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Finance Associate

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Zuckerman Investment Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-18
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting & Finance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 65000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description

We areseekinga highly motivated, exceptionally detail-oriented professional to join our team and help manage and enhance the firm’s finance, accounting, reporting, and compliance functions. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure to all aspects of a growing wealth management firm while partnering closely with senior leadership and working directly with the Senior Finance Associate. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and eager to contribute to a collaborative environment where continuous improvement, operational excellence, and innovation are valued.

Through this role, you will play a keypartinmaintainingthe firm’s financial integrity, supporting regulatory and operational requirements, and driving process enhancements across the finance function. You will alsohave the opportunity toparticipatein cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives that support firm objectives, adapt to evolving business needs, and contribute yourexpertiseto opportunities that extend beyond core finance responsibilities.

Job Function &Responsibilities:
  • Maintain the firm’s books and records to produce and analyze monthly financial statements.

  • Coordinate with third-party accounting firms tofacilitatethe preparation of our company tax returns and annual private fund audit.

  • Update, gather and distribute data related to the firm’s private funds.

  • Support the firm’s client billing process by calculating, processing, and reconciling quarterly fees and client statements.

  • Support the firm’s accounts payable and receivable functions.

  • Manage relationships with the firm’s banks and vendors.

  • Assist with the preparation of annual business filings and insurance renewals.

  • Assistin annual and quarterly regulatory filings and compliance reviews.

  • Execute various projects within the finance function to enhance processes and reporting needs.

  • Participates in cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives that support firm objectives, adapting to evolving business needs,and contributingexpertiseto opportunities that extend beyond core responsibilities.

Skills & Experience:
  • Demonstrates the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

  • Strong interest in accounting and finance, with a passion for working with numbers and financial analysis.

  • Strong work ethic with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, solve complex problems, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

  • Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

  • Familiarity with accounting, finance, and payroll systems such as Quick Books Onlineor  Rippling is preferred.

Education

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; candidates currently pursuing abachelor’s degree in Accounting and expected to graduate within the next 12 months will be considered.

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation ora strong desireto pursue the CPA credential.

  • 0–3 years of professional experience in accounting, finance, ora related field.

  • Previous internship or co-op experience in accounting, finance, ora related field preferred.

SALARYAND BENEFITS:

Theanticipatedbase salary range for this position is $65,000 – 80,000 annually. Actual compensation will bedeterminedbased on factors such as education, experience, skills, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other business considerations.

Base salary is only onecomponentof our total rewards package. Eligible employees may participate in a competitive benefits program that includes health insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, a profit-sharing 401(k) retirement plan (when eligible), opportunities for professional growth, and, where applicable, discretionary bonus opportunities subject to company policy and individual and/or company performance.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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