Operations Associate

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Operations Associate for a contract assignment with one of our premier Investment Management clients in Wilmington, DE.

• Ensure a best in class control environment exists internally in an oversight capacity and externally within our 3rd party administrators
• Partner with internal stakeholders who support the same product set, including our portfolio management, legal, tax, product strategy, corporate accounting and finance and all other necessary groups
• Support the business in the successful launch of new products or the liquidation of legacy products at the end of their stated term
• Review NAVs of the firm’s alternative investment fund products, including detailed review and analysis of key reconciliations and fee calculations.
• Facilitate cash management decision making for portfolio management or middle office teams to ensure proper capital call and distributions are processed timely.
• Product management responsibilities including liaising with funds’ independent auditors, tax providers and administrators to ensure proper close-out of all open inquiries.
• Communicate performance results to investors and resolve investors’ questions.
• Custom reporting and projects for investor specific needs.
• Partnering and communicating with various internal business units regarding fund products and performance data.
• Group project opportunities related to implementation of new product accounting, operational procedures, and planning / evaluating technology enhancements.
• Support the investment and business team with marketing and product launches

• 3 to 7 years of relevant investment/fund accounting or public accounting (audit) experience, specifically supporting closed end alternative investment funds, Private Equity a plus.
• BS/BA degree in finance/ accounting, CPA a plus
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong accounting skills, including knowledge of US GAAP and financial statement presentation for investment companies
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving and planning skills, including the ability to multitask
• Strong technical abilities to guide providers from an accounting decision making perspective with an ability to get in the weeds where necessary with the internal team
• Ability to manage projects, work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast paced and team oriented environment. Management experience a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, emphasis on Excel. Experience with VBA is a plus
• Ability to work and deliver results independently, a self-starter

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let’s work better together, we mean it. You’ll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do.

Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work.

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