Associate- Accounting and Financial Reporting- Hedge Fund Manager
Chicago, IL US | Work from home flexibility TELECOMMUTE US
Job Description
Our client, a multibillion dollar hedge fund manager, is seeking a Senior Accountant for their Financial Control and Reporting team. The position has a hybrid schedule with 3 days in office and 2 working remotely. In this role you will be responsible for the following:
- Assist with the month end close processes of management company entities in the APAC and EMEA regions, including preparing journal entries, supporting working papers, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Research, document, and implement new technical accounting standards.
- Research and develop accounting policies for new transactions.
- Prepare monthly projections to actively monitor regulatory capital levels and prepare regulatory filings.
- First reviewer of financial statements from our third party provider including preparing financial statement tie-outs to ensure accuracy.
- Provide support to the auditors and be responsive to questions and requests.
- Documenting accounting policies and procedures.
- Key player in developing and driving process improvement and automation initiatives.
- Collaboration with Accounts Payable, Payroll, Financial Planning & Analysis, Compliance, Tax and Legal teams.
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Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Process improvement orientated
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Energetic with team player mentality
- Strong understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS
EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:
- 2-3 years of accounting experience, public experience preferred
- Certified Public Accountant, preferred
- Proficient with MS office
- Hedge Fund and investment manager experience preferred
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