Associate, Alternative Investments

Posted:
2/22/2026, 10:02:12 PM

Location(s):
Texas, United States ⋅ Houston, Texas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Finance & Banking ⋅ Sales & Account Management

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Join a team that values your ambition and empowers your growth

 

At Corient, we help high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families to enjoy a full life, while enabling them to preserve their wealth for future generations, and provide for the people, causes and communities they care about. We focus on exceeding expectations, simplifying lives, and establishing legacies that last for generations. We are always looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our team. If you want to work for a company that values your contributions and supports your growth, we would like to meet you.

Job Summary:

The Associate supports core fund accounting and partnership tax functions for private equity funds and Hedge funds. The responsibilities include maintaining accurate and GAAP‑compliant fund accounting records, coordinating and supporting annual fund audits, and assisting in the preparation of federal and state partnership tax workpapers and investor reporting packages. This position will contribute to the scalability and efficiency of fund accounting operations across regions. The Associate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and be actively involved in process improvement initiatives. This position reports directly to the Director of Alternative Investments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead month‑end and quarter‑end close processes for alternative investment entities, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of fund financial statements.
  • Coordinate and reconcile fund and client transactions, including capital movements, trading activity, line of credit usage, and expense allocations.
  • Support year-end audit procedures by preparing documentation and liaising with auditors and fund administrators.
  • Coordinate year‑end tax processes with external tax advisors, including preparation and review of Schedule K‑1s and state/federal partnership filings.
  • Support annual ADV filings and regulatory reporting by providing financial data and reviewing disclosures related to alternative investment funds.
  • Serve as a resource to Client Advisor teams by addressing fund accounting and tax inquiries related to client investments.
  • Interpret and extract key information from legal documents and audited financials.
  • Contribute to team-wide projects aimed at improving operational efficiency and scalability.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • Minimum 4 years of hands‑on experience in fund accounting, partnership tax, or a hybrid accounting/tax role within hedge funds or private equity.
  • Strong understanding of fair value financial statements, private equity/hedge fund structures, and partnership allocations.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and self-motivation.
  • Proficiency in Excel, strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Desired:

  • CPA or progress toward CPA.
  • Prior experience in public accounting, Private Equity firm, or a tax firm.

Physical Requirements

  • This position requires the physical capabilities to work in an office environment, which may include prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Corient seeks to make reasonable accommodations that enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties when possible.

  • This position may require the ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

  • This position is required to work onsite 4 days per week.

U.S. Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.

  • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States. For U.S. employment opportunities, Corient hires U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. Corient will require proof of work authorization.

  • Corient participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

  • Must be willing to execute Corient’s Employee Agreement or Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement, which require, among other things, post-employment obligations relating to non-solicitation, confidentiality, and non-disclosure.

What You Can Expect from Us

Our dedication to the Employee Experience at Corient is aimed at supporting, empowering, and inspiring our talented team through:

  • 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching 

  • Four Medical Plan options that is generously subsidized by Corient

  • Employer paid Dental, Vision & Life and AD&D Insurance 

  • Employer paid Short-term & Long-term Disability  

  • Paid Maternity & Parental Leave 

  • Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts

  • Dependent Care FSA 

  • Commuter & Transit FSA 

  • Corporate Discount Program - Perkspot 

  • Training Reimbursement  

  • Paid Professional Designations  

  • Giving back to the community - Volunteer days

Corient is one of the fastest-growing wealth management platforms in the United States. We have over 40 offices located across the country that serve more than 15,000 clients and manage over $220 billion in client assets. We combine a boutique’s personal service, creativity and objective advice with the extensive resources and vast intellectual capital of an innovative industry leader to create a profoundly different wealth management experience for our clients.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be recruited and, if applicable, selected and employed without regard to sex, race, religion, marital status, veteran status, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, creed, ancestry, disability, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law.

This position description is intended to provide a general overview of the expectations and responsibilities of this position and may not include all tasks that may be assigned. As the nature of business demands change, so may the functions of this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned with or without notice.

Corient refers to the separate but affiliated entities under common control of Corient Holdings Inc. Client assets include all assets of Corient Holdings Inc., including majority- and minority-owned businesses.