Operations Analyst at Princeton University in Princeton, NJ

Summary: Princeton University Investment Company (Princo) is a leader in the investment management industry, managing a significant endowment for the university. The Operations Analyst will support investment operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and operational due diligence for the endowment's portfolio. Responsibilities: - Process cash and security movements for Level I, II and Level III assets - Reconcile internal records with custodial bank - Identify and process investment valuations across global accounting standards - Evaluate appropriateness of valuation methodologies and conclusions - Perform month end closing procedures - Research and reconcile partner statements and financials with internal records and agreements - Compile and analyze financial information for year-end reporting - Review financials/reporting of investment companies and identify SEC, GAAP or IFRS compliance - Identify and interpret financial and operational risk - Work closely and liaise with colleagues within and outside the department - Calculate carried interest payments and reserve accruals - Assist in vendor management and platform development - Assist in continuing efforts to improve operational efficiency Required Qualifications: - BA, preferably in accounting, finance or equivalent - Strong work ethic - Great attention to detail and accuracy - Strong communication skills - Ability to be flexible and work well in a small team environment - Must possess strong mathematical and reasoning abilities - Experience and fluency in Microsoft Office applications and relational database management - Comfortable with automation and seeking workflow improvements [process and technology] - Strong organizational abilities and ability to multi-task Preferred Qualifications: - 1-2 years previous experience in an accounting role through a mix of full time, part time or internship experience, preferably in a financial services firm - CPA or CFA a plus Required Skills: Accounting, Financial statement analysis, Operational due diligence, Internal control framework, Journal entries, Investment valuation, Month end closing procedures, SEC compliance, GAAP compliance, IFRS compliance, Microsoft Office, Relational database management, Automation, Mathematical reasoning, Multi-tasking, Organizational abilities Benefits: Comprehensive benefit program