Financial Analyst — AI-Driven FP&A & Funds Reporting

aquaticcapitalmanagement; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision for employees+

401k plan

Life & disability insurance

Wellness programs

Casual dress

Snacks & lunch provided

Game room & team events

Learning & development

Job summary

Aquatic Capital is seeking a Financial Analyst to join the Finance team in Chicago. The role covers accounting for management company and fund entities, budgeting, investor reporting, and tax compliance. A CPA is preferred and 1–3 years of experience is expected.

The position emphasizes collaboration, use of AI to improve workflows, and potential transition to an AI-native accounting platform. On-site work in Chicago is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA designation preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in finance or accounting for financial services or audit.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, FP&A processes is a plus.
• Proficiency with AI tools to improve analysis and automation is preferred.
• Knowledge of management company accounting, fund accounting and fund taxes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Month-end close for the management companies.
• Build and maintain the management company's annual budget and rolling forecasts, and prepare budget-to-actual analyses.
• Review fund administrator books and investor statements; assist with investor reporting for funds.
• Process invoices, credit card, and expense reimbursement through Ramp.
• Assist in regulatory reporting, year-end audits, financial statements, and tax filings for funds and management company.
• Use AI tools to streamline recurring workflows, analysis, and reporting; validate AI output.
• Collaborate on ad hoc finance/operations projects and implement new tools.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

FP&A

Communication

AI familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA designation preferred

Tools

Ramp

Northern Trust Hedge Fund Services

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aquatic Capital is seeking a Financial Analyst to join the Finance team in Chicago. The role covers accounting for management company and fund entities, budgeting, investor reporting, and tax compliance. A CPA is preferred and 1–3 years of experience is expected.

The position emphasizes collaboration, use of AI to improve workflows, and potential transition to an AI-native accounting platform. On-site work in Chicago is required.