Company Overview
CORDA Investment Management, LLC is a client-centered wealth management firm serving high-net-worth individuals and families. We bring together investment management, financial planning, and tax strategy in one integrated, proactive approach.
Registered with the SEC under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, CORDA upholds the highest standards of integrity and fiduciary responsibility.
At CORDA, our team shares a common purpose: helping clients navigate complexity, build confidence in their financial future, and leave a meaningful legacy. We are a close-knit, collaborative team. We support each other and welcome new ideas, while staying focused on the clients we serve. If our work resonates with you, we’d love to connect!
Accounting & Operations Specialist
We are seeking a detail-oriented, service-minded Accounting & Operations Specialist to support our internal financial operations and client service functions. This role sits within a registered investment advisory firm, and familiarity with the investment management or financial services industry is a plus. You will report to the Director of Finance and play a key part in ensuring the accuracy, organization, and efficiency of our day-to-day operations. We are looking for someone who is a proactive problem solver, takes ownership of their work, and enjoys contributing across both financial and operational areas of a growing firm.
Location: Houston or Dallas
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Accounting & Finance
Support billing processes for management and tax services
Perform QuickBooks data entry, including expenses and bill pay
Review and summarize expenses for accuracy and reporting
Assist with collections and follow-up on outstanding items
Perform account reconciliations, including collections and payouts
Client Service & Reporting
Support process of downloading and data reconciliation within portfolio management system
Conduct proactive outreach to clients for scheduling and general check-ins (non-advisory, structured communication)
Provide backup phone coverage and general client support as needed
Corporate Operations & Administrative Support
Coordinate events (client, prospect, and internal), including vendor research and logistics
Assist with HR-related administrative tasks (onboarding, offboarding, benefits coordination, PTO tracking)
Support and improve CRM (Salesforce) usage, including documentation, reporting, and data integrity
Contribute to process improvement initiatives across operations
Support new account setup from opening through trading
Support estate account processing from notice through final settlement and fees
Perform account terminations, to include all steps from closing accounts through fee settlement
Perform data audits and clean ups within Salesforce and Tamarac, and follow-up on loose ends
Education & Experience
5+ years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting preferred
Experience in financial services, wealth management, investment management, or a related field preferred
Experience with QuickBooks preferred
Experience with Tamarac or similar portfolio management systems preferred
Experience with Salesforce preferred
Experience with Excel preferred
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a high level of accountability
Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through consistently
Strong communication skills and client-service orientation
This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. It is merely a guide of expected duties. The employee understands that the job description is neither complete nor permanent and may be modified at any time. At the request of their supervisor, an employee may be asked to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice.