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Robert Half Fund Accountant in Chicago, Illinois
Description
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Fund Accountant position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.
1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees
2) They have higher bonus structures
3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.
4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)
5) And more…
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the financial reporting processes of the firm’s Middle Market Direct Lending fund products ➢ Monthly performance estimates
Close packages/NAVs
Expense accruals and allocations
Fee calculations
10Q/10K filings
40 Act and RIC testing
Fund return and KPI metrics
Annual audit
Liquidity management and cash forecasting
Manage capital calls/share issuances and distributions, coordinating with investor services, transfer agent, and the Funds’ administrator
Help manage leverage facilities, including draws/paydowns, borrowing base certificates, covenant monitoring, advance rate analysis, AUP reviews and other required reporting
Assist in investment allocations to the appropriate Funds and leverage facilities
Initiate wires for expense payments and intercompany settlements
Provide input and support to the investment valuation process
Liaise with external service providers (fund administrator, auditor, fund legal counsel, valuation agent, etc.) on a regular basis
Coordinate and communicate with internal stakeholders (tax, legal/compliance, investor services, treasury, IT, etc.) as needed
Manage the fund administrator in the preparation of investor reporting deliverables, including 10Q/10K filings and investor statements, review the deliverables and provide feedback as needed
Monitor accounting guidance and recent accounting pronouncements to assess the impact to the accounting treatment and disclosures
Produce due diligence requests and other ad hoc investor reporting requirements
Produce management reporting for internal stakeholders
Coordinate with parent company’s compliance team to satisfy all regulatory reporting requirements, such as Form PF, ADV, AIFMD
Requirements
Requirements:
BS/BA in Accounting
2-3 years of experience
Public Accounting experience of public filer audits preferred
Investment company experience preferred
CPA preferred
Bank Debt/Credit product knowledge a plus
Advent Geneva general ledger experience a plus
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (particularly MS Excel)
Must be self-motivated, self-directed and proactive
Strict attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and strong organizational skills
Must work well under pressure, with the ability to adequately prioritize and meet target deadlines
Must demonstrate professionalism, and maintain the highest regard for ethical behavior and confidentiality
To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m
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