Senior Accountant (Family Office)

Senior Accountant

Invenergy is North America's largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Position Overview

A growing family office is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Senior Accountant to lead key accounting, reporting, and close activities across a complex multi-entity structure. This role reports to the Controller and partners closely with operations and investment teams to ensure timely, accurate financial information, strong internal controls, and continuous process improvement.

This is an in-office position based in Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day accounting and general ledger activities across 40+ entities, ensuring accurate coding, classifications, and documentation
• Lead month-end and quarter-end close processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial statement preparation
• Prepare and review cash and liquidity reporting; monitor daily cash activity and coordinate funding across entities and investment accounts
• Analyze financial results, variances, and trends; provide insights and recommendations to address risks, anomalies, and process gaps
• Develop and maintain clear electronic workpapers and close schedules that support audit readiness and repeatable processes
• Oversee accounts payable workflow: review invoices, ensure appropriate approvals, and manage intercompany billing and allocations
• Coordinate retrieval and review of bank, brokerage, and credit card statements across multiple financial institutions; investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Coordinate tax documentation and support annual compliance, audits, and filings by liaising with external tax preparers and advisors

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Experience supporting multiple entities and complex structures; exposure to investment accounting and/or family office environments is a plus
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and close best practices, including reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement preparation
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong internal controls, document processes, and ensure data integrity across systems
• Hands-on experience with accounting systems (QuickBooks preferred) and strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas) and comfort working with large data sets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate financial information for non-accounting stakeholders
• Highly detail-oriented, well organized, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with AP automation and expense management tools (AvidXchange, Bill.com, Ramp, HomePay, or similar) is strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of A/P, A/R, and intercompany transactions, including allocations, eliminations, and due-to/due-from activity
• Self-motivated with a high level of initiative; able to work independently and identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting
• Highly proficient in time management, organization, planning, and prioritization, with demonstrated ownership of the close calendar
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Base Pay $80,000 - $100,000 USD Annual

Bonus: 10%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills. In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process. Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.