Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant | Chicago, ILBuild your career at a fast-growing alternative asset manager with $50B+ under management.Our client is a leading alternative asset management firm with more than $50 billion in assets under management. They're adding a Senior Accountant to their fund accounting team, where you'll own the accounting and reporting for one or more investment funds and support the team's newest initiatives.Why this role stands out🚀 Growing firm, real visibility: you'll work with senior leaders and teams across the business📈 Upward mobility is huge: strong paths for people who perform🌟 Amazing culture: collaborative, supportive and team-oriented⚖️ Work-life balance that's actually respected🏖️ 4 weeks of vacation🏢 3 days in the officeWhat you'll doKeep the general ledger accurate and work with Operations to automate entries and minimize manual onesPrepare the monthly and quarterly close package for senior managementBuild quarterly and annual forecastsHelp prepare capital calls, distributions and investor return statementsLearn the structure of the funds, including their subsidiaries and debt facilitiesHandle quarterly and annual debt complianceComplete internal control testing tied to the month-end close and quarterly reportingHelp prepare quarterly financial statements and investor presentationsSupport external auditsHelp launch new funds by setting up close processes and early reportingPartner with Treasury, Operations, Tax and Portfolio teams, and pitch in on ad hoc projectsWhat you bringBachelor's degree (accounting or finance preferred); CPA strongly encouraged2+ years of relevant experience, ideally in public accounting (any industry) or fund accountingStrong Excel skills; PowerPoint and general ledger system experience are a plusSharp accounting instincts and strong analytical skillsClear written and verbal communicationComfort working for several managers and learning new tools quicklyEnthusiasm for working in the office three days a week