Fund Finance Senior Associate

LaSalle Network; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare premiums covered byEmployer

Unlimited PTO

401K Matching

Job summary

LaSalle Network is partnering with a leading real estate investment company to hire a highly analytical and driven Fund Finance Senior Associate to join its North American finance team in Chicago. This is a visible, high-impact role supporting a globally recognized real estate and infrastructure investment platform.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of progressive accounting or fund finance experience, CPA is required, and a background in private equity or real estate is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 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.
• Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a transaction-driven environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

Yardi

Investran

Wdesk

Job description

LaSalle Network is partnering with a leading real estate investment company to hire a highly analytical and driven Fund Finance Senior Associate to join its growing North American finance team in Chicago. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance and accounting professional looking to step into a visible, high-impact role supporting a globally recognized real estate and infrastructure investment platform.

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
• Assist with consolidations tied to acquisitions, refinancing and dispositions
• Partner with asset management and investment teams on operational and financial reporting
• Support cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and debt compliance monitoring
• Assist with 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 + eligibility to earn a bonus (average 15%)
• Benefits: Healthcare premiums covered by employer(Medical, Dental, Vision), 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

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.