Senior Fund Accountant

Hiring: Senior Fund Accountant, Private Equity | Chicago, IL Want to learn private equity fund accounting from the inside, at a firm that backs smart people and promotes them? Our client, a dynamic Chicago-based alternative asset manager with tens of billions in private equity assets, is looking for a Senior Fund Accountant to run day-to-day accounting for its private equity funds. You'll work alongside smart, collaborative colleagues and see how the whole business works, from the investment teams to the clients. Why this one is worth a look: Amazing culture: a thoughtful, supportive team that loves to collaborate Incredible upward mobility: real paths into front and middle office roles ⚡ Dynamic work: a fast-moving environment where you'll never be bored Hybrid: 3 days in the office A comprehensive benefits package Technology and process innovation: you'll help shape how the team works What you'll own: ✔️ Day-to-day accounting for private equity funds ✔️ Quarterly and annual NAV and financial statement packages ✔️ Management fee and carried interest waterfall calculations ✔️ Cash management, capital calls and distributions ✔️ Investor reporting, including standard ILPA reporting ✔️ Oversight of outsourced accounting providers ✔️ Audits and regulatory compliance reporting What you bring: ✔️ Bachelor's in accounting or finance, with coursework or internship experience in investments or financial markets ✔️ 3 to 5 years at a financial services or top-tier accounting firm ✔️ Knowledge of partnership accounting, with exposure to financial reporting, auditing and tax a plus ✔️ CPA preferred ✔️ Private equity, hedge fund or alternative products experience is a plus, not required ✔️ A self-starter and team player with sharp judgment and attention to detail