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).
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)
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
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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