Investment & Operations Analyst - Growth & Acquisitions

LHH; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH partners with a private investment and family office platform in Austin to recruit an ambitious early-career finance professional. You will work directly with the founder and gain exposure to investing, business operations, strategic decision-making, acquisitions, and financial management.

This role offers mentorship, varied responsibilities beyond traditional accounting, and the opportunity to learn how businesses are built, acquired, and scaled within a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in finance, accounting, consulting, valuation, or investment analysis.
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn continuously.
• Excellent communication skills with business leaders.
• Willingness to take ownership of diverse responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Work with the founder to evaluate business performance across the portfolio.
• Analyze financial statements, cash flow, and key operating metrics to identify opportunities and risks.
• Support acquisitions, due diligence, and investment analysis.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling initiatives.
• Serve as a resource to portfolio company leadership on financial and operational performance.
• Maintain records and oversee day-to-day financial operations for select portfolio companies.
• Improve processes, reporting capabilities and internal controls as businesses grow.
• Prepare executive-level reporting and analysis for strategic decisions.
• Gain exposure to board discussions, investment strategy, and operations.

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel

Independent work

Communication

Ownership

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field

Job description

LHH partners with a private investment and family office platform in Austin to recruit an ambitious early-career finance professional. You will work directly with the founder and gain exposure to investing, business operations, strategic decision-making, acquisitions, and financial management.

This role offers mentorship, varied responsibilities beyond traditional accounting, and the opportunity to learn how businesses are built, acquired, and scaled within a growing organization.