Analyst – CFO Services - Clearwater

Analyst – CFO Services
Clearwater

Overview 

Clearwater is a boutique investment advisory, accounting and governance firm delivering tailored solutions to meet our clients’ ever-changing needs. Clearwater has some prominent Asset Managers in New York, Europe and Brazil.  

High level about the Role:  

This is an entry-level position designed for a motivated, detail-oriented young professional who is eager to build a career in investment fund operations and financial services. The Analyst will join a small, high-performing CFO Services team and gain broad exposure to the full range of back-office and accounting functions that support both institutional fund clients and management company operations. 

Working closely with senior team members, the Analyst will develop hands-on experience across accounting, financial reporting, cash management, budgeting, and operational support — building a strong technical foundation across multiple jurisdictions and client types. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who wants to grow quickly, take on meaningful responsibility early in their career, and gain exposure to a genuinely diverse set of accounting and finance disciplines. 

Reporting Structure:
 

The Analyst reports to the management team. 

Main Duties & Responsibilities
 

Accounting, General Ledger, Administration & Operations  

Accounting, General Ledger & Bookkeeping: 

• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting support at the management company level across multiple entities 

• Maintain and update the general ledger on accounting systems (QuickBooks / Microsoft Business Central), ensuring accuracy and completeness of all entries 

• Process and code invoices, expenses and payments in accordance with client and company guidelines 

• Perform periodic account reconciliations and assist with month-end close procedures 

• Conduct bank reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner 

• Support expense allocation across funds and entities in line with agreed methodologies
   

Operational & Administrative Functions: 

• Maintain organised and up-to-date client files, records and documentation 

• Assist with compliance-related data gathering and filing requirements across jurisdictions 

• Support the team on ad hoc projects as the business and client base grow 

Skills & Experience   Required
 

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics (completed or in final year) 

• A minimum of 1 year's accounting or finance experience, whether through full-time employment or a substantive internship 

• Strong foundational knowledge of accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (including formulas, pivot tables and data formatting) and Outlook 

• Familiarity with QuickBooks or another accounting system is an advantage; willingness to learn Business Central is essential 

• Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to correspond professionally with clients and external parties 

• High attention to detail and accuracy, with a methodical approach to reconciliation and data management 

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment 

• A proactive, can-do attitude and genuine curiosity about financial services, fund operations and multi-jurisdictional business 

• Portuguese language skills are an advantage given the firm's Brazilian client focus, but are not required