Senior Associate, Private Equity Fund Operations – Implementation

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. Own either a substantial piece of a larger financial implementation involving multiple entities, structures, or workflows, or a full, single-entity implementation end-to-end, with minimal oversight .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • ColombiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in private equity fund accounting and operations, with a strong ability to configure and validate fund structures and calculations. Proficient in managing complex data sets and building distribution models in Excel, while effectively communicating with cross-functional teams.

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Private Equity Fund AccountingDistribution Waterfall CalculationMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyImplementation of SaaS PlatformsCPA or Equivalent Experience

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Hard Skills

Fund AccountingDistribution Waterfall CalculationExcel Data ManagementNAV CalculationInvestor Distribution ExperienceWaterfall Model BuildingOperational Process ImplementationAI Tools for AutomationComplex Waterfall StructuresReconciliation of Fund Agreements

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsProblem-SolvingAdaptability to Evolving Workflows

Tools & Technologies

SaaS PlatformsCloud-Based Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Private EquityFund ManagementFund AdministrationAccounting Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own either a substantial piece of a larger financial implementation involving multiple entities, structures, or workflows, or a full, single-entity implementation end-to-end, with minimal oversight
Identify edge cases independently and propose solutions rather than escalating for direction on every issue
Provide guidance to Associates on specific pieces of work
Work closely with the U.S.-based Implementation, Product, and Engineering teams
Surface issues uncovered during testing and implementation
Configure, test, and validate fund structures and calculations in the client's platform

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 2 years of experience on the operations or accounting side of private equity
3+ years of experience in accounting or finance operations
2+ years in the private equity industry as a fund accountant, fund operations professional, or implementation specialist at a fund manager, fund administrator, or fund management software provider
Hands-on experience calculating or reviewing distribution waterfalls: return of capital, preferred return, GP catch-up, and carried interest
Ability to build a waterfall or distribution model in Excel from fund terms and transaction data
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and comfort managing large, complex data sets
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, a related field, or equivalent experience
Fluent written and spoken English (B2+)
Strong communication skills for daily coordination with a U.S.-based team
Experience implementing, configuring, or rolling out software, systems, or operational processes, ideally with SaaS or cloud-based platforms
Experience with investor distributions, capital accounts, or NAV calculations
Hands-on experience using AI tools to build or support automations
Experience adjusting quickly to evolving workflows, priorities, and tooling
Experience with complex or non-standard waterfalls: multiple investor classes, IRR hurdles, whole-fund and deal-by-deal structures, or clawbacks
Experience reconciling waterfall results against a fund's limited partnership agreement or other governing documents
CPA or equivalent experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

9 paid holidays
10 days of PTO available after 6 months
Monthly payments in US dollars