Senior Accountant - Investment Accounting

The Senior Accountant - Investment Accounting role supports the accounting and data solutions for the investment portfolio across the Firm’s fund structures. This role is primarily responsible for ensuring complete, accurate, and timely investment portfolio data to other cross-functional groups. Additionally, this role will perform day-to-day accounting functions for several of the Firm’s fund structures. The Firm is a dynamic high growth organization which currently includes 25+ private investment funds across multiple domiciles and various retail funds such as business development companies (“BDCs”) and a real estate investment trust (“REIT”).

We are seeking a candidate to join our growing team with a proven ability to work collaboratively with groups across an organization and with outside service providers to direct appropriate information flow and effectively manage reporting deadlines.

Hybrid – 3 days in Chicago office

• Assist with keeping key data organized and accurate — including how information is structured, standard templates for recording unique transactions (such as restructures), and the core reference lists (like investment, entity, and account details) that feed reporting
• Assist with monitoring data quality (completeness, accuracy, timeliness) and resolving exceptions in investment portfolio data
• Support improving investment portfolio level reconciliations and building repeatable queries and data extracts
• Support key data transformation initiatives with outside service providers (e.g. Data Warehouse and third-party fund administrator) on data feeds (API/FTP integrations)
• Work closely with the loan operations team and understand the impact of loan and equity transactions on financial reporting
• Prepare accounting reconciliation files and coordination with the third-party fund administrator for multiple entities, including operating expenses and account reconciliations
• Perform review of monthly/quarterly trial balances prepared by the third-party fund administrator and identify and resolve issues
• Coordinate the preparation and review of quarterly financial reporting and investor capital statements for the private funds
• Coordinate the annual audit and assistance in the review and preparation of audited financial statements
• Assist with investor reporting and coordinate the capital call and distribution process with the 3rd party fund administrator
• Improve the efficiency with the current close the books process
• Prepare ad-hoc internal and external reporting

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, CPA is a plus
• Ideal candidate background would include:
• Experience in public accounting and/or professional services with client deadlines
• Experience with private credit investments and private credit funds
• Experience with Wall Street Office bank loan system
• Experience with system migrations/implementations
• Experience with large datasets
• Experience with collaborating with fund accounting and technical data teams
• A detail-oriented self-starter who enjoys a dynamic, fast-pace work environment
• at a growing company

• Stationary Work:
  Able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while performing computer work, phone communication, and administrative tasks.
• Movement:
  Occasionally moves about the office to access files, supplies, meeting rooms, or other work areas.
• Reaching/Positioning:
  Occasionally positions self to access shelves, organize materials, or retrieve office supplies.
• Computer and Equipment Use:
  Regularly operates a computer and other standard office productivity equipment (e.g., phone, printer, copier).
• Communication:
  Able to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and…