Fund Accounting & Operations Manager

Mission Staffing; Kentucky; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Staffing is seeking a Fund Accounting & Operations Manager for its growing investment management firm. The role focuses on fund accounting, operations, and investor reporting, providing the chance to work closely with senior leadership in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of experience in related fields, and strong skills in Microsoft Excel. The position offers significant exposure across various functions while supporting the firm's hedge fund and private markets platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in hedge funds or fund administration.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with portfolio accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly and quarterly NAV reconciliation processes.
• Support preparation of financial statements alongside fund administrators.
• Manage cash and position reconciliations with outsourced providers.

Skills

Fund accounting

Investor reporting

Treasury functions

Cash management

Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Enfusion or similar accounting systems

Job description

A fast-growing investment management firm is seeking a Fund Accounting & Operations Manager to join its expanding back-office team in Columbus, Ohio. This is a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure across fund accounting, operations, investor reporting, treasury, and new fund launches while working closely with senior leadership at a highly collaborative firm.

Company Information

A rapidly growing alternative investment firm with over $2.5 billion in AUM is seeking a Fund Accounting & Operations Manager to support the continued expansion of its hedge fund and private markets platform.

Job Description

• Assist with month and quarter-end NAV reconciliation processes, including investor allocations, statements, fee calculations, and expense accruals
• Support preparation and review of financial statements alongside fund administrators and external auditors
• Assist with annual tax return processes, including K-1 coordination and delivery
• Support trade allocation, settlements, PnL and exposure reporting, and treasury functions related to capital calls and distributions
• Manage cash and position reconciliations and trade affirmations with outsourced providers
• Liaise with fund administrators, brokers, counterparties, and OMS/PMS vendors on portfolio and trade-related matters
• Assist with expense management, budgeting, invoice tracking, and reconciliation across management company and fund entities
• Support regulatory filings, including 13F, Form PF, and Form ADV
• Participate in launches of new funds and SPVs, including account openings and operational setup
• Respond to ad hoc investor inquiries regarding capital statements, tax documents, and reporting
• Assist with management company financials and vendor management
• Identify and implement operational and accounting process improvements as the firm scales

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance
• 5+ years of relevant experience within hedge funds, private equity, fund administration, or public accounting environments
• Experience with fund accounting, investor reporting, or trade operations
• Exposure to cash management, settlements, capital calls, drawdowns, SPVs, or outsourced controller/advisory work preferred
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills; experience with Enfusion or similar portfolio accounting systems is a plus
• Experience supporting financial statements and audit processes
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills
• Self-starter with intellectual curiosity and a process improvement mindset
• CPA preferred but not required