Fund Financial Operations Analyst (Dallas, TX)

Affinius Capital•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fund Financial Operations Analyst is an integral member of the Fund Financial Operations team, supporting the intersection of finance, data, technology and operational execution. The role is designed for a curious, solutions-oriented professional who enjoys improving how work gets done—bringing forward ideas, helping translate business needs into practical technology-enabled solutions, and managing projects from concept through execution. Primary responsibilities include (i) quarterly fund and investor reporting data validation and analytics, (ii) recurring and ad hoc operational and financial performance requests from existing and prospective investors and the consulting community, and (iii) process, policy and procedure improvement, automation and scalable workflow design. In addition, the Analyst will partner with Finance, Technology, fund administration and business stakeholders to identify opportunities for innovation, organize requirements, coordinate deliverables and support timely, accurate data and reporting outcomes for the Firm. The Analyst will gain an understanding of the various investment vehicles managed by Affinius Capital, the real estate reporting and accounting metrics provided to investors, consultants and internal stakeholders, and the technology platforms that support those deliverables. The candidate can expect an environment that values initiative, creative thinking, ownership and continuous improvement, with opportunities to lead projects, propose new ideas and help shape more efficient ways of working within a dynamic team and organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics or a related field
Familiarity with or exposure to investment/fund accounting, audit and/or investor reporting (Real estate private equity experience strongly preferred)
Familiarity with or exposure to automation and data tools
Demonstrated interest in innovation, automation, data quality, reporting platforms or technology-enabled finance transformation
Strong project management capabilities, including the ability to define scope, organize workstreams, track deadlines, communicate status and drive follow-through across multiple stakeholders
Creative and proactive thinker who is comfortable proposing ideas, challenging current processes constructively and helping convert ideas into measurable improvements
Demonstrated initiative and strong work ethic with the ability to prioritize assignments to meet numerous deadlines in a fast-paced environment, while being flexible, adaptable and having fun
Highly proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook
Superior organization and attention to detail, placing a high priority on accuracy
Strong analytical and communication skills and ability to interface with all levels of internal employees
Exceptional decision-making and problem-solving skills with the ability to research solutions, evaluate alternatives and suggest practical resolutions
Available for work on-site in Dallas, including ability to work extended hours as needed

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workiva, Juniper Square and Yardi preferred

Responsibilities

Produce quarterly investor reports in Workiva by working closely with Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Third Party Fund Administrators and other teams to assemble and process operational and financial data required for disclosure and reporting purposes
Review recurring and ad hoc investor and consultant inquiries, surveys, and questionnaires related to operational and financial information (requires the aptitude to understand the request, organize data collection between teams and provide the deliverable with appropriate information, ensuring consistency with past reporting and appropriate disclosures)
Maintain accuracy of data for commingled funds and/or separate accounts and investors in the Juniper Square investor portal
Identify opportunities to streamline reporting workflows, improve data quality, automate recurring tasks and strengthen controls; develop ideas into clear recommendations, project plans and practical implementation steps
Help manage finance-related technology and reporting initiatives by organizing requirements, tracking milestones, coordinating with stakeholders, documenting decisions and ensuring deliverables are completed accurately and on time
Liaise with other Fund Financial Operations team members and cross-functional partners to ensure consistency in processes, promote scalable solutions, share best practices and support adoption of improved tools and workflows across the Firm
Other ad hoc projects and related responsibilities as assigned