Fund Accounting & Operations Associate
Ascendo Resources, Miami, FL, United States
A growing alternative investments platform is seeking an Operations Associate to support fund operations and accounting functions
This role offers strong exposure to senior leadership and end-to-end fund operations within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Responsibilities
Manage monthly and quarterly NAV calculations across a broad portfolio of alternative investment funds (private equity, private credit, real estate, venture capital)
Oversee quality control, accuracy, and timely delivery of NAVs, reporting, and operational processes
Support client onboarding, capital calls, distributions, and ongoing investor servicing workflows
Coordinate closely with fund administrators to ensure accurate data delivery, NAV production, and reporting
Assist with audit processes, including preparation and delivery of annual audit materials
Perform month-end close and support financial statement preparation
Monitor fund compliance requirements and escalate issues as needed
Partner with leadership to enhance systems, streamline processes, and reduce operational risk
Handle ad hoc operational and reporting requests in a dynamic environment
Qualifications
3+ years of fund operations or fund accounting experience with direct NAV exposure
Strong understanding of alternative investment fund structures and administration
Bachelors degree in Finance or related
Advanced Excel skills
Accounting background preferred
Ability to operate independently while improving processes and building structure
Strong communication skills with a professional, client-facing approach
High attention to detail, integrity, and discretion
Comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
CPA preferred
This role offers strong exposure to senior leadership and end-to-end fund operations within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Responsibilities
Manage monthly and quarterly NAV calculations across a broad portfolio of alternative investment funds (private equity, private credit, real estate, venture capital)
Oversee quality control, accuracy, and timely delivery of NAVs, reporting, and operational processes
Support client onboarding, capital calls, distributions, and ongoing investor servicing workflows
Coordinate closely with fund administrators to ensure accurate data delivery, NAV production, and reporting
Assist with audit processes, including preparation and delivery of annual audit materials
Perform month-end close and support financial statement preparation
Monitor fund compliance requirements and escalate issues as needed
Partner with leadership to enhance systems, streamline processes, and reduce operational risk
Handle ad hoc operational and reporting requests in a dynamic environment
Qualifications
3+ years of fund operations or fund accounting experience with direct NAV exposure
Strong understanding of alternative investment fund structures and administration
Bachelors degree in Finance or related
Advanced Excel skills
Accounting background preferred
Ability to operate independently while improving processes and building structure
Strong communication skills with a professional, client-facing approach
High attention to detail, integrity, and discretion
Comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
CPA preferred