Fund Finance Senior Associate

About the Role

LaSalle Network is partnering with a leading real estate investment company to hire a highly analytical and driven Fund Finance Senior Associate to join its growing North American finance team in Chicago. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance and accounting professional looking to step into a visible, high-impact role supporting a globally recognized real estate and infrastructure investment platform. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and bring a strong foundation in private equity, real estate, infrastructure, or fund accounting. This role offers direct exposure to investment operations, fund reporting, performance analysis, and strategic finance initiatives while partnering closely with executive leadership and global teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for private equity funds and SPVs
• Support NAV calculations, capital calls, distributions, and expense allocations
• Review reporting packages and general ledger submissions from third-party administrators
• Prepare investor, lender, and internal reporting packages with variance analysis and commentary
• Perform IRR calculations, management fee calculations, and carried interest computations
• Assist with consolidations tied to acquisitions, refinancing, and dispositions
• Partner with asset management and investment teams on operational and financial reporting
• Support cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and debt compliance monitoring
• Assist with quarterly foreign currency translations and regulatory filings
• Drive process improvements and support implementation of reporting technologies
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA required
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting or fund finance experience
• Background in private equity, real estate, infrastructure, or public accounting strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of IFRS and/or US GAAP
• Experience with fund structures, SPVs, and complex legal entities
• Advanced Excel skills including financial modeling, pivot tables, and lookups
• Experience with Yardi, Investran, Wdesk, or similar fund accounting platforms preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a transaction-driven environment

Benefits

• Healthcare premiums covered by employer (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Unlimited PTO
• 401K Matching

Pay

$110,000-$120,000 base salary + eligibility to earn a bonus (average 15%)

Schedule

Onsite in Chicago, IL

Additional Information

• Direct hire position with a globally recognized investment management firm
• High visibility with executive leadership and global finance teams
• Exposure to complex fund structures and large-scale transactions
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with strong career growth potential