Company Overview
Junonia Partners provides Outsourced CFO and Controller services to investment advisors of hedge funds, private equity funds, and venture capital funds as well as to institutional investors such as foundations and family offices. Upon realizing the value and importance of having a strong back-office partner, Junonia was founded to focus on providing the highest level of partnership: treat each client’s business as if it was your own. Our experience in both in-house and service provider roles has shown us what matters most to investment managers who want more than just another consultant or service provider.
Build for tomorrow
Think long-term solutions and processes, not band-aids
Serve as a partner
Not just a consultant or another service provider
Go the extra mile
Delivering what’s expected, on schedule is table stakes
Position Overview
We are actively building our team through hiring Associates, Managers, and Directors; each requiring a similar background in back-office investment operations. Title and level of seniority are based on a candidate’s individual background and relevant work experience.
Associates are directly responsible for delivering outsourced CFO/Controller services, assisting with new fund launches, and managing project-based engagements. Key responsibilities include daily operational tasks and preparing client deliverables under the guidance and supervision of the manager. The nature of our work is very hands-on, and every member of our team is client-facing.
We pride ourselves on selecting clients who truly value our partnership and we enjoy acting as an extension of their business. Our team reaps the rewards of the camaraderie and intellectual stimulation that comes with being an integral part of an investment manager’s operations, yet we also enjoy having visibility into multiple strategies and protection against the volatility of just one fund or investment manager. This position offers the opportunity to be a foundational member of a dynamic and high-quality organization, providing lifestyle integration and an attractive career trajectory for exceptional performance.
Responsibilities
- Provide outsourced CFO and Controller services to investment managers, hedge funds, private equity, and venture capital clients.
- Review NAV packages and reconcile financial reporting and investor statements prepared by the fund administrator. This includes re-calculation of investor allocations, management fees and incentive allocation.
- For hedge fund clients, perform daily cash and P&L reconciliations between the client’s OMS, the fund administrator, and the prime broker/custodian (tri-party reconciliation). Also provide operational support including but not limited to trade-break resolution, locates, and margin calls.
- For private equity and venture capital funds, review capital call calculations prepared by the fund administrator. Ensure calls and distributions are processed timely and accurately.
- Assist in the process for new fund launches:
- Review fund documents prepared by legal counsel including PPM, LPA, and subscription documents.
- Solicit bids and vet service providers on behalf of the client including audit/tax, fund administrator and banks/prime brokers.
- Open brokerage, bank accounts and lines of credit.
- Onboard all selected service providers and integrate each into the client’s operations prior to fund launch.
- Establish key policies and procedures including valuation polices, cash management controls, etc.
- Provide treasury management services for both fund and management company entities, including reviewing invoices, properly allocating expenses, performing call backs, and processing payments.
- Assist with investor activity processes including reviewing subscription and redemption documents and processing cash flows in conjunction with the fund administrator.
- Oversee the annual audit and tax preparation process for all client entities, including serving as the main point of contact and drafting footnotes when necessary.
- Liaise with clients’ external audit and tax providers, fund administrator, HR/payroll, investor relations, legal, compliance, and other service providers.
- For management company clients, prepare financial statements, cash forecasts and budgets.
- Evaluate current financial and accounting processes for clients, propose improvements, and help coordinate implementation efforts.
- Provide additional operational support for clients and advise on various issues as they arise.
- Assist clients with special and ad-hoc projects as needed.
Required Experience, SKILLS, and Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in alternative investment management industry (Hedge Fund, Private Equity, Venture Capital).
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance with strong academic credentials.
- CPA is a plus.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Desire to be part of an entrepreneurial environment and to help build a growing firm into a best-in-class industry partner.
- Experience that demonstrates the ability to define, create, and implement processes and procedures from the ground up.
- Solutions oriented mindset with the desire and ability to effectively use all available resources to solve challenging problems.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while effectively prioritizing tasks across multiple clients.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members in a manner that fosters strong relationships and instills trust and confidence.
- Awareness of one’s own impact on culture, a natural inclination to be a champion of best practices, and to lead by example.
We value diversity and are committed to making hiring decisions based on the skills and experience needed to be successful in this role. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome your application!
