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Vice President, Accounting

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listing for: Antares
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-26
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Vice President, Compensation Accounting

Compensation Accountant

Reporting to the Managing Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, the Compensation Accountant will be responsible for the financial accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting over new and existing compensation plans (e.g., annual discretionary bonus, restricted unit plan, phantom restricted unit plan, carried interest plan, and other incentive plans). This position will also oversee financial accounting of equity purchases and sales under equity purchase programs, and will work closely with the tax and HR teams on tracking relevant data.

The role supports the FP&A team during annual budget processes and monthly forecast updates.

Our ideal candidate is independent, motivated, detail-orientated and able to analyze data and convey conclusions effectively.

Responsibilities
  • Establish monthly accounting processes and procedures for the tracking of incentive compensation and equity plans. Post all relevant entries to the general ledger.
  • Support activities which provide analysis, financial modeling and internal reporting to support the company's financial performance.
  • Access appropriate data from new and existing systems and work across departments to complete reports and assignments.
  • Prepare quarterly footnotes and compensation schedules for leadership and Board
  • Participate and support activities related to "what if" scenario and sensitivity analyses for new and existing business functions and product lines.
  • Work seamlessly with HR and FP&A teams to understand financial trends (actuals vs. budget), perform variance analysis and complete other financial reporting projects.
  • Liaise with JPM Workplace Solutions Team
  • Enhance controls and document SOPs around processes
  • Implement carried interest software solution along with HR
  • Assist with quarterly reviews and annual audits around compensation areas.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred
  • 7+ years of Compensation accounting experience
  • Experience preparing footnotes and equity roll forwards
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial controls
  • Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, One Stream, DFIN, JPM Workplace Solutions)
  • Demonstrated leadership and team development skills
  • Excellent analytical and communication abilities
Skills
  • Strong critical thinking and professional judgment
  • Process improvement and operational excellence mindset
  • Risk assessment and problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Technology and data-driven decision making
  • Excellent analytical, project management, communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
Competencies
  • Technical Expertise:
    Financial reporting, accounting principles, compensation accounting
  • Collaboration:

    Cross-functional partnership
  • Process Improvement:
    Efficiency and control enhancements
  • Systems Proficiency:
    One Stream, Microsoft, JPM Workplace Solution and DFIN
  • Audit & Controls:
    External audit coordination and internal controls
  • Strategic Thinking:
    Transformation and planning
  • Communication:
    Clear stakeholder engagement
The Fine Print
  • Have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
  • Comply with pre‐employment screening, including but not limited to drug testing, reference verification, and background check
  • Willing to work from the New York office and travel as necessary

Antares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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