Senior Associate, Fund Administration

Bridge Alternatives; Evansville (IN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home options

Career development opportunities

Autonomous environment

Job summary

Bridge Alternatives, Evansville, IN, is seeking a qualified Fund Administrator to join our team. The role focuses on NAV calculations, financial statement preparation, and capital activity management for private equity and fund-of-funds clients.

The position involves interacting with auditors, tax advisors, and external counsel to ensure compliant financial operations, investor reporting, and timely client communications. Travel may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in fund administration or a similar role.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills; proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review daily reconciliations and reporting work of associate accountants (where applicable), providing feedback and guidance.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets and profit and loss statements.
• 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.
• Conduct training sessions for junior staff and provide mentorship to enhance their skills and performance.
• Ensure all fund administration processes comply with relevant regulations and internal policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/related field

CPA or CA certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft 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 daily reconciliations and reporting work of associate accountants (where applicable), providing feedback and guidance.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets and profit and loss statements.
• 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.
• Conduct training sessions for junior staff and provide mentorship to enhance their skills and performance.
• 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.
• 3-5 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.

To all recruitment agencies: Bridge Alternatives does not accept agency resumes.