CAREERS THAT CHANGE THE WORLD
OUR CULTURE
Cambridge Associates believes culture is central to your success and ours.
We believe in a vibrant, values-driven culture that is supportive, inclusive, and diverse. Here, we celebrate the individual while we support global connectivity. At CA, collaboration wins, kindness matters, and your success is our priority.
We foster an inclusive and diverse environment that enables all individuals to engage and bring their full selves to work.
OUR CLIENTS
Cambridge Associates believes our clients come first.
Our clients are the most compelling endowments, foundations, pensions, private clients and institutional investors around the globe. We lock arms with them to meet and exceed their investment objectives, so they can change the world.
OUR PEOPLE
Cambridge Associatesbelieves we do our best when you do your best.
At CA, we are only as successful as you are. We actively recruit and invest in the most dynamic and diverse talent and then empower you to succeed. By leveraging your unique skills, developing your individual career goals, and building a collaborative global community of connected, diverse individuals, we build a community that is stronger together.
But enough about us. Tell us about YOU
- Are you a bold individual seeking an opportunity to contribute to a value-based, collaborative environment in some of the most exciting cities around the globe?
- Are you eager to work for an organization committed to diversity, inclusion, sustainability, and Corporate Social Responsibility?
- Do you strive to work in an environment that encourages innovation and teamwork?
- Are you a thought leader who cares about making a difference in the world while contributing to an amazing culture?
- Do you value a challenging professional opportunity where you can leverage your skills, gain a valuable foundation in finance and investment, and build a long-term career development plan?
- Are you seeking a competitive salary a robust and comprehensive benefits program, and a variety of attractive benefits and perks?
- Do you excel at: serving internal and external clients, multitasking, portfolio operations and creating innovative solutions?
The Opportunity
We are seeking a diligent Associate to join our team. This role involves overseeing the audit and financial reporting of Single Investor Funds (SIFs), Single Manager Funds (SMFs), and other commingled fund vehicles, which include hedge funds, private equity, mutual funds, and derivatives. The successful candidate will be able to work independently and collaborate with internal teams and external service providers, such as fund administrators, custodians, and auditors, to ensure accurate and efficient fund operations.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of adaptability and an eagerness for continuous learning, as the landscape of fund administration and accounting is constantly evolving. We seek individuals who are not only skilled in their field but more importantly exhibit a growth mindset and the ability to adapt to the ever-changing demands of the financial services industry.
Qualifications
·A bachelor’s degree in accounting with 1+ years of relevant Private Equity Fund/Investment Company Accounting & Reporting experience. Experience with Fund of Funds products a plus.
·Sound knowledge of types of Reporting for Investment Funds / Investment Companies in US GAAP (ASC 946) and IFRS Ability to Prepare and review.
·Knowledge of partnership accounting, closed-end fund structures (closes, capital calls, distributions) and PE fee structures (management fees, carried interest, clawback).
·Possess the ability to work independently to identify, analyze, and solve business problems while operating as part of a larger team.
·Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
·Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Responsibilities
·Perform reviews of fund financial statements prepared by external fund administrator, while ensuring all regulatory filings are made on time, managing draft and support distribution to all parties.
·Coordinate the annual financial statement audit fieldwork with the external auditors.
·Obtain and provide auditors with documentation requests, including reconciliations of periodic investee fund reporting to audited data.
·Prepare filings related to regulatory reporting and quarterly materials for valuation committees.
·Compile quarterly reports for investment teams and ensure effective coordination between multiple departments within Cambridge Associates.
·Retain and maintain financial records for audit purposes.
·Additional responsibilities may include researching and implementing operational improvements, ad-hoc analyses, and special project work.
Want to learn more?
Click HERE to learn more about how Cambridge Associates lives our firm values every day. (https://www.cambridgeassociates.com/about-us/firm-values/)
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
The firm is committed to the concept and practice of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. It is expected that all employees will follow a similar policy toward their co-workers.
