Assistant Controller

Oliver James; Chicago (IL); Híbrido; USD 150.000 - 200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Oliver James, a respected Chicago-based PE firm, seeks a professional for a leadership role in their Finance team. This high-visibility position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $150k to $200k base salary plus significant bonuses and a flexible 4-day hybrid schedule.

The ideal candidate will have 6-9 years of Big 4 audit or fund accounting experience, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, and a degree in Accounting or Finance. Responsibilities include reviewing financial statements, liaising with external auditors, and supervising fund associates.

Formación

• 6-9 years in Big 4 audit or fund accounting.
• Experience with complex fund structures and LP vehicles.

Responsabilidades

• Review quarterly financial statements and NAV closes.
• Serve as liaison to external auditors.
• Supervise a team of fund associates.
• Oversee capital call and distribution processes.
• Drive process improvement and data infrastructure enhancements.

Conocimientos

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Investment company accounting

Team supervision and development

Process improvement

Educación

Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Descripción del empleo

A well-regarded, long-established Chicago-based PE firm with $30B+ AUM is looking for a professional to step into a leadership role within its Finance team. This is a high-visibility position with meaningful scope, a competitive compensation package of $150k-$200k base plus a significant bonus, and a flexible 4-day hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Review quarterly financial statements and NAV closes across a portfolio of private funds, including complex and illiquid asset valuations, fee calculations, and expense allocations.
• Serve as the key liaison to external auditors throughout the year, leading on complex transactions, technical accounting conclusions, and annual audit requirements.
• Supervise and develop a team of fund associates responsible for portfolio transaction processing, accounting records, and day-to-day reporting.
• Oversee capital call, distribution, and treasury processes in collaboration with the Fund Controller, and support investor inquiries on complex or technical matters.
• Drive process improvement, data infrastructure enhancements, and cross-functional finance initiatives across the broader team

Qualifications

• 6-9 years in Big 4 audit or fund accounting
• Strong U.S. GAAP and investment company accounting knowledge
• CPA preferred; degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Comfortable with complex fund structures, LP vehicles, and partnership agreements

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