Senior Fund Accountant (Credit Funds)
About The Position
Alter Domus is currently seeking a new Senior Fund Accountant to join our Credit Fund Administration team at our Chicago, IL or Carmel IN office. JOB DESCRIPTION: Leverage prior job experience (preferably Big 4 and/or relevant industry experience); Broaden accounting, finance and analytical skills; Supervise and mentor a team of Associate Fund Accountants and Fund Accountants, as well as train new employees; Administer, report, review, and understand industry standards; Respond to auditor queries; Increase communication/interaction with clients and their investors. Prepare/review monthly, quarterly and annual reports for investors, consultants and other stakeholders including financial information, performance returns, operations and variance analysis; Calculate and review various performance returns; Support and coordinate cash distributions on behalf of clients; Prepare, review, analyze and interpret accounting records, financial statements, footnotes or other financial report to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards for audit reports; Develop leadership skills by demonstrating a willingness to lead projects and offer input; and Review documents to ensure compliance with client agreement(s).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or related field)
- 3+ years of finance or accounting experience
- In-depth understanding of investments within assigned fund(s)
- Broad market knowledge
- Strong communication and analytical skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with Close End Funds, Private Equity, PERE, CMBS preferred
- CPA or CPA eligibility a plus
Responsibilities
- Leverage prior job experience (preferably Big 4 and/or relevant industry experience)
- Broaden accounting, finance and analytical skills
- Supervise and mentor a team of Associate Fund Accountants and Fund Accountants, as well as train new employees
- Administer, report, review, and understand industry standards
- Respond to auditor queries
- Increase communication/interaction with clients and their investors. Prepare/review monthly, quarterly and annual reports for investors, consultants and other stakeholders including financial information, performance returns, operations and variance analysis
- Calculate and review various performance returns
- Support and coordinate cash distributions on behalf of clients
- Prepare, review, analyze and interpret accounting records, financial statements, footnotes or other financial report to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards for audit reports
- Develop leadership skills by demonstrating a willingness to lead projects and offer input
- Review documents to ensure compliance with client agreement(s)
Benefits
- Support for professional accreditations
- Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus 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
- Plus additional local benefits depending on your location
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
