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Robert Half Assistant Controller in Chicago, Illinois
Description
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
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Description
The Assistant Controller will be primarily responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting functions for several of the Firm’s fund structures, including one BDC. The Firm is a dynamic high growth organization which currently includes 20+ closed-end private investment funds across multiple domiciles and two business development companies (“BDCs”). We are seeking a candidate to join our growing team with a proven ability to work collaboratively with groups across an organization and with outside service providers to direct appropriate information flow and effectively manage reporting deadlines.
Job Responsibilities:
Manage the preparation and review of quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K as well as any additional ad-hoc SEC reporting for the company's publicly traded BDC, including Inline XBRL tagging
Manage the preparation and review of quarterly financial reporting and investor capital statements for certain private investment funds
Oversee the preparation of accounting support packages and coordination with the 3rd party fund administrator for one BDC and certain private funds, including operating expenses and account reconciliations
Perform manager level review and sign off on the monthly/quarterly trial balances prepared by the 3rd party fund administrator and identify and resolve issues
Perform manager level review over disclosure support schedules prepared by the 3rd party fund administrator
Prepare quarterly earnings release, assist in drafting quarterly conference call script and other various presentations to the Board of Directors
Coordinate with the operations team to ensure accuracy of Wall Street Office system data utilized in accounting support packages, focusing on significant or unusual transactions
Annual audit coordination and assistance in the review and preparation of audited financial statements
Assist with the preparation of quarterly forecasts for assigned funds
Preparation and review of support schedules for tax reporting and compliance
Develop talent and continue to drive efficiencies through process improvements
Ad-hoc internal and external reporting
Requirements
Requirements
Minimum 6 years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or other related field, CPA is a plus
Strong ability / knowledge of Microsoft Excel functions
Public accounting (audit) experience is a plus
Previous exposure to Wall Street Office and the bank loan asset class a plus
A detail-oriented self-starter who enjoys a dynamic, fast-pace work environment at a growing company
Preferred candidate background would include:
Experience with fund accounting and financial reporting
SEC reporting exposure with public investment vehicles
Experience with fixed income products
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
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