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CAREER OPPORTUNITY: Associate Director - Fund Accounting –  Close ended The Catalyst Group ABOUT THE CATALYST GROUP A different kind of financial services firm Founded in the Cayman Islands in 2020, Catalyst is a privately owned, fully independent investment operations and fund administration group — built from the ground up to do things differently. Catalyst was founded with a clear mission: to reimagine financial services by sparking innovation, harnessing technology, and investing in our people and communities. With offices and teams across five countries, we service a global portfolio of clients spanning a wide range of strategies, structures, and requirements. Our award-winning team  operates  on a technology platform unlike anything else in the industry. Every team member is guided by our seven core values: Collaboration, Innovation, Reliability & Accountability, Connected Culture, Undivided Attention, Integrity, and Transparency. We do things differently. We do things better. — THE CATALYST GROUP 01   THE ROLE Own the  close ended  practice A senior leadership position with full accountability for people, operations, client relationships, and strategic direction across the  Close Ended NAV  function. ROLE OVERVIEW Associate Director Fund Accounting,  Close ended Based in  United States,  reporting to the  Chief Operating Officer  — Fund Administration. This role carries full responsibility for key aspects of fund operations across a portfolio of  close ended  funds, with meaningful  people  management scope and the authority to shape how the  Close Ended  function  operates  and evolves. The Associate Director plays a critical role in the fund administration process, ensuring the  timely  and  accurate  calculation and delivery of Net Asset Values (NAVs) for assigned funds. This position involves close collaboration with internal teams to  support all aspects of the NAV delivery process , and support client  service delivery and  implementation initiatives. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Seven pillars of the role 1 People Management Direct management of the  close ended  team — performance framework adherence, capacity planning, team satisfaction monitoring, coaching, training  programmes , and succession planning. This role sets the tone for how the function  operates  day to day and long term. 2 Financial Oversight Staff budget ownership in partnership with the  COO  — Fund Administration. Product profitability reporting with Finance and Client Relationship teams. Client fee reviews, invoice approval, and  scope  change documentation  in accordance with  Administration Services Agreements. 3 NAV & Valuations Oversight of NAV issuance for assigned  close ended  funds. Expense management, management fee and carried interest calculations, investor allocations, pricing and valuation processes, and comprehensive reconciliation of trades, positions, P&L, and cash. 4 Client Onboarding & Service Management Close Ended  fund structure setup, SLA establishment, and fund-specific procedure implementation. Cross-departmental collaboration for smooth onboarding. System integration oversight. Primary escalation  point  for client NAV and service queries. 5 Client Communications & Audit Management Primary liaison for client communications on assigned funds. Lead coordination of the annual audit process, including preparation of year-end financial statements and  timely  response to audit queries. 6 Strategic Oversight & Process Improvement Continuous assessment and refinement of operational processes. Identification of automation and data integration opportunities. Product reviews and enhancements. Alignment of process improvements with the firm’s strategic  objectives  in partnership with senior leadership. 7 Risk & Compliance Operational risk identification and mitigation across NAV production, reconciliation, and pricing. SOC controls adherence. Regulatory compliance including AML and data privacy. Policy development and  compliance  culture leadership in partnership with the Group’s Head of Compliance and Governance. ADDITIONAL STRATEGIC EXPECTATIONS Beyond the day-to-day • Share insights to enable development of new processes and procedures that create business efficiency and support client service excellence • Maintain awareness of industry, regulatory, jurisdictional, and market trends that could affect the business • Contribute to the creation, development, and implementation of new products and solutions as the business’s needs evolve • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, business users, project, and implementation teams to achieve elegant outcomes 02   THE CANDIDATE What excellent looks like Deep technical  expertise  in  close ended  fund accounting, paired with the leadership presence to build, inspire, and elevate a high-performing team. REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE What  you’ll  bring Experience & Education • 7 + years of experience in  close ended  fund administration or a similar financial services role • Strong focus on NAV calculations, investor allocations, financial reporting, and audit coordination • Bachelor’s degree in Finance , Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field • Professional certification (CFA, CAIA, CPA, or equivalent) is a strong advantage Leadership & Communication • Proven leadership, mentoring, and team-building capability — including across diverse, cross-functional teams • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for senior client, auditor, and internal stakeholder engagement • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with  a track record  of  identifying  process inefficiencies and delivering improvements Technical Knowledge • Expertise  in fund systems: Investran, Bloomberg,  eFront ,  Geneva,  Dynamo   or equivalent  close ended  fund administration platforms • Advanced Excel skills — complex financial models, automated templates, pivot tables, XLOOKUP, macros • Strong understanding of closed-ended and open-ended fund structures, capital calls, distributions, IRR, and MOIC • Proficiency  in Microsoft Office Suite; SQL or other data analysis tools are  advantageous • Solid grounding in US GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory requirements applicable to  close ended  funds • Working knowledge of AI tools such as Claude an advantage The Catalyst Group Ready to shape what comes next? Lead like a lion. Adapt like a leopard. Move like a cheetah. APPLY TODAY!