VP, Fund Accounting Manager

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Job description

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Our client is seeking a new VP, Fund Accounting Manager to join their Fund Administration team at their Chicago, IL office. They are working remotely during covid with plans for a hybrid (2 to 3 days remote) schedule once it has passed.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Manage the client deliverables related to the NAV process, including financial statements, investor statements, capital call notices, distribution notices, and other ad-hoc reporting as required

Training, reviewing and oversight of Associate Fund Accountant and Fund Accountant and Senior Fund Accountants dedicated to your assigned group of funds

Help advise on performance review ratings/team performance

Identify and execute on efficiency and process-improvement opportunities and communicate improvements to business unit leaders and other internal teams

Adhere to compliance requirements and identify and communicate risks

Review and calculate complex management fees, incentive fees, capital calls, and allocations

Interact directly with clients on weekly/monthly calls and ad-hoc as required

Owner of the timeline and calendar management for managing the client relationship including ownership of the client Operating Memorandum

Work with members of the Financial Control, Client Service, Implementation, and Technology teams to streamline production and enhance policies and procedures

Provide on the job training for your the team of accounting and financial-reporting professionals; •

Ensure strong internal and external communications on status, issues, and expectations

Lead accounting discussions with client during onboarding process and document client accounting treatment in Operating Memorandum.

Background:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or other business-related field with substantive and relevant work experience

7+ years of accounting experience in the financial services industry

Fund accounting, investment accounting, or public accounting experience (audit or tax)

Proactive interest in learning, inquiring on, and mastering new investment concepts, accounting rules, and service processes required

Experience managing and directly overseeing a team required

CPA required