Assistant Vice President, Fund Accounting

Antares Capital LP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Bonuses

Paid time off

Fertility benefit

Job summary

Antares Capital LP is seeking an Assistant Vice President of Fund Accounting to join our Finance group in Chicago or New York. The role supports new and existing vehicles, financial reporting, NAV production, and investor inquiries, with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery.

You will manage relationships with fund administrators, coordinate audits, and mentor teams while driving process improvements and scalable solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting with 6-8 years of experience in fund accounting or audit.
• CPA preferred; experience with private funds or BDCs is a plus.
• Strong U.S. GAAP technical accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Review books, financial statements, and capital accounts for funds and prepare shadow books.
• Ensure fund administrator records align with department policies and procedures.
• Reconcile accounts and investigate variances; coordinate with third-party administrators.
• Support NAV production and oversee fund administrators to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist in opening/structuring new ventures with Tax, Asset Management, Investor Relations and Legal.
• Prepare audit schedules, compliance reports, and financial statements as assigned.
• Produce periodic management reports on fund activities and issues.
• Research investments to ensure proper accounting treatment and compliance.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

WSO

LoanIQ

Advent Geneva

Job description

Job Description

The Finance group is looking for an Assistant Vice President of Fund Accounting to join the team. This individual will provide support for new and existing vehicles and fund initiatives including financial reporting, managing and tracking daily cash and investment activity, subledger and portfolio reconciliations, working with third party administrators, responding to investor inquiries, etc. An ability to manage multiple tasks while working under strict time deadlines is essential. Our ideal candidate is independent, motivated, detail‑orientated and able to analyze data and convey conclusions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Review books and records, financial statements, capital account balances, capital call and distribution notices, and other venture or fund accounting output delivered from fund administrators and prepare shadow books and records for subsequent review.
• Ensure that books and records maintained by fund administrators are in accordance with the department policies and procedures.
• Reconcile various accounts and promptly research and correct any variances, including the reconciliation of accounts with third party administrators.
• Manage personal workflows while overseeing fund administrators to ensure timely and accurate NAV production.
• Assist in the opening and structuring of new ventures and funds, working with Tax, Asset Management, Investor Relations and Legal (internal and external).
• Identify exceptions and problems affecting accounting records and prices, communicating same to management, and assisting in their resolution.
• Assist, as assigned, in preparing audit schedules, compliance reports, financial statements, or other reports.
• Write reports periodically to management on fund activities and other related issues.
• Research, as assigned, certain investments for the purpose of ensuring proper accounting treatment (such as the nature of distributions, original issue discounts, and valuations) and compliance with SEC, tax, and prospectus restrictions and limitations.
• Institutional fund accounting processes also include preparing, reconciling and distributing reports to/from marketing, separate custodians and investment management.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key business decision makers throughout the company.
• Coordinate and liaison between fund administrators and external auditors throughout annual audit procedures
• Assists with firm initiatives and firm mandated projects and/or leads smaller projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting with 6-8 years of experience in accounting function in fund accounting and/or auditor roles. CPA preferred.
• Experience with fund accounting/financial reporting for private funds, and/or BDCs preferred.
• Strong U.S. GAAP technical accounting experience.
• Highly proficient in Excel.
• Working knowledge of Wall Street Office (“WSO”), LoanIQ, or Advent Geneva preferred

Skills

• Strong ability to analyze and evaluate data, formulate accurate conclusions and clearly recommend creative solutions.
• Demonstrating reliability, accountability, and commitment to tasks
• Proven critical thinking and problem‑solving skills with a focus on automation and scalability.
• Works effectively in a cross functional team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic; comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.

Competencies

• Strategic thinking and decision making: Uses solid business knowledge and data to make logical decisions about complex day‑to‑day technical and operational problems, improves existing solutions, plans ahead, and ensures work reflects stakeholder needs and broader organizational impacts.
• Drives execution and results: Creates plans within their area of responsibility and, in collaboration with others, executes and delivers on those plans in a timely manner.
• Cultivates strategic relationships and influence: Develops trust-based relationships, uses situational awareness to align interests and communicates clearly.
• Fosters an inclusive culture and leads teams to achieve excellence: Role models and contributes to an inclusive team culture, collaborates effectively with peers and across teams/functions, and drives strong performance through consensus building.
• Masters oneself and demonstrates a growth mindset: Seeks feedback, adapts communication to build strong relationships, demonstrates credibility and courage, acts ethically and remains focused and resilient through shifting priorities.
• Innovation: Raises new ideas, uses data to inform decisions and uses technological tools to improve workflows and efficiency.

The Fine Print

• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to comply with pre‑employment screening, including but not limited to drug testing, reference verification, and background check.
• Must be willing to work from the Chicago or New York office.

Antares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at the time of posting is below. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Actual base salary within the specified range is comprised of several components, including but not limited to applicant's skill, prior relevant experience, specific degrees and certifications, job responsibilities, market considerations and the location of the position.

This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance).

Our benefit offerings include medical, dental and vision coverage, employer paid short & long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, Maven family & fertility benefit, parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement), as well as other voluntary benefits.

Base Salary Range

$130,000 - $160,000

To learn more, visit www.antares.com. Antares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.