Finance and Fund Operations Associate

Job Description

Bow River Capital is a private alternative asset management company based in Denver, Colorado with approximately $7.3 billion in managed capital as of June 30, 2026. Founded in 2003, the firm was established with a vision of building a world class, diversified investment management platform focused on the lower middle market. Bow River invests across private credit, private equity, real estate and venture capital asset classes.

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Bow River Capital has experienced significant growth during the last five years, with both assets under management and employee count increasing substantially. The firm has an entrepreneurial, fast-paced culture and an aggressive growth plan in place for the coming years.

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Role Description

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The Associate, Finance & Fund Operations will support the Fund Controller and CFO across finance, accounting, and fund operations for Bow River's private funds. This is a hands-on role for a finance and accounting professional with an attention to detail who wants broad exposure to how private funds run day to day: managing capital sources, moving and reconciling cash, reporting to lenders and LPs, supporting investor relations, and closing the books.

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The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn in a fast-paced, growing environment. Bow River Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser.

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Responsibilities

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The Associate will own recurring processes and support the Controller on more complex, judgment-based work.

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Capital sources (LPs, leverage providers, participants)

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• Prepare LP capital calls and maintain investor records
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• Prepare bank draws and borrowing base reports for leverage providers
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• Compile covenant compliance and other financial reporting owed to lenders and participants
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• Process interest payments to leverage providers and distributions to participants
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Treasury & Operations

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• Facilitate draw requests across loan counterparties including wiring, confirmations, and settlement
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• Perform daily cash reconciliation; assist in cash flow forecasting; optimize cash drag across the fund complex
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• Apply fund allocation policy to determine sources of funding
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• Reconcile interest and fees owed by borrowers
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• Conduct borrower outreach for information and reporting requirements
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• Assist with bank account opening and ongoing bank liaison/relationship management
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• Assist with vendor and expense management
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• Perform entity formation and maintain good standing and corporate documents (e.g., LLC agreements)
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Accounting and financial reporting

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• Prepare financials and complete the monthly close for several special purpose vehicles and private funds
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• Maintain SPV and fund-level interest trackers
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• Set up and process SPV and fund-level wires
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• Compile regulatory AUM figures and fund return calculations for Investor Relations
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• Assemble supporting materials for Board and LPAC reporting
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• Gather audit support and respond to auditor requests
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• Maintain LPA compliance schedules, including leverage and concentration limit calculations
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• Prepare tax schedules and coordinate information requests with the tax provider
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Qualifications

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·        Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field

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·        3 to 6 years of relevant experience including working with multiple entities and a high volume of transactions

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·        Exposure to asset-based finance or similar industries preferred

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·        Hands-on NetSuite experience and strong Excel skills

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·        Working knowledge of wires, bank reconciliations, and journal entries

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·        Outstanding attention to detail and reliability with recurring deadlines

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·        Able to manage several weekly processes at once and flag issues early

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·        Clear, professional communication with borrowers, banks, and service providers

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·        Curious and coachable, with a long-term interest in private funds

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Work Authorization & Employment Eligibility 

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·        Must be legally authorized to work within the United States 

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·        Successful completion of background check

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Work Environment 

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·        This job operates in a corporate office environment

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·        Expectations are that this role will be primarily in the office (i.e., not remote) 

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·        The firm offers a work remote month (July 15 – August 15) each summer

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Physical Demands 

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·        This position requires prolonged sitting, computer use, fine motor skills, lifting, carrying, reaching, standing, hearing, speaking, visual strain, and mobility to successfully perform the essential job functions in a demanding and dynamic environment 

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Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 

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·        This full-time salary (overtime exempt) position requires at least 40 hours of work per week. Business operations are Monday through Friday

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Travel

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This role may be required to travel on an infrequent basis.

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Compensation

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Bow River Capital offers discretionary vacation and competitive health, insurance and retirement benefits. The salary range for this role is $80,000 to $120,000 plus an annual discretionary performance bonus. Years of experience and years in a similar role, among other factors, will be used to determine the actual salary.

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• Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to View email address on ziprecruiter.com . 
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