Senior Accountant (Family Office)

Invenergy•Chicago, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

A growing family office is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Senior Accountant to lead key accounting, reporting, and close activities across a complex multi-entity structure. This role reports to the Controller and partners closely with operations and investment teams to ensure timely, accurate financial information, strong internal controls, and continuous process improvement. This is an in-office position based in Chicago, IL.

Requirements

6+ years of progressive accounting experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and close best practices, including reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement preparation
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong internal controls, document processes, and ensure data integrity across systems
Hands-on experience with accounting systems (QuickBooks preferred) and strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas) and comfort working with large data sets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate financial information for non-accounting stakeholders
Highly detail-oriented, well organized, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Self-motivated with a high level of initiative; able to work independently and identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting
Highly proficient in time management, organization, planning, and prioritization, with demonstrated ownership of the close calendar
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting multiple entities and complex structures; exposure to investment accounting and/or family office environments is a plus
Experience with AP automation and expense management tools (AvidXchange, Bill.com, Ramp, HomePay, or similar) is strongly preferred
Strong understanding of A/P, A/R, and intercompany transactions, including allocations, eliminations, and due-to/due-from activity

Responsibilities

Own day-to-day accounting and general ledger activities across 40+ entities, ensuring accurate coding, classifications, and documentation
Lead month-end and quarter-end close processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial statement preparation
Prepare and review cash and liquidity reporting; monitor daily cash activity and coordinate funding across entities and investment accounts
Analyze financial results, variances, and trends; provide insights and recommendations to address risks, anomalies, and process gaps
Develop and maintain clear electronic workpapers and close schedules that support audit readiness and repeatable processes
Oversee accounts payable workflow: review invoices, ensure appropriate approvals, and manage intercompany billing and allocations
Coordinate retrieval and review of bank, brokerage, and credit card statements across multiple financial institutions; investigate and resolve discrepancies
Coordinate tax documentation and support annual compliance, audits, and filings by liaising with external tax preparers and advisors