Senior Associate, Fund Finance & Operations

Cortland; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Associate, Fund Finance & Operations at Cortland in Atlanta, GA will oversee accounting, reporting, and operations for assigned funds, acting as the primary liaison with third-party fund administrators to ensure accurate narratives and timely deliverables.

You will review financial statements, capital activity, and investor reporting, work with auditors and tax advisors, and support quarterly and year-end processes while maintaining strong controls and investor expectations in a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fund accounting experience, including partnership accounting, investor reporting, and fund operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• Strong understanding of partnership accounting, capital transactions, waterfalls, and investor allocations.
• Experience working with fund administrators, auditors, and tax advisors.
• Proficiency with Dynamics 365 and financial reporting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accounting, reporting, and operational activities of assigned investment funds and related entities.
• Serve as the primary liaison with third-party fund administrators.
• Coordinate recurring accounting, reporting, and investor deliverables for accuracy and timeliness.
• Partner with internal teams, fund administrators, auditors, and tax advisors to resolve matters.
• Maintain knowledge of fund structures, investor relationships, and reporting requirements.
• Support cross-functional initiatives and special projects to enhance operations and reporting.
• Review capital activity, management fees, partnership allocations, and waterfall calculations.
• Support quarter-end, year-end, audit, and tax reporting processes.
• Deliver accurate reporting that provides visibility into fund performance.

Skills

Fund accounting

Investor reporting

Project management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Dynamics 365

Job description

Senior Associate, Fund Finance & Operations

Atlanta, GA

At Cortland, we operate with a forward-thinking approach that challenges conventional norms and actively seeks insights beyond traditional industry boundaries. As a recognized leader in the multifamily sector, our focus on performance, innovation, and disciplined execution continues to drive strong growth and market leadership. We are committed to building a best-in-class organization by empowering top talent with the resources, autonomy, and support needed to deliver results and advance their careers in a high-performance environment.

Role Overview

As the Senior Associate, Fund Finance & Operations, you'll oversee the accounting, reporting, and operational activities of assigned investment funds and related entities. You'll serve as the primary liaison with third-party fund administrators, ensuring accurate, timely fund accounting, investor reporting, and operational execution that supports informed decision-making and a positive investor experience.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned third-party fund administrators.
• Coordinate recurring accounting, reporting, and investor deliverables to ensure accuracy and timely completion.
• Partner with internal teams, fund administrators, auditors, and tax advisors to resolve accounting, reporting, and operational matters.
• Maintain deep knowledge of assigned fund structures, investor relationships, and reporting requirements.
• Support cross-functional initiatives and special projects that enhance fund operations and reporting processes.
• Review capital call notices, distribution notices, investor allocations, and other administrator-prepared deliverables.
• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules prepared by fund administrators.
• Validate capital activity, management fees, partnership allocations, and waterfall calculations.
• Research, analyze, and resolve accounting and reporting discrepancies.
• Support quarter-end, year-end, audit, and tax reporting processes.
• Deliver accurate and timely reporting that provides investors and stakeholders with clear visibility into fund performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fund accounting experience, including partnership accounting, investor reporting, and fund operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• Strong understanding of partnership accounting, capital transactions, waterfalls, and investor allocations.
• Experience working with fund administrators, auditors, and tax advisors.
• Proven ability to review financial statements, investor reporting, and fund activity.
• Familiarity with Dynamics 365 and financial reporting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.

About Cortland

Founded in 2005, Cortland is an international, vertically integrated multifamily real estate investment, development, and management firm with a resident-centric approach to living experiences. Recognized as one of the top 10 multifamily owners and operators in the US, Cortland combines in-house design, construction, and operations to deliver value and innovation across its portfolio.

Join us as we reimagine apartment living and drive outsized returns through purpose, performance, and people.

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