Manager, Institutional Operations

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage custodial relationships and P/L reporting for separate accounts and oversee capital activity valuations and investor reporting for private fund and fund-of-funds vehicles.

• Review and interpret Schedule K-1s and partnership tax allocations including special allocations waterfall calculations and capital account maintenance across fund structures.

• Coordinate with fund administrators auditors and tax preparers on year-end tax reporting K-1 delivery timelines and resolution of allocation or basis discrepancies.

• Prepare and review comprehensive client and management reports including performance exposure and tax-related disclosures for OCIO clients.

• Serve as a senior point of contact for OCIO client servicing teams and portfolio managers on portfolio reporting performance and tax/K-1-related inquiries.

• Review and approve fee invoice payments and capital call/distribution processing for private fund investments.

• Lead and/or contribute to operational due diligence on prospective and existing fund investments including manager operational reviews and service-provider assessments.

• Work with various levels/members of the investment team to evaluate new investment strategies.

• Review mentor and train junior associates; serve as a quality-control checkpoint on reporting and reconciliation work before client delivery.

• Identify and implement process improvements to portfolio-level reporting performance calculation and tax-allocation workflows.

• Interact with all groups and levels of management including client-facing communication requiring discretion and precision.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required

• Active CPA license preferred; not required for candidates with a strong background in fund administration or accounting.

• 7 years of relevant experience in fund accounting investment operations or tax with direct exposure to private funds and/or funds of funds.

• Working knowledge of partnership taxation and allocation methodologies (K-1s special allocations waterfalls capital account maintenance).

• Highly familiar with performance metrics and calculations including IRR TWR and PME.

• Familiarity with private equity / private credit reporting KPIs such as PIC DPI TVPI and RVPI.

• Understanding of OCIO client requirements institutional reporting standards client communication expectations and compliance-sensitive documentation.

• Strong knowledge of finance and markets across asset classes.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and its reporting capabilities (particularly Excel); comfort learning firm reporting and portfolio accounting systems.

This position is a Exemptposition. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $170000-$185000base salary compensation range. Actual base pay may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience subject matterexpertise geographic location where work will be performed and the applicants skill set. The base pay is just onecomponentof the total compensation package. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to medical dental vision life insurance and 401(k). Please note that the job title is subject to change based on the selected candidates experience and education.

Focus Partners is an organization of wealthasset and business management resources that brings strength innovation and partnership to client relationships. Through a comprehensive range of services Focus Partners supports clients at every stage of life helping them manage their financial future. Focus Partners uses research-backed investment strategies to create custom-built portfolios anddeliverspersonalized wealth planning solutions to clients in all 50 states. Focus Partners is part of Focus a leading financial services firmcomprisedof wealth management family office and business management services. To learn more about Focus visitor follow the company onLinkedIn.

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Focus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management family office and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique client-first fiduciary philosophy Focus helps individuals families and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs. To learn more about Focus visit or follow the company onLinkedIn.

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