Senior Fund Accountant

Location: Chicago | Hybrid: 2 days in the office, 3 days work from home

We’re looking for a Senior Fund Accountant to join our dynamic Fund Accounting team and take a key role in managing the financial reporting and accounting operations for a diverse portfolio of private credit and private equity funds. This highly visible position offers the opportunity to work directly with senior management and cross-functional teams across finance, operations, legal, and external partners.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You’ll have the chance to contribute to process improvements, enhance reporting accuracy, and make a meaningful impact as the firm continues to grow.

• Lead or assist in preparing monthly and quarterly financial reporting for investment funds, including Net Asset Values (NAVs), investor capital statements, and management reporting packages.
• Manage daily and monthly fund activity, such as bank transactions, loan collections, capital calls, distributions, and expense allocations—ensuring all entries are timely and accurate.
• Review fund administrator deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with deadlines.
• Coordinate and review investor capital activity, working closely with fund administrators and investor relations.
• Monitor fund expense budgets, accruals, and management fee calculations.
• Support annual audits and tax filings, preparing schedules, and working with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Partner on process improvement initiatives, automation efforts, and implementation of best practices in fund accounting.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders—including corporate accounting, portfolio management, compliance, and operations—on reporting and special projects.
• Respond to ad-hoc requests from management, investors, and regulatory bodies as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA or CPA‑eligible preferred (strong intention to obtain certification highly desirable).
• 4+ years of relevant experience in fund accounting or financial services audit, with at least 2 years at a Big 4 or top‑tier public accounting firm.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and fund accounting principles, particularly for private investment funds.
• Experience with complex fund structures, IRR calculations, capital activity, and waterfalls preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in accounting systems; experience with fund administration platforms is a plus.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities with strong attention to detail.
• A proactive mindset—someone who takes ownership, works well independently, and seeks opportunities to drive improvement.

• Gain exposure to both private credit and private equity funds, working directly with senior finance leaders.
• Play a pivotal role in shaping the fund accounting function as the firm expands.
• Join a high-performance culture that values collaboration, innovation, and professional development.
• Enjoy a supportive, flexible, and growth-oriented work environment.