Sr. Associate, Alternatives Finance and Operations
Sands Capital is an independent, staff-owned investment firm focused on long-term growth investing. It provides growth capital solutions through public equity, growth equity, and alternatives to institutions and fund sponsors globally.
About Sands Capital
Sands Capital is an active, long-term investor in innovative growth businesses worldwide. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area, the firm applies fundamental research, concentrated portfolios, and a long-term investment horizon across public equity, growth equity, venture, and alternative strategies. It serves institutional and professional investors, including institutions and fund sponsors in more than 30 countries, and managed $50 billion in client assets as of June 30, 2026.
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About the Role
Join Sands Capital's Alternatives Finance and Operations Team supporting rapidly expanding alternatives investment strategies. The role covers accounting, financial analysis, reporting, fund operations, and management company support, with a strong emphasis on US GAAP, technology, and AI-enabled efficiency. The position follows a hybrid schedule from the Arlington, Virginia headquarters.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited university.
- At least 3-5 years of accounting or finance experience; CPA preferred.
- Private markets investment industry experience preferred.
- Ability to analyze and apply US GAAP, income tax basis, and cash basis financial reports.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with complex data sets.
- Comfort with changing technology and data-driven tools; interest in large language models or AI-enabled tools preferred.
- Financial analysis experience and understanding of fund flows and legal structures.
- Experience designing and implementing process improvements and internal control best practices.
- Self-motivated, collaborative, and able to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.
- High integrity, strong client service and interpersonal skills, initiative, and effective teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Develop a strong understanding of the private investing platform and fund offerings.
- Maintain books and records for fund structures and related legal entities.
- Design and prepare detailed financial analysis and forecasts.
- Review capital calls, distributions, and financial reporting to limited partners.
- Respond to limited partner and prospective limited partner queries.
- Create financial statements and review workpapers for annual US GAAP audit work.
- Work closely with tax preparers on annual tax returns and filings.
- Ensure adherence to limited partner arrangements, including Most Favored Nations clauses and side letter agreements.
- Perform other position responsibilities as needed.
Benefits
- Medical insurance with discount vision program
- Dental insurance
- Life and personal accident insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
- Paid NYSE holidays
- Vacation, sick, and parental leave
- Medical concierge service
- Health and wellness coaches
- Onsite massage therapy
- Discretionary performance-based bonus
