Accounting and Operations Analyst

About the Role

The Accounting & Operations Analyst has primary responsibility for accounts receivable / accounts payable processing, client billing, general ledger entries and reconciliation, and financial and tax reporting. This position also supports the Operations team by opening and closing accounts in the portfolio accounting system, performing soft dollar reconciliations, and serving as a backup for daily custodial reconciliation.

The Accounting & Operations Analyst works in collaboration with the Controller, maintaining appropriate separation of accounting duties, and assists with quarterly and annual limited partnership accounting, reporting, and audit support. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

What You'll Do

Client Billing

• Manage the end-to-end client billing process in our portfolio accounting system (Ridgeline), generating monthly and quarterly bills and coordinating delivery to clients
• Post client payments to both the portfolio accounting system and the general ledger (QuickBooks)
• Produce receivables reporting as needed to keep collections on track

General Ledger & Financial Reporting

• Own general ledger accounting, including monthly reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliation
• Track income and expense codes to ensure accuracy across the books
• Reconcile bank statements and maintain prepaid account tracking
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting materials for the annual financial statement audit

Accounts Payable & Expenses

• Manage the AP inbox and enter general operating expenses
• Process employee expense reimbursements, applying correct coding and documentation standards
• Calculate sales and use tax on applicable expenses and produce reporting as required

Tax & Compliance

• Manage state income tax payments, documentation, and reporting

Limited Partnership Support

• Provide accounting support and analysis for limited partnerships
• Support the annual audit process for limited partnership entities

Operations Support

• Set up new accounts in the portfolio accounting system, including fee schedules and billing configurations
• Process account closures in the portfolio accounting system
• Track soft dollar commissions and payments, and complete the monthly soft dollar reconciliation
• Support the operations team on daily custodial reconciliation and market data management as needed

What We're Looking For

• 3-5 years of general accounting experience (GL, AP/AR, billing, financial reporting) required. Ideally within financial services, investment management, or a related industry
• Strong and demonstrable mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills required
• Advanced Excel and business intelligence skills required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or similar educational attainment preferred
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks preferred
• Experience with investment fund accounting preferred
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and familiarity with Investment Advisers Act books-and-records requirements preferred
• Solid understanding of month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• A collaborative mindset

Disciplined Growth Investors is an SEC-registered investment adviser specializing in Mid Cap Growth and Small Cap Growth portfolio management. Founded in 1997, the firm manages over $6 billion for individual and institutional clients.