Financial Operations Analyst

Company Overview Along with its affiliate companies, Affinius Capital invests across the risk spectrum for a global client base, managing over $64 billion in gross assets under management within a diversified portfolio across North America and Europe. Affinius Capital provides strategic equity and debt capital, including to capitalize on the accelerating demand for technology-driven real estate assets, to meet the critical need for housing solutions, and for other market and capital structure opportunities exhibiting compelling risk-return characteristics. For more information, visit affiniuscapital.com. Job Description The Fund Financial Operations Analyst is an integral member of the Fund Financial Operations team, supporting the accuracy, reliability, and flow of fund financial and investor reporting data and operational execution. The role is designed for a curious, solutions-oriented business professional who enjoys improving how work gets done—bringing forward ideas, helping translate business needs into practical technology-enabled solutions, and managing projects from concept through execution. Primary responsibilities include (i) quarterly fund and investor reporting data validation and analytics, (ii) recurring and ad hoc operational and financial performance requests from existing and prospective investors and the consulting community, and (iii) process, policy and procedure improvement, automation and scalable workflow design. In addition, the Analyst will partner with corporate finance, fund administrators, portfolio management, asset management, technology, and business stakeholders to identify opportunities for innovation, organize requirements, coordinate deliverables and support timely and accurate data and reporting outcomes for the Firm. The Analyst will develop a working knowledge of the investment vehicles managed by Affinius Capital, including fund structures, financial statements, capital activity, and the real estate reporting and accounting metrics provided to investors, consultants and internal stakeholders, and the technology platforms that support those deliverables. The candidate can expect an environment that values initiative, creative thinking, ownership and continuous improvement, with opportunities to lead projects, strengthen reporting processes, propose new ideas and help shape more efficient ways of working within a dynamic team and organization. This role focuses on fund financial operations, reporting, process improvement and business-led technology adoption. It is not a software engineering, artificial intelligence development, data science or data engineering position. What We Are Looking For We are seeking a responsible, detail-oriented and highly motivated professional who brings a blend of finance knowledge, technology curiosity, project management discipline and an idea-driven mindset. The ideal candidate will be energized by finding better ways to manage data, reporting and processes; comfortable collaborating with corporate finance, fund administrators, portfolio management, asset management, technology, and business stakeholders; and capable of turning concepts into practical, well-managed deliverables. They will have a strong passion for accounting and/or financial reporting, a genuine curiosity for how technology can enhance financial reporting processes and outcomes, and a commitment to continuous development and growth. They will demonstrate reliability, integrity, initiative and a positive attitude, excelling both independently and as part of a team. With excellent interpersonal skills, the candidate will confidently engage with internal stakeholders and external partners in a polished and professional manner. Additionally, they will possess the adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, changing environment. Your Key Responsibilities Quarterly investor reporting – Produce quarterly investor reports in Workiva by working closely with Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Third Party Fund Administrators and other teams to assemble and process operational and financial data required for disclosure and reporting purposes Quarterly and ad hoc supplementary reporting – Review recurring and ad hoc investor and consultant inquiries, surveys, and questionnaires related to operational and financial information (requires the aptitude to understand the request, organize data collection between teams and provide the deliverable with appropriate information, ensuring consistency with past reporting and appropriate disclosures) Quarterly investor portal data import/validation – Maintain accuracy of data for commingled funds and/or separate accounts and investors in the Juniper Square investor portal Innovation and process improvement – Identify opportunities to streamline reporting workflows, improve data quality, automate recurring tasks and strengthen controls; develop ideas into clear recommendations, project plans and practical implementation steps Project management and cross-functional coordination – Help manage finance-related technology and reporting initiatives by organizing requirements, tracking milestones, coordinating with stakeholders, documenting decisions and ensuring deliverables are completed accurately and on time Liaise with other Fund Financial Operations team members and cross-functional partners to ensure consistency in processes, promote scalable solutions, share best practices and support adoption of improved tools and workflows across the Firm Other ad hoc projects and related responsibilities as assigned Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Analytics or a related business discipline Coursework, internship experience, or professional experience involving accounting, fund accounting, audit, investor reporting and/or financial reporting (Real estate private equity experience strongly preferred) Demonstrated interest in finance transformation, reporting operations, data quality, workflow automation and continuous process improvement Strong project management capabilities, including the ability to define scope, organize workstreams, track deadlines, communicate status and drive follow-through across multiple stakeholders Creative and proactive thinker who is comfortable proposing ideas, challenging current processes constructively and helping convert ideas into measurable improvements Demonstrated initiative and strong work ethic with the ability to prioritize assignments to meet numerous deadlines in a fast-paced environment, while being flexible, adaptable and having fun Highly proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook Experience with Workiva, Juniper Square, Yardi preferred Experience with Power BI and SQL preferred Superior organization and attention to detail, placing a high priority on accuracy Strong analytical and communication skills and ability to interface with all levels of internal employees Exceptional decision-making and problem-solving skills with the ability to research solutions, evaluate alternatives and suggest practical resolutions Available for work on-site in Dallas, including ability to work extended hours as needed Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job title Affinius Capital complies with laws and regulations that permit certain requests related to your data in our files, including, but not limited to, the California Consumer Privacy Act (the “CCPA”). The Company's privacy policy and contact information for questions regarding your data or the policy may be found here. At Affinius Capital our employees enjoy generous benefits packages including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, educational and professional designation assistance, business casual dress attire and much more! Qualified applicants must successfully complete a pre-employment background and drug screen. The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. Affinius Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr