Senior at Geneva Search Partners, Chicago, Illinois

Senior Accountant

A highly regarded and growing financial services firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its finance and accounting team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership on critical financial reporting initiatives, process improvements, and audit-related activities while contributing to the continued growth and sophistication of the accounting function. The organization is known for its strong culture, employee-focused environment, and exceptional benefits package. Team members enjoy meaningful work, exposure to complex accounting matters, and clear opportunities for professional advancement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support quarterly and annual financial reporting packages in accordance with GAAP.
• Assist with the preparation and review of financial statements, disclosures, and supporting schedules.
• Partner with accounting and finance leadership to improve reporting processes, documentation, and workflow efficiency.
• Coordinate with external auditors and assist with audit requests, testing, and year-end deliverables.
• Help maintain consistency and accuracy across reporting processes and financial statement presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA certification or progress toward obtaining a CPA is strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting, financial reporting, audit, or fund accounting experience.
• Experience within investment management, asset management, financial services, or public accounting environments is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Experience supporting external audits and working with auditors.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency with financial systems and reporting tools.

Why Join?

• Hybrid schedule with 3 days per week in the office
• Exceptional healthcare, retirement, and wellness benefits
• Generous PTO and family leave programs
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Stable and growing organization with long-term career growth opportunities

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must currently reside in the Chicago area.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.
• No current or future employment sponsorship will be provided.