Job Description

ProspectBlue is partnered with a mission-driven outsourced investment office seeking an Accounting & Client Reporting Associate to join their high-performing Investment Operations team.

Overview:

This is a unique opportunity for a detail-oriented and analytically minded professional to grow in an intellectually rigorous, collaborative, and client-centered environment. The Associate will play a critical role in supporting investment reporting, portfolio analytics, and client service for endowments, foundations, and other nonprofit institutions.

This role is ideal for someone with a foundation in accounting and a keen interest in investments, nonprofit finance, or data-driven analysis. It offers broad exposure across performance reporting, financial operations, and investment accounting, with long-term development potential within the operations function.

Key Responsibilities:

Following a structured training and onboarding period, the Associate will take on responsibilities such as:

• Reviewing accounting and performance data from custodians
• Preparing monthly and quarterly client portfolio reports
• Maintaining performance reporting and analytics systems
• Calculating or reviewing investment performance returns and related metrics, including:
• Private equity reconciliations and internal rate of return (IRR)
• Portfolio-level risk and liquidity analysis
• Performance attribution
• Cash flow forecasting and tracking
• Supporting audit and tax requests related to investment portfolios
• Managing investment transactions and coordinating with custodians and investment managers
• Assisting with ad hoc reporting and special analysis for internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications:

Required:

• 2+ years of professional experience in accounting, finance, or investment operations
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Strong accounting skills and ability to manage and interpret large sets of financial data
• Exceptional attention to detail and high standards for accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated client service orientation and ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external partners
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment and meets deadlines reliably

Preferred:

• CPA or progress toward CPA preferred
• Understanding of nonprofit accounting, investments, or tax issues
• Experience in investment performance reporting or financial analysis
• Familiarity with data analytics, APIs, or portfolio management software (e.g., Addepar, Black Diamond)
• Prior experience as an Investment Performance Analyst, Investment Operations Associate, or similar role

Additional Information:

• Full-time role with hybrid work flexibility after onboarding
• Bonus potential of ~30% of base salary
• Organization covers 95% of employee health benefits and offers a comprehensive benefits package
• Relocation assistance or sign-on bonus may be available for the right candidate

If you’re passionate about nonprofit missions and eager to grow in the investment operations space, this role offers both challenge and long-term opportunity in a values-aligned environment.