Senior Portfolio Accountant, LaSalle Debt Investors

LaSalle Investment Management • Chicago, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

LaSalle is currently seeking a Senior Portfolio Accountant on one of our open end debt funds under LaSalle Debt Investors (LDI). This individual will serve in a lead role to help manage a significant portion of the accounting and reporting process for one or more of our debt portfolios utilizing Fair Value GAAP. This individual will report to the Portfolio Controller and play a critical role in financial analysis, reporting, and process optimization.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4-6 years of accounting experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• CPA designation is strongly preferred - Candidate will be expected to achieve CPA in order to qualify for future progression
• Motivated self-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to think creatively and independently develop solutions to problems
• Effectiveness in reviewing own work to achieve high levels of accuracy
• Extremely organized multi-tasker with great attention to detail
• Team player who works well independently as well as with others
• Ability to work effectively with off-site managers and clients
• Strong knowledge of technical accounting concepts
• Must be willing to work extra hours, whether early or late, when necessary
• Strongly proficient in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, and working knowledge of AI tools (either in a work or home context) with a demonstrated interest in applying them in a professional context
• Openness to continuous learning in a rapidly evolving technology environment; willingness to evaluate, pilot and champion new AI tools as part of the team’s ongoing process improvement agenda
• Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closes
• Assist in preparing consolidation files for use in quarterly reporting
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Identify and lead AI-driven process improvement projects across the accounting and reporting cycle, including automating recurring tasks and building efficiencies in financial statement preparation
• Review monthly financials and NAV packs provided by accounting administrator
• Coordinate quarterly and annual reporting requirements, as well as tax requirements
• Coordinate with LaSalle Treasury to execute cash transactions (investor subscriptions, investor distributions, invoice payments, quarterly fees etc)
• Quarterly financial analysis, including review of investment accounting information
• Calculate, analyze and report performance returns
• Respond to client inquiries with professionalism and accuracy
• Create efficiency in and effectiveness of the financial reporting process as well as improve client services
• Take initiative in identifying problems and providing suggested solutions
• Assist with special projects as assigned

Benefits

• Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, mental health support and additional ancillary insurance plans.
• Generous paid time-off, including paid company holidays.
• Additional benefits include paid parental leave short-term and long-term disability, as well as other care/wellness programs.
• Financial wellness is supported through a 401(k) plan with a company match, flexible spending accounts or a health savings account.

What This Job Offers

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