Senior Financial Accountant

Connect Search, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Associate to join its Fund Accounting Department. This role is pivotal in supporting a growing firm and enhancing operational excellence. You will be responsible for accounting and reporting for multiple funds, preparing financial statements, and maintaining the general ledger. The position offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will significantly impact the finance team. With a focus on building a customer-centric approach, this opportunity is perfect for individuals passionate about finance and looking to grow their careers in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Stellar health benefits

Dental and vision (100% covered)

401K match (3% total)

Total PTO 31 days with 6 rollover

Parental leave

Fertility and family planning programs

Concierge medical services

Employee Assistance Program

Financial Planning Support

Firm-Sponsored Gym Memberships

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in private equity, leveraged finance, or hedge funds.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and familiarity with financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in accounting and reporting for various investment funds.
• Prepare financial statements and maintain general ledger.

Skills

Excel

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

Workday

Access

Wall Street Office

Job description

This range is provided by Connect Search, LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Location: Chicago, IL - Hybrid

Type: Full-Time, Permanent/Direct Hire

Pay Range: $100,000 - $125,000 base salary plus 15% bonus and sign on bonus

Benefits: Stellar health benefits, dental, and vision (100% covered). 401K match (3% total). Total PTO 31 days with 6 rollover. Parental leave, fertility and family planning programs, concierge medical services and Employee Assistance Program, Financial Planning Support, Firm-Sponsored Gym Memberships.

Company: Private Credit Firm $70+ Billion AUM

Position Overview:

This role is an important addition to the Fund Accounting Department as it seeks to support a growing Firm, build a world class, customer focused, finance team and drive operational excellence. This individual will have primary responsibility for the accounting and reporting for one or more funds and provide assistance in the support of various other funds, new initiatives and ad-hoc requests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the accounting and reporting for various investment funds and vehicles
• Maintaining the general ledger
• Preparing and maintaining supporting schedules for partners’ capital allocations including complex incentive fee calculations
• Assisting the Investor Communications Team in meeting regular periodic investor reporting requirements and responding to various investor requests through the preparation of quarterly statements
• Driving analysis and support for capital calls and distributions
• Assisting in timely, accurate and meaningful fund and general business reporting and analysis
• Supporting the preparation of the financial statements
• Assisting in various ad-hoc projects and requests

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject (accounting or finance preferred)
• CPA is strongly encouraged
• 3 to 5 years of meaningful, relevant experience in similar business is strongly desired (private equity / leveraged finance / hedge fund or similar), public accounting background in financial services is helpful
• High skill level in Excel required
• Proficiency in Workday, Access, Wall Street Office and similar packages is a strong plus

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing