Funds US Manager

Alter Domus • Chicago, ND

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Alter Domus is seeking a Fund Accounting Manager to join their Fund Administration Real Estate team. The company is a world-leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, working with a significant portion of top asset managers in private markets and employing thousands of professionals across numerous jurisdictions. Alter Domus emphasizes a culture of merit-based progression, open communication, and employee development, encouraging individuals to 'invest themselves in the alternative'.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or other business-related field with substantive and relevant work experience.
• 6+ years of accounting experience, preferably in the financial services industry.
• Proactive interest in learning, inquiring on, and mastering new investment concepts, accounting rules, and service processes.
• Experience managing and directly overseeing a team.
• Proactive, client-oriented approach with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external parties to meet deadlines and resolve issues.
• Outstanding organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain poised in a deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

• Direct fund administration experience.
• Exposure to private equity, credit, and real estate funds and concepts.
• CPA or CPA eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Manage client deliverables for the NAV process, including financial statements, investor statements, capital call notices, distribution notices, and other ad-hoc reporting.
• Train, review, and oversee Analyst/Associate/Senior Associate staff for assigned funds.
• Identify and implement efficiency and process-improvement opportunities, communicating them to business unit leaders and internal teams.
• Adhere to compliance requirements and identify/communicate risks.
• Review and calculate complex management fees, incentive fees, capital calls, and allocations.
• Interact directly with clients on weekly/monthly calls and as needed.
• Coordinate with the Client Service team to manage deadlines and client expectations.
• Collaborate with Financial Control, Client Service, Implementation, and Technology teams to streamline production and enhance policies and procedures.
• Recruit, train, manage, and develop a team of accounting and financial-reporting professionals.
• Ensure strong internal and external communications regarding status, issues, and expectations.
• Oversee and manage interactions with fund-client auditors.
• Review all FS tables including CF, FIHI, Fair Value, etc., with limited exposure to footnotes.

Benefits

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave
• Flexible arrangements
• Generous holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan
• Additional local benefits depending on your location

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager