Fund Accounting Manager

at Robert Half in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m

You know what’s awesome? Chicago Summer. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your Summer. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within.

Job Description:

- Review GAAP books and records, periodic financial statements and capital account statements for the management company and its various affiliated entities and certain private equity funds.

- Supervise the monthly/quarterly close process and completion of related support and control documentation.

- Manage a team of fund accountant(s) and senior fund accountant(s) including technical training, review of work and professional development.

- Lead team to ensure optimal efficiencies by reviewing current processes, including but not limited to, maximizing use of accounting software capabilities.

- Prepare and review expense allocations to ensure compliance with the limited partnership agreements.

- Communicate with limited partners by reviewing responses or responding directly to accounting related investor inquiries.

- Prepare consolidated financial statements for management company and affiliated entities.

- Assist with management company forecasts and reporting.

- Apply the limited partnership agreement provisions to transactions and partner allocations.

- Review capital call and distribution allocations and partner notifications.

- Prepare and review responses to SEC inquiries/audits.

- Partner with the company’s Tax function on partner and entity reporting and communications, among other projects.

Job Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

- 6+ years in investment management operations or public accounting focused on investment management or equivalent experience

- Proficient in Excel (formulas, shortcuts, etc.)

- Team player willing to take on many different tasks in a small team environment

- Positive attitude that can contribute favorably to the finance team’s culture

- Intellectually curious and willingness to express ideas

- Ability to multitask

- CPA not required but encouraged

To apply to this role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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