Client Reporting and Accounting Associate

CornerStone Partners•Charlottesville, VA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

As part of CornerStone’s collaborative Client Operations & Accounting Team, the Client Reporting & Accounting Associate plays a key role in supporting nonprofit investment portfolios through performance reporting, financial analysis, and client service. This position is ideal for accounting or finance professionals who want to apply their technical accounting skills while developing expertise in investment reporting and portfolio analytics. 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. The successful candidate is accountable, adaptable, detail-oriented, collaborative, and intellectually curious. This is a full-time position with a starting salary range of $90,000 – $105,000. Benefits include an annual bonus and a generous benefits package including group health insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and employer retirement plan contribution. This position requires the candidate to spend a minimum of two days per week in CornerStone’s Charlottesville office, with additional time in the office during the initial training period.

Requirements

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
Minimum of 2 years of professional experience
Bachelor’s degree required (BA or BS)

Nice To Haves

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

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