Client Reporting & Accounting Associate

Focus Financial Partners•Charlottesville, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

CornerStone, based in Charlottesville, Virginia, serves as the outsourced investment manager (OCIO) for nonprofit organizations. Our clients rely on the returns generated by their investment portfolios to support missions in areas such as health, education, conservation, and community development. CornerStone manages the full investment program for our clients, including portfolio oversight, investment reporting, and operational administration. CornerStone is a dynamic, growth-oriented firm committed to developing a diverse and equitable workforce. We are seeking a Client Reporting & Accounting Associate to join CornerStone’s collaborative Client Operations & Accounting Team and play a key role in supporting nonprofit investment portfolios through performance reporting, financial analysis, and client service. The role provides exposure to a wide range of investment operations activities including portfolio performance analysis, private equity reporting, risk and liquidity monitoring, and investment-related audit and tax support. The Associate will work closely with colleagues across client accounting and reporting, operations, and investment teams to deliver high-quality reporting and analytical support to nonprofit clients who rely on their investment portfolios to fund their missions. This is a hybrid position: minimum 2 days in office.

Requirements

2+ years of professional experience
Bachelor’s degree required (BA or BS)
Strong accounting and analytical skills with the ability to interpret and organize large volumes of financial information
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work with precision
Excellent client service mindset with an aptitude for working directly with clients and their service providers
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Nice To Haves

CPA, CFA, or other technical certifications are helpful but not required
Experience or interest in the investment industry, portfolio reporting, or financial analysis
Experience with data analytics, data manipulation, or APIs

Responsibilities

Preparation of monthly and quarterly client portfolio reports
Calculation and review of investment performance returns and related metrics
Performance attribution analysis and reporting
Portfolio-level risk and exposure analysis
Portfolio liquidity monitoring and cash flow analysis
Review of accounting and performance data provided by client custodians
Private equity investment account reconciliations and performance tracking
Maintenance of investment performance and analytical platforms
Investment-related client audit and tax support
Investment transaction management and other portfolio administration functions
Collaboration with client service teams and external service providers
Special projects including analytical support for team members and ad hoc client analyses