Fund Financial Operations Analyst (Dallas, TX

Fund Financial Operations Analyst

The Fund Financial Operations Analyst is an integral member of the Fund Financial Operations team, supporting the intersection of finance, data, technology and operational execution. The role is designed for a curious, solutions-oriented professional who enjoys improving how work gets done—bringing forward ideas, helping translate business needs into practical technology-enabled solutions, and managing projects from concept through execution. Primary responsibilities include (i) quarterly fund and investor reporting data validation and analytics, (ii) recurring and ad hoc operational and financial performance requests from existing and prospective investors and the consulting community, and (iii) process, policy and procedure improvement, automation and scalable workflow design.

In addition, the Analyst will partner with Finance, Technology, fund administration and business stakeholders to identify opportunities for innovation, organize requirements, coordinate deliverables and support timely, accurate data and reporting outcomes for the Firm.

The Analyst will gain an understanding of the various investment vehicles managed by Affinius Capital, the real estate reporting and accounting metrics provided to investors, consultants and internal stakeholders, and the technology platforms that support those deliverables. The candidate can expect an environment that values initiative, creative thinking, ownership and continuous improvement, with opportunities to lead projects, propose new ideas and help shape more efficient ways of working within a dynamic team and organization.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a responsible, detail-oriented and highly motivated professional who brings a blend of finance knowledge, technology curiosity, project management discipline and an idea-driven mindset. The ideal candidate will be energized by finding better ways to manage data, reporting and processes; comfortable collaborating with both finance and technology stakeholders; and capable of turning concepts into practical, well-managed deliverables. They will have a strong passion for accounting and/or financial reporting, a genuine curiosity for how technology can enhance financial reporting processes and outcomes, and a commitment to continuous development and growth.

They will demonstrate reliability, integrity, initiative and a positive attitude, excelling both independently and as part of a team. With excellent interpersonal skills, the candidate will confidently engage with internal stakeholders and external partners in a polished and professional manner. Additionally, they will possess the adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, changing environment.

Your key responsibilities

• Quarterly investor reporting – Produce quarterly investor reports in Workiva by working closely with Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Third Party Fund Administrators and other teams to assemble and process operational and financial data required for disclosure and reporting purposes
• Quarterly and ad hoc supplementary reporting – Review recurring and ad hoc investor and consultant inquiries, surveys, and questionnaires related to operational and financial information (requires the aptitude to understand the request, organize data collection between teams and provide the deliverable with appropriate information, ensuring consistency with past reporting and appropriate disclosures)
• Quarterly investor portal data import/validation – Maintain accuracy of data for commingled funds and/or separate accounts and investors in the Juniper Square investor portal
• Innovation and process improvement – Identify opportunities to streamline reporting workflows, improve data quality, automate recurring tasks and strengthen controls; develop ideas into clear recommendations, project plans and practical implementation steps
• Project management and cross-functional coordination – Help manage finance-related technology and reporting initiatives by organizing requirements, tracking milestones, coordinating with stakeholders, documenting decisions and ensuring deliverables are completed accurately and on time
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