Manager, Fund Accounting
Chicago, IL | Hybrid (3 Days In-Office)
What You'll Own
- Accounting and reporting across multiple investment funds and vehicles, ensuring consistency with US GAAP and specific partnership agreements
- New fund launches, including review of legal documents, implementation of month-end close processes, and collaboration with Technology to build systems supporting fund mechanics
- Operationalizing complex partnership agreements and accounting for investments, incentive fee arrangements, and partner allocations
- Calculation and booking of fund-level expenses including management fees, incentive fees, and accruals
- Review of balance sheet, income statement, and monthly reporting packages across multiple private funds
- Support to Investor Communications on quarterly statements and investor reporting requirements
- Oversight of third-party administrators on NAV production, with accountability for quality and timeliness
- Analysis and support for capital calls and distributions, coordinating planning and execution with Investor Communications, Treasury, and senior leadership
- Reporting and analysis for firm leadership, plus support to independent auditors during the annual audit cycle
- Identification and implementation of process improvement opportunities
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
- Substantial accounting experience in financial services — private equity, leveraged finance, or hedge fund
- CPA strongly encouraged
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Mix of public accounting and industry experience a plus
- Proficiency in Workday, Wall Street Office, Geneva, or similar packages a strong plus
- Prior people leadership experience preferred
- Exceptional team orientation and collaboration skills
Compensation
Competitive base salary plus performance bonus. Benefits include 401(k) match, generous PTO, comprehensive medical/dental/vision (largely employer-covered), parental leave, fertility and family planning programs, concierge medical services, financial planning support, and firm-sponsored gym memberships.
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