Private Equity Fund Accountant

at  Robert Half

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Fund Accountant position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.
1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees
2) They have higher bonus structures
3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.
4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)
5) And more…

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Senior Accountant will work closely with the Fund Controller and be responsible for providing accounting services including review of financial statement and supporting schedules and work papers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance
3 - 5 years accounting/finance experience
Strong technical skills in Microsoft Excel is a must
Strong working knowledge of financial statements
Ability to review open work and produce timely and accurate records
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus
Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results
Applicants must be presently legally authorized to work in the United States for any U.S employer
Position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
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Responsible for accurate and timely reporting across private equity funds, including: monthly performance estimates, allocations, waterfalls and fund returns.
Aid in cash management forecasts and budgets.
Maintain financial oversight for designated fund and special purposed financial records prepared by various 3rd party administrators.
Support in reconciliation of monthly servicer remittance reporting.
Review management fee calculations.
Coordinate with audit and tax professionals in year-end audit and tax reporting.
Prepare new reconciliations on an ad-hoc basis and continually look to improve existing procedures.
Assist with SEC or other regulatory compliance as required.
Oversight of portfolio investment companies.
Review cash and position reconciliations and assist in resolving any breaks.
Review cash transfer/wire instructions for trade settlement and ad hoc wires.
Assist in oversight of junior accounting staff