Fund Accounting & Operations Manager

A fast-growing investment management firm is seeking a Fund Accounting & Operations Manager to join its expanding back-office team in Columbus, Ohio. This is a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure across fund accounting, operations, investor reporting, treasury, and new fund launches while working closely with senior leadership at a highly collaborative firm.

A rapidly growing alternative investment firm with over $2.5 billion in AUM is seeking a Fund Accounting & Operations Manager to support the continued expansion of its hedge fund and private markets platform.

• Assist with month and quarter-end NAV reconciliation processes, including investor allocations, statements, fee calculations, and expense accruals
• Support preparation and review of financial statements alongside fund administrators and external auditors
• Assist with annual tax return processes, including K-1 coordination and delivery
• Support trade allocation, settlements, PnL and exposure reporting, and treasury functions related to capital calls and distributions
• Manage cash and position reconciliations and trade affirmations with outsourced providers
• Liaise with fund administrators, brokers, counter parties, and OMS/PMS vendors on portfolio and trade-related matters
• Assist with expense management, budgeting, invoice tracking, and reconciliation across management company and fund entities
• Support regulatory filings, including 13F, Form PF, and Form ADV
• Participate in launches of new funds and SPVs, including account openings and operational setup
• Respond to ad hoc investor inquiries regarding capital statements, tax documents, and reporting
• Assist with management company financials and vendor management
• Identify and implement operational and accounting process improvements as the firm scales

• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance
• 5+ years of relevant experience within hedge funds, private equity, fund administration, or public accounting environments
• Experience with fund accounting, investor reporting, or trade operations
• Exposure to cash management, settlements, capital calls, drawdowns, SPVs, or outsourced controller/advisory work preferred
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills; experience with Enfusion or similar portfolio accounting systems is a plus
• Experience supporting financial statements and audit processes
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills
• Self-starter with intellectual curiosity and a process improvement mindset
• CPA preferred but not required