Senior Fund Accountant

What’s the job?

• 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
• Aid in consolidations tied to acquisitions, refinancings and dispositions
• Partner with asset management and investment teams on operational and financial reporting
• Support cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and debt compliance monitoring
• Aid in 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

What’s needed?

• 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

What’s in it for me?

• Compensation: $110,000-$120,000 base salary + bonus eligible (average 15%)
• Benefits: Healthcare premiums covered by employer, unlimited PTO, 401K Matching.
• Location: Chicago, IL
• Work Model: Onsite.
• Position Type: Direct Hire
• Opportunity to join 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