Senior Fund Accountant, Hedge Fund

Oliver James; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

PTO

Retirement benefit

Job summary

A top Hedge Fund is seeking an Accounting Associate to join their expanding team in the North Chicago Suburbs. This hybrid role includes reviewing trading activities, ensuring accurate NAVs, and producing investor reports. Candidates should have a degree in Finance or Accounting, relevant experience in asset management, and strong Excel skills. This position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including health, PTO, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in accounting for private equity, private credit, hedge fund, or public accounting firm.
• CPA qualification or relevant finance/accounting experience in asset management.

Responsibilities

• Review and report daily trading activity, profit and loss, and fund performance.
• Work with our fund administrator to ensure monthly NAVs are accurate and timely.
• Prepare valuations of investments per accounting rules and policies.
• Assist in producing reports for investors, regulators, and teams.
• Coordinate with auditors and tax advisors during year-end.
• Support the trading team with special private deals.
• Suggest ways to improve processes and controls.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Proactive

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

My client, a top Hedge Fund is looking for an Accounting Associate to join and lead their expanding team. Our client works on a hybrid basis in the North Chicago Suburbs, offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health, PTO and retirement benefit.

Responsibilities

• Review and report daily trading activity, profit and loss, and fund performance.
• Work with our fund administrator to make sure monthly NAVs (Net Asset Values) are accurate and on time.
• Help prepare valuations of investments in line with accounting rules and internal policies.
• Assist in producing regular reports for investors, regulators, and internal teams.
• Coordinate with auditors and tax advisors during year-end and review financial statements.
• Support the trading team on special private deals and investment tracking.
• Suggest and implement ways to improve processes and internal controls.

What We're Looking For

• A degree in Finance or Accounting with strong grades.
• 2-5 years of experience in accounting for private equity, private credit, hedge fund, or public accounting firm.
• CPA qualification or relevant finance/accounting experience in asset management.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with other financial systems is a plus.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive.

For more information, please apply or reach out to [e-mail] directly.