Fund Accounting Engagement Manager (SBIC)
Chicago, IL, United StatesYesterday
Key details
- Salary
- $100K/yr
- Location
- Chicago, IL, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 5–8 yrs
- Function
- Finance & Accounting
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- Yesterday
Skills
cpacustomer servicedata analysisdocument managementexcelfinancial modelingfinancial statementsfund accountingfund administrationgaapregulatory reportingventure capital
About the role
Job Description:
The manager will manage multiple client relationships, ensuring superior client service with their client service team members.
Essential Functions:
- Manage and oversee the SBA compliance reporting process, including SBA Form 468 preparation
- Review capital call & distribution calculations and letters
- Review waterfalls and partner capital account statements
- Coordinate with internal teams on client deliverables as needed
- Coach, mentor, and develop Senior Associates and Associates through performance feedback, technical training, and career development planning
- Daily client and team member interaction
- Assist with special projects as needed
- Perform internal administrative tasks, including document management and time tracking
- Review processes and make recommendations on how they can become more efficient
- Lead client discussions, provide technical guidance, and proactively identify opportunities to improve service delivery
- Partner with clients and auditors to ensure timely and accurate execution of year end audits
- Act as a trusted advisor by providing insights, recommendations, and solutions to complex fund accounting and operational matters
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
- 5+ years of public accounting experience or equivalent
- Leadership experience in private equity, venture capital, private credit, or fund administration
- Strong understanding of partnership accounting, capital activity, waterfalls, allocations, and carried interest calculations
- Experience preparing or reviewing fund financial statements under US GAAP
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, financial modeling techniques, and data analysis tools
- Ability to leverage technology and automation tools to improve operational efficiency
- Able to multitask and perform tasks under strict deadlines
- Experience delegating, training and supervising staff
- Experience managing client relationships
- Professional verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Stand Out Qualifications:
- CPA
- Knowledge of SBIC accounting and SBA regulatory reporting
- Experience with fund accounting platforms such as Investran, Allvue, Geneva, or similar systems
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, along with life insurance, Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- Comprehensive disability/maternity and paternity plans
- 401K
- Flexible Vacation Plan
- Sick Time Accrual Plan
- Standard holidays along with year-end office closure
- A flexible work environment for all employees
Compensation Range: $100,000+ annually
*Actual compensation will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications.
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