Financial Operations Intern
Key Responsibilities
- Liaise with outside fund administrators to prepare accurate and timely deliverables related to the NAV process including financial statements, capital account statements, capital call and distribution notices, management fee and carried interest calculations and all other investor reporting.
- Work directly with and prepare financial analysis and reporting for Star Mountain CFO, Controller and other executives across Star Mountain funds and relating to financial matters.
- Assist audit and tax professionals in year end audit and tax reporting.
- Support treasury and liquidity management functions (oversee cash position for funds and forecast cash requirements).
- Manage capacity on the funds’ credit lines as well as borrowing base compliance/covenants.
- Manage the expense process, including vendor management, invoice processing and compliance with firm policies.
- Performance measurement, including calculation of IRRs, investment multiples and various time weighted returns.
- Assist in preparation of regular investor reports and quarterly investment letters.
- Identify and implement process improvements with regards to efficiency and ensuring that strong internal controls and quality control are maintained.
- Review and interpret partnership agreements, private placement memorandums, and other legal documents.
- Assist with various portfolio monitoring of investments.
Qualifications
- Good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP)
- Working towards undergraduate degree studying Accounting or Finance-related fields
- GPA of 3.5 or higher.
- Able to work in-office 15-20 hours a week.
Desirable Traits
- Positive attitude.
- Strong English written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized.
- Detail oriented.
- Sense of ownership and pride in work, firm and culture.
- Quick learner.
- Highly personable and work well in a team environment.
- Prioritizing, managing various deadlines in a fast-paced entrepreneurial work environment.