Associate, Fund Accounting and Operations POST NUMBER: 479458

Associate, Fund Accounting & Operations

Our client, an investment-focused organization, is seeking an Associate to join its Fund Accounting & Operations team.

Location:
San Francisco, CA. This position follows a hybrid work schedule, 3 days/week in the office.

Job Description:
This role will support accounting and operational activities across a portfolio of investment vehicles, contributing to accurate financial reporting and efficient execution of fund processes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to build expertise in fund accounting within a collaborative, high-standard environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare journal entries and supporting workpapers across multiple investment vehicles
• Support quarterly fund reporting, including performance calculations and investor allocations
• Maintain and reconcile investment and cash data, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Support audit activities by preparing documentation and coordinating with internal stakeholders
• Partner cross-functionally with investment, finance, tax, and operations teams
• Respond to ad hoc reporting and analysis requests from leadership
• Support operational workflows related to capital activity, distributions, and fund transactions
• Contribute to process improvements, automation initiatives, and system enhancements
• Assist in managing data integrity and documentation standards across accounting systems
• Participate in special projects related to reporting, analytics, and process optimization
• Gain exposure to treasury and liquidity management activities as part of broader operational support

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3 years of relevant accounting or financial operations experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Proficiency in Excel and working with financial data
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to analyze data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues proactively
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Interest in investment accounting or financial operations preferred
• CPA or progress toward certification preferred

Compensation:
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors, including but not limited to:

• The individual’s skill sets, experience, and training;
• Licensure and certifications;
• Office location and other geographic considerations;
• Other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.