations.

This position offers significant visibility and the opportunity to work directly alongside senior leadership while gaining exposure to venture capital, growth equity, and alternative investment strategies in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Position Overview

The Finance Associate will play a key role supporting fund operations, financial reporting, capital activity, investor communications, and ongoing process improvements. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, taking ownership of projects, and partnering across teams.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Fund Operations

• Manage expense allocations across funds and investment vehicles
• Support quarterly financial reporting and investor reporting processes
• Assist with capital call and distribution activities
• Respond to investor financial inquiries and ad hoc requests
• Support treasury management, cash reconciliations, and payment processing
• Collect and maintain investment manager reporting and K-1 documentation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external investment partners

Accounting & Compliance

• Coordinate annual audit activities and tax reporting processes
• Support regulatory and compliance reporting requirements
• Lead capital call reconciliations with third-party fund administrators
• Partner with external administrators to maintain accurate financial data
• Support ongoing improvements across financial systems and reporting processes

Investor Relations

• Manage and maintain investor portals and reporting materials
• Assist with investor communications and issue resolution
• Support relationship management initiatives
• Drive operational efficiencies and process improvement projects

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of experience in fund accounting, fund administration, allocator environments, or alternative investments
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
• Strong understanding of private fund structures and fund lifecycles
• Experience with capital calls, distributions, NAV calculations, and investor reporting
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical capabilities
• Experience with treasury management and cash operations
• Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce is a plus)
• Comfortable utilizing AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude
• Strong attention to detail with exceptional organizational skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Exposure to venture capital, growth equity, and alternative investments
• Significant visibility with senior leadership and investment professionals
• Broad responsibilities beyond traditional fund accounting
• Strong mentorship and career development opportunities
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact early in your career

This role is ideal for candidates currently in fund accounting, fund administration, public accounting, family offices, private equity operations, or allocator environments who are looking to broaden their experience and accelerate their career growth.