Manager, Investment Account Operations

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What We Offer You!

We offer employees a generous benefits package, flexible work schedules, the opportunity to be involved in community outreach and tuition reimbursement.

The Manager, Investment Account Operations holds primary responsibility for the coordination and management of GuideStone's investment reporting and analytics system.

What you will do:

• Provide strategic leadership regarding the implementation of industry-standard best practices related to investment portfolio account structure, data management, holdings information and accounting reports (for both traditional and alternative investments)
• Create and manage comprehensive Books of Record (Accounting, Performance and Investment) and reconcile data between the custodian, investment manager and reporting and analytics system (and, when necessary, client-maintained records)
• Conduct mid-level general ledger account reconciliations, verifying accuracy of data, identifying errors and implementing appropriate corrections to internal Books of Record
• Assist GuideStone with its own accounting needs for alternative investments, where applicable
• Assist the Client Relationship Manager with answering client questions related to cost basis, custodial reports, annual audits, cash flow records and other accounting-specific needs (for both traditional and alternative investments), joining calls or meetings with institutional advisory clients when necessary
• Create an Excel-based back-up to the primary reporting and analytics system to ensure in-house retention and maintenance of all account-specific accounting and performance data
• Assist with management of the custodial relationship, including overseeing all custodial feeds
• Create and maintain portfolio composites, where applicable
• Create SQL processes for data reconciliation across multiple accounts and systems
• Oversee the entry of private fund data (market values, transactions, exposures, etc.) into the reporting and analytics system, managing the workflow process and assisting with data entry when necessary
• Monitor internal policies and procedures regarding the management and delivery of data, oversight of the reporting and analytics system, fulfillment of accounting-specific client requests and other related topics
• Develop appropriate procedures and tracking mechanisms to ensure all institutional accounts remain in compliance with the guidelines and limitations outlined in client-specific Investment Policy Statements and Investment Management Agreements
• Other duties as assigned by the Managing Director, Investment Services

Supervisory Responsibilities and/or Relationships

• This position has director supervisory responsibilities.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in accounting or business accounting
• Certified public accountant (CPA) license or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of five years' professional accounting experience in public and/or staff accountant roles
• Experience in investment accounting, particularly related to alternative investments
• Knowledge of accounting and investment principles and procedures
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of GIPS reporting requirements
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and organize effectively
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company and client information
• Experience working with accounting or performance platforms is a plus, particularly with Addepar
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