Financial Reporting Analyst

National Equity Fund•Chicago, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Support NEF’s year-end project reporting and ongoing financial analysis functions, including oversight of project-level tax returns and audits. Perform quarterly financial analysis of project-level financial statements to support Asset Management and broader portfolio oversight. This role partners closely with Fund Accounting and Asset Management to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
1–2 years of tax, audit, or financial reporting experience
Solid understanding of GAAP accounting and reporting
Strong time management and organizational skills are a must
High attention to detail with strong self-review and quality control skills
Ability to work independently, evaluate options critically, and consistently meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a team-oriented Environment
Advanced Excel skills (data functions and logic-based modeling)

Nice To Haves

CPA designation preferred
VBA experience a plus
Demonstrate initiative to undertake projects and pursue professional development opportunities as time permits

Responsibilities

Support year-end reporting processes, including coordination, collection, and review of project-level tax returns, audits, and related documentation to meet investor reporting deadlines
Serve as a point of contact for project sponsors and CPAs, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of reporting requests and issues
Escalate delays, risks, and key reporting issues to the Financial Analysis Manager and VP of Financial Analysis, as needed
Review draft and final audited financial statements and tax returns using standardized checklists, identifying and resolving discrepancies, unusual items, or variances with CPAs and sponsors
Analyze variances between projections and actual project performance, partnering with Asset Management to obtain and validate material differences and/or tax credit calculation
Conduct quarterly financial analysis of project-level results to support Asset Management decision-making
Maintain and update key documentation throughout the year related to tax and partnership concepts, including bonus depreciation, reportable entities, and minimum gain
Perform ad hoc reporting using Excel to support internal analysis and reporting needs
Identify and support implementation of process improvements across reporting workflows, systems, and internal controls
Perform additional duties and special projects assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives