Senior Investment Accountant

Connect Search, LLC; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC is seeking a Senior Investment Accountant in Milwaukee, WI. The role offers hybrid work with 2-3 days onsite and compensation in the $85,000–$100,000 range plus a 10% bonus.

You will work on fund accounting, financial reporting, and investor reporting within a collaborative finance team. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of accounting experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, strong Excel and analytic skills, and CPA-tracked candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent analytical and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual fund financial statements and investor reporting packages.
• Support capital calls, distributions, and cash management activities.
• Assist with investment acquisitions, dispositions, and financing transactions.
• Monitor fund liquidity and cash forecasting needs.
• Coordinate audit and tax support activities.
• Maintain fund accounting records in accordance with GAAP.
• Partner with investment, asset management, and accounting teams on special projects and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication abilities

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

GAAP knowledge

Job description

Location: Milwaukee, WI (Hybrid, 2-3 days onsite)

Compensation: $85,000-$100,000 + 10% Bonus

About the Opportunity

A growing private investment platform is seeking a Senior Investment Accountant to join its finance team. This role offers exposure to fund accounting, financial reporting, investment transactions, treasury activities, and investor reporting within a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual fund financial statements and investor reporting packages
• Support capital calls, distributions, and cash management activities
• Assist with investment acquisitions, dispositions, and financing transactions
• Monitor fund liquidity and cash forecasting needs
• Coordinate audit and tax support activities
• Maintain fund accounting records in accordance with GAAP
• Partner with investment, asset management, and accounting teams on special projects and process improvements

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills
• Excellent analytical and communication abilities

Preferred

• CPA or CPA-track candidate
• Public accounting experience (Audit or Tax) ideally
• Experience within real estate, private equity, investment management, or professional services

Why Join?

• Strong history of internal promotions and career growth
• Opportunity to move into senior accounting, investment analysis, or asset management roles
• Exposure to institutional investors and private equity fund operations
• Collaborative, energetic culture with a highly visible finance team
• Competitive compensation and bonus structure

Confidential Search: Additional details regarding the organization and investment platform will be shared during the interview process.