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Experience GuideStone!

We are an innovative organization that invests in the spiritual, relational, financial, physical and professional development of our employees. We have a culture that values excellence, teamwork, humility, integrity, compassion and stewardship.

 

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 Mission

For over 100 years, GuideStone has sought to come alongside evangelical ministries to enhance the financial security and resiliency of those serving “on the spiritual frontlines” in America and around the world.

 

GuideStone’s Investments group is a dynamic and fast-growing part of our enterprise. With over $23 billion in assets under management1, we offer a comprehensive suite of innovative investment solutions for both individual and institutional investors. Our team of portfolio management, operations, compliance, legal and sales professionals is unified under a common purpose — to change the world through Christian investing.

 

 

Job Summary

The Investment Services Account Operations Manager is critical to GuideStone’s mission of serving evangelical ministries. Your primary function will be to solve problems by owning all aspects of the data reconciliation process between GuideStone’s reporting and analytics system, account custodian, investment managers and, where applicable, client-maintained records. Moreover, you will provide strategic leadership as we seek to implement industry-standard best practices related to the ongoing management and delivery of investment and accounting data.

 

 

 

The Requirements

First and foremost, we want you to have demonstrated your commitment to your faith by being an active member of an evangelical Christian church. GuideStone is, at its heart, a faith-based ministry that serves other faith-based ministries — our employees should share this passion.

Beyond that, the ideal candidate will either be working in public accounting, performing the audits of alternative investment managers, or working for this type of firm and having responsibility for fund/account performance and reconciliation. A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is a plus (although we will consider a Finance Degree if you have demonstrated experience working with semi-liquid and illiquid alternative investments). Ideally, you will have five to eight years of professional experience, with at least three of those years in the alternative investment space. Additional licensing or certifications (e.g., CPA, CFA, CAIA, CIPM) would be very beneficial.

Excel skills are essential to success, as is strong attention to detail and a commitment to working with a high degree of accuracy. Organization is key, and you must demonstrate an ownership mindset and problem-solving approach on every project assigned to you.

 

The Benefit To You

This Manager-level position will report to the head of GuideStone’s five-person institutional advisory operations team and provides an excellent opportunity to learn the business of a high-quality institutional asset management firm. Every day, you will work closely with a team of highly skilled investment, operations and compliance specialists who have deep knowledge, proven experience and a dedication to serving God’s Kingdom. What’s more, many career growth opportunities are available for ambitious, hard-working individuals that contribute to the work we do.

If this sounds like a professional environment you want to be a part of, let’s talk.
 

Responsibilities

• 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)

• Manage comprehensive Books of Record (Accounting and Investment) and reconcile data between the custodian, investment manager and reporting and analytics system (and, when necessary, client-maintained records)

• Maintain 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

• 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.) by GuideStone’s third party vendor, Arch Inc.

• Conduct mid-level general ledger account reconciliations, verifying accuracy of data, identifying errors and implementing appropriate corrections to internal Books of Record

• 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

• 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

• Assist GuideStone with its own accounting needs for alternative investments, where applicable

• Serve as back-up for trading and approving responsibilities of the GSIS Cash Desk

• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Manager, Account Operations, Investment Services

Required skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in accounting or business accounting (finance majors will be considered with proven track record in work with alternative investments)

• Licensing or certifications such as CPA, CFA, CAIA, CIPM, etc. preferred

•  Minimum of five years’ professional accounting experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in alternative investment management industry or public accounting supporting such managers

•  Experience working with accounting or performance platforms is a plus, particularly with Addepar 

• 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

• Advanced Excel skills

• Active membership in an evangelical Christian church

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