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Management Company Accountant
Management Company Accountant
Management Company Accountant
connect searchOak Park, IL
2 days ago
Accountants and AuditorsBookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing ClerksFinancial Specialists, All Other
Other Accounting ServicesMiscellaneous Financial Investment ActivitiesPortfolio Management and Investment Advice
Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)Location: Chicago, IL
Work Arrangement: Hybrid, 3 days per week
The Opportunity:
A leading global private investment firm is seeking an Accounting Associate to join its management company finance team in Chicago.
What You’ll Do:
- Support month-end and quarter-end close processes
- Prepare journal entries, accruals, prepaids and intercompany activity
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger accounting
- Assist with management reporting, variance analysis and financial statements
- Support accounting across multiple domestic and international entities
- Help maintain internal controls, accounting policies and procedures
- Partner with auditors and internal stakeholders on reporting and special projects
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- Approximately 2–5 years of accounting experience
- Strong preference for corporate or private-side accounting experience
- Hands-on experience with month-end close and journal entriesCPA or progress toward the CPA is a plus
- Strong academic background
- Excellent attention to detail, organization and communication skills
- Asset management or private equity exposure is helpful, but not required
- Why Consider It?
- Join a premier global investment platform
- Broad exposure across multiple management company entities
- Strong emphasis on financial accounting rather than transactional AP/expense work
- Opportunity to learn the business and build a strong technical accounting foundation
- Excellent benefits and long-term career development
- Access to firm-sponsored investment opportunities
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Level
Mid
Location
Oak Park, IL
Occupation
Accountants and Auditors
Industry
Other Accounting Services
Posted
2 days ago