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Robert Half Senior Associate - Fund Accounting in Chicago, Illinois
Description
The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m.
Responsibilities
Perform initial, detailed review of the quarterly NAV close process and quarterly financial statements prepared by the fund financial analysts inclusive of complex/illiquid assets accounting and valuation, fee and expense review and performance reporting.
Liaise directly with external auditors throughout the year on complex transactions and accounting conclusions through to the completion of the year-end audited financial statements.
Research technical accounting issues for compliance; ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
Assist in the preparation and review of capital calls, distributions and in responding to investor questions and requests for information.
Work directly with fund controllers to monitor and project future fund cash flows for the treasury management process including capital calls, distributions, and fee calculations, as governed by fund agreements.
Opportunity to engage with Fund Administrator, traders, brokers, and custodians to the extent any liquid assets are purchased to ensure timely settlement of trades, loans, and monitoring of pending transactions.
Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
Assist with ad-hoc requests / projects within Finance department, from the CAO or CFO, and from the investment professionals, where applicable.
Work together across the Firm’s finance team in consolidation, management reporting and accounting policy development processes.
Requirements
Candidate Requirements
Targeting 3+ years work of experience in financial accounting, audit or finance function for an alternative investment manager with exposure to credit, private equity funds or hedge funds
Strong accounting and finance experience with private funds and fund structures
Experience with external audit processes and procedures
Knowledge of accounting principles including US GAAP and Investment Company Accounting
Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting or Finance, CPA license preferred
To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m.
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