Associate, Alternative Investments

Summary

The Associate supports core fund accounting and partnership tax functions for private equity funds and Hedge funds. The responsibilities include maintaining accurate and GAAP‑compliant fund accounting records, coordinating and supporting annual fund audits, and assisting in the preparation of federal and state partnership tax work papers and investor reporting packages. This position will contribute to the scalability and efficiency of fund accounting operations across regions.

The Associate will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams and be actively involved in process improvement initiatives. This position reports directly to the Director of Alternative Investments.

• Lead month‑end and quarter‑end close processes for alternative investment entities, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of fund financial statements.
• Coordinate and reconcile fund and client transactions, including capital movements, trading activity, line of credit usage, and expense allocations.
• Support year‑end audit procedures by preparing documentation and liaising with auditors and fund administrators.
• Coordinate year‑end tax processes with external tax advisors, including preparation and review of Schedule K‑1s and state/federal partnership filings.
• Support annual ADV filings and regulatory reporting by providing financial data and reviewing disclosures related to alternative investment funds.
• Serve as a resource to Client Advisor teams by addressing fund accounting and tax inquiries related to client investments.
• Interpret and extract key information from legal documents and audited financials.
• Contribute to team‑wide projects aimed at improving operational efficiency and scalability.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 4 years of hands‑on experience in fund accounting, partnership tax, or a hybrid accounting/tax role within hedge funds or private equity.
• Strong understanding of fair value financial statements, private equity/hedge fund structures, and partnership allocations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and self‑motivation.
• Proficiency in Excel, strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• CPA or progress toward CPA.
• Prior experience in public accounting, Private Equity firm, or a tax firm.

• This position requires the physical capabilities to work in an office environment, which may include prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Corient seeks to make reasonable accommodations that enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties when possible.
• This position may require the ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
• This position is required to work onsite 4 days per week.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States. For U.S. employment opportunities, Corient hires U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. Corient will require proof of work authorization.
• Corient participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E‑Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.
  
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• Must be willing to execute Corient’s Employee Agreement or Confidentiality and Non‑Disclosure Agreement, which require, among other…