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
The warmer Chicago months are here! Treat yourself this Spring season to a new job opportunity at a Fortune 500 company that was voted one of the best places to work in 2024.
Job Summary:
- Manages multiple fund accounting teams to provide accurate and timely client reporting for assigned portfolios of investment funds on a multitude of clients.
- Implements processes to ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
- Manages client relationship in the Americas region for a global investment management client.
- Lead a large client servicing team.
- Supports new business initiatives as a subject matter expert of fund accounting cycle and operation as well as specific technical accounting guidance.
- Plays a key role in implementing and maintaining the accounting processes and systems.
Responsibilities:
- Manages the planning, organization, and controls for a large group of accounting professionals within the fund accounting client servicing team. May be responsible for a mix of direct and matrix reports. Approves subordinate recommendations for their team’s recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action, and termination. Effectively recommends same for direct reports to next level management for review and approval. Monitors appropriate staffing levels and reports on utilization and deployment of human resources within own area. Leads and supports staff in areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention
- Works with other internal teams in managing special requirements or projects. Researches and remains current with changing business climate and applicable state and federal regulations related to fund accounting practices.
- Troubleshoots escalated issues and ensures that internal and external customer requests are handled timely, accurately, and focused on customer service. Creates a positive customer experience by opening and maintaining constructive and reliable lines of communication. Reviews items being handled by junior team members.
RequirementsJob Requirements
- Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems is required
- Familiarity with ADP – Financial Services is essential
- Experience with Concur is mandatory
- Knowledge of DCAA is needed
- Proficiency in ERP – Enterprise Resource Planning is required
- Ability to perform Accounting Functions is necessary
- Experience with Accounts Payable (AP) is needed
- Familiarity with Accounts Receivable (AR) is mandatory
- Auditing skills are required
- Proficiency in Budget Processes is necessary
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