Senior Associate, Fund Finance & Operations

Cortland • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

At Cortland, we operate with a forward-thinking approach that challenges conventional norms and actively seeks insights beyond traditional industry boundaries. As a recognized leader in the multifamily sector, our focus on performance, innovation, and disciplined execution continues to drive strong growth and market leadership. We are committed to building a best-in-class organization by empowering top talent with the resources, autonomy, and support needed to deliver results and advance their careers in a high-performance environment.

As the Senior Associate, Fund Finance & Operations, you'll oversee the accounting, reporting, and operational activities of assigned investment funds and related entities. You'll serve as the primary liaison with third-party fund administrators, ensuring accurate, timely fund accounting, investor reporting, and operational execution that supports informed decision-making and a positive investor experience.

Requirements

• 5+ years of fund accounting experience, including partnership accounting, investor reporting, and fund operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• Strong understanding of partnership accounting, capital transactions, waterfalls, and investor allocations.
• Experience working with fund administrators, auditors, and tax advisors.
• Proven ability to review financial statements, investor reporting, and fund activity.
• Familiarity with Dynamics 365 and financial reporting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned third-party fund administrators.
• Coordinate recurring accounting, reporting, and investor deliverables to ensure accuracy and timely completion.
• Partner with internal teams, fund administrators, auditors, and tax advisors to resolve accounting, reporting, and operational matters.
• Maintain deep knowledge of assigned fund structures, investor relationships, and reporting requirements.
• Support cross-functional initiatives and special projects that enhance fund operations and reporting processes.
• Review capital call notices, distribution notices, investor allocations, and other administrator-prepared deliverables.
• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules prepared by fund administrators.
• Validate capital activity, management fees, partnership allocations, and waterfall calculations.
• Research, analyze, and resolve accounting and reporting discrepancies.
• Support quarter-end, year-end, audit, and tax reporting processes.
• Deliver accurate and timely reporting that provides investors and stakeholders with clear visibility into fund performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior