Accounting Manager

Our client is a well-established global alternative investment manager with two decades of history and strategies across credit, fixed income, quantitative investing, and venture. They are known for hiring smart people, investing in their development, and promoting from within.This Accounting Manager leads the corporate accounting team that keeps the firm's own books (the management company, not the funds). You will report to the Corporate Controller, lead a team of three, and work closely with the CFO, FP&A, fund accounting, tax, and legal.What you'll ownLead and develop a team of three accountantsRun the corporate GL, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end closePrepare and review financial statements, management reporting, and analysis for leadershipAccount for the firm's GP investments: capital contributions, distributions, and investment activityOwn the annual audit with the external auditors, including schedules and supportSupport regulatory, tax, and compliance reportingTighten controls and streamline close and reporting workflowsGet more out of NetSuite and the rest of the finance stackWhat you bringCPA (required)5 to 10 years of accounting experience, ideally starting in public accountingStrong U.S. GAAP, GL, close, and financial statement skillsHands-on audit support experienceExperience leading, reviewing, or training other accountantsStrong ExcelNice to haveAsset management, hedge fund, private equity, or trading firm experienceGP investment, partnership, or investment-related accountingNetSuite (or a similar GL) and ConcurDetailsHybrid: 4 days a week in the Skokie area office, Fridays from home$140,000 to $180,000 base, DOE, plus 20% target bonusStrong benefits: 401(k) match, low-cost healthcare, unlimited PTO, daily lunch credit, on-site fitness, and a formal development programDirect exposure to the CFO and a clear path to growInterested, or know someone who fits? Message me or call/text Max Kendall at 847-877-9487.