Manager, Fund Administration

Bridge Alternatives; Evansville (IN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from office or home

Career development opportunities

Autonomous work environment

Job summary

Bridge Alternatives is seeking a seasoned Fund Administrator to join our growing team. The role focuses on preparing financial statements, overseeing reconciliations, and coordinating with auditors to support private equity, venture capital, and fund-of-funds clients.

The candidate will interact directly with clients, manage ad-hoc requests, and mentor a team while ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in fund administration or similar role.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets and P&L statements.
• Oversee daily equity, position, and cash reconciliations, investigating discrepancies.
• Direct client interaction: handle client communications and ad-hoc requests with timely responses.
• Assist in preparing working papers and schedules for annual audits and coordinate with auditors.
• Ensure accurate accrual and classification of expenses for tax purposes.
• Lead and mentor a team of professionals and promote continuous improvement.
• Ensure fund administration processes comply with regulations and internal policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

At Bridge Alternatives you will find professional growth opportunities in a variety of roles. We seek the best of the best to join our strong, competitive, entrepreneurial team in a fun and challenging work environment. We believe in recognizing our partners in many ways. A few examples are:

• Career development opportunities, ability to guide your career growth
• Work from office or home options available
• Team oriented role but in a very autonomous work environment

About the job:

The Fund Administration team is the backbone of our firm’s financial operations, working directly with our clients, which include leading private equity, venture capital, and fund of funds firms. The team is responsible for maintaining client general ledgers, calculating NAV, preparing financial statements, and managing capital activities such as calls, distributions, and partner capital accounts. We work closely with our clients’ teams and face off with external parties including auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel to ensure smooth audits, tax reporting, and financial operations. Our team also supports investor reporting by preparing capital account statements, waterfall calculations, and performance reporting. By delivering accurate, timely, and client-focused fund administration services, we help strengthen investor confidence, drive operational excellence, and support our clients’ growth and success.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets and profit and loss statements.
• Oversee daily equity, position, and cash reconciliations, investigating any discrepancies.
• Direct client interaction: Handle client communications and manage ad-hoc requests, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Assist in preparing working papers and schedules for annual audits and coordinate with auditors.
• Ensure accurate accrual and classification of expenses for income tax purposes.
• Lead and mentor a team of professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all fund administration processes comply with relevant regulations and internal policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA or CA certification preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in fund administration or a similar role.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks.
• Willingness to travel, as needed

Bring yourself. Bridge Alternatives is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.