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Senior Fund Accountant – Private Credit & Equity | Boutique Investment Firm | Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
A growing private markets investment firm is seeking a
Senior Fund Accountant
to join their Fund Accounting team. This role offers the opportunity to work across complex private credit and private equity investment vehicles in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
The firm specializes in
asset-based lending, real estate financing, and other alternative credit strategies , with an expanding portfolio across multiple industries and asset classes. The accounting team supports both fund-level and firm-level reporting and partners closely with operations, legal, and senior leadership.
This position provides strong visibility across the organization and is ideal for someone looking to deepen their expertise in fund accounting, private markets, and investment operations.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and review monthly and quarterly fund financial statements, NAVs, investor reporting packages, and internal management reports.
Manage daily and monthly accounting activity, including loan transactions, fund distributions, expense allocations, and cash reconciliations.
Review fund administrator deliverables and investor statements to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Coordinate investor capital activity (calls, distributions, subscriptions, redemptions) in collaboration with the administrator and internal investor relations.
Support financial statement audits and tax filings by preparing schedules and coordinating with external audit and tax partners.
Monitor management fees, expense accruals, and fund budgets.
Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives to strengthen controls and increase efficiency.
Partner with internal teams including corporate accounting, portfolio management, and compliance to support ad-hoc requests and reporting needs.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
CPA or CPA-eligible preferred.
4+ years of experience in fund accounting or financial services audit; prior Big 4 or top-tier public accounting experience strongly preferred.
Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and fund accounting principles for private investment funds.
Experience with complex fund structures, capital activity, IRR/waterfall calculations, and investor allocations preferred.
Why Join:
Opportunity to work directly with senior management and investment professionals.
Exposure to a diverse range of private credit and private equity strategies.
Collaborative, fast-paced culture with strong growth potential.
Competitive compensation and benefits.
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A growing private markets investment firm is seeking a
Senior Fund Accountant
to join their Fund Accounting team. This role offers the opportunity to work across complex private credit and private equity investment vehicles in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
The firm specializes in
asset-based lending, real estate financing, and other alternative credit strategies , with an expanding portfolio across multiple industries and asset classes. The accounting team supports both fund-level and firm-level reporting and partners closely with operations, legal, and senior leadership.
This position provides strong visibility across the organization and is ideal for someone looking to deepen their expertise in fund accounting, private markets, and investment operations.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and review monthly and quarterly fund financial statements, NAVs, investor reporting packages, and internal management reports.
Manage daily and monthly accounting activity, including loan transactions, fund distributions, expense allocations, and cash reconciliations.
Review fund administrator deliverables and investor statements to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Coordinate investor capital activity (calls, distributions, subscriptions, redemptions) in collaboration with the administrator and internal investor relations.
Support financial statement audits and tax filings by preparing schedules and coordinating with external audit and tax partners.
Monitor management fees, expense accruals, and fund budgets.
Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives to strengthen controls and increase efficiency.
Partner with internal teams including corporate accounting, portfolio management, and compliance to support ad-hoc requests and reporting needs.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
CPA or CPA-eligible preferred.
4+ years of experience in fund accounting or financial services audit; prior Big 4 or top-tier public accounting experience strongly preferred.
Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and fund accounting principles for private investment funds.
Experience with complex fund structures, capital activity, IRR/waterfall calculations, and investor allocations preferred.
Why Join:
Opportunity to work directly with senior management and investment professionals.
Exposure to a diverse range of private credit and private equity strategies.
Collaborative, fast-paced culture with strong growth potential.
Competitive compensation and benefits.
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