Operations Associate

Pay Range Provided by SGA, Inc.

$37.00/hr - $42.49/hr

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 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
• Provide custom reporting and projects for investor specific needs
• Partner and communicate 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 written and verbal communication skills
• 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 and dive into detailed work with the internal team
• Ability to manage projects, work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment; management experience a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, emphasis on Excel; experience with VBA a plus
• Ability to work and deliver results independently, a self‑starter

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Other

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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