Jobs · Accounting · Illinois

Associate, Financial Control & Reporting

Balyasny Asset Management L.P. · Chicago, IL · 6 days ago
HybridAccountingFull-time

About the role

The employee will assist with the month end close processes of management company entities, including preparing journal entries, supporting working papers, and balance sheet reconciliations.

Responsibilities

  • Research, document, and implement new technical accounting standards.
  • Research and develop accounting policies for new transactions.
  • Prepare monthly projections to actively monitor regulatory capital levels and prepare regulatory filings.
  • First reviewer of financial statements from our third party provider, including preparing financial statement tie-outs to ensure accuracy.
  • Provide support to the auditors and be responsive to questions and requests.
  • Documenting accounting policies and procedures.
  • Key player in developing and driving process improvement and automation initiatives.
  • Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Payroll, Financial Planning & Analysis, Compliance, Tax and Legal teams.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Process improvement oriented.
  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Energetic with a team player mentality.

Education, Training & Experience

  • 2-3 years of accounting experience, public experience preferred.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
  • Proficient with MS office & AI tooling preferred.
  • Hedge Fund and investment manager experience preferred.
  • US GAAP and IFRS experience.

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