Finance & Compliance Associate - Wealth Management

Zuckerman Investment Group

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 80,000

Full time

10 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
Bonus Opportunities

Job summary

Zuckerman Investment Group, based in Chicago, IL, seeks a detail-focused Finance Associate to support accounting, reporting, and compliance. You will partner with senior leadership to maintain books, prepare monthly statements, and assist with audits, tax returns, and filings.

The role offers growth opportunities within a private wealth environment. You will interact across teams, enhance processes, and contribute to regulatory compliance while supporting cross-functional initiatives and ongoing

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA designation or pursuit is a plus.
  • 0–3 years of professional accounting/finance experience.
  • Strong academic record with a 3.5+ GPA preferred.
  • Internship or co-op experience in accounting/finance is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain the firm's books and records to produce monthly statements.
  • Coordinate with outside firms for tax returns and private fund audits.
  • Update data related to the firm's private funds.
  • Support client billing by calculating and reconciling quarterly fees.

Skills

Professionalism
Attention to detail
Financial analysis
Communication skills
Teamwork
MS Office
QuickBooks Online
Rippling payroll

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting
CPA designation or pursuing
0–3 years experience
GPA 3.5+
Internship or co-op experience

Tools

QuickBooks Online
Rippling
Microsoft Excel

Job description

Zuckerman Investment Group, based in Chicago, IL, seeks a detail-focused Finance Associate to support accounting, reporting, and compliance. You will partner with senior leadership to maintain books, prepare monthly statements, and assist with audits, tax returns, and filings.

The role offers growth opportunities within a private wealth environment. You will interact across teams, enhance processes, and contribute to regulatory compliance while supporting cross-functional initiatives and ongoing

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