Finance Associate

Washington, DC | Hybrid (4 Days In Office)

$95,000 - $110,000 Base + Bonus

About the Opportunity

A highly regarded investment firm is seeking a Finance Associate to join its growing operations and finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2-6 years of fund accounting, allocator, or private investment experience who wants broad exposure across finance, accounting, investor relations, and fund operations.

This position offers significant visibility and the opportunity to work directly alongside senior leadership while gaining exposure to venture capital, growth equity, and alternative investment strategies in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Position Overview

The Finance Associate will play a key role supporting fund operations, financial reporting, capital activity, investor communications, and ongoing process improvements. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, taking ownership of projects, and partnering across teams.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Fund Operations

Manage expense allocations across funds and investment vehicles

Support quarterly financial reporting and investor reporting processes

Assist with capital call and distribution activities

Respond to investor financial inquiries and ad hoc requests

Support treasury management, cash reconciliations, and payment processing

Collect and maintain investment manager reporting and K-1 documentation

Build and maintain strong relationships with external investment partners

Accounting & Compliance

Coordinate annual audit activities and tax reporting processes

Support regulatory and compliance reporting requirements

Lead capital call reconciliations with third‑party fund administrators

Partner with external administrators to maintain accurate financial data

Support ongoing improvements across financial systems and reporting processes

Investor Relations

Manage and maintain investor portals and reporting materials

Assist with investor communications and issue resolution

Support relationship management initiatives

Drive operational efficiencies and process improvement projects

Qualifications

2-6 years of experience in fund accounting, fund administration, allocator environments, or alternative investments

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

Strong understanding of private fund structures and fund lifecycles

Experience with capital calls, distributions, NAV calculations, and investor reporting

Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical capabilities

Experience with treasury management and cash operations

Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce is a plus)

Comfortable utilizing AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude

Strong attention to detail with exceptional organizational skills

Self‑motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Exposure to venture capital, growth equity, and alternative investments

Significant visibility with senior leadership and investment professionals

Broad responsibilities beyond traditional fund accounting

Strong mentorship and career development opportunities

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact early in your career

This role is ideal for candidates currently in fund accounting, fund administration, public accounting, family offices, private equity operations, or allocator environments who are looking to broaden their experience and accelerate their career growth.

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