Senior Accountant
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-01-27
Listing for:
Geneva Search Partners, LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-27
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant, Financial Analyst -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
Senior Accountant – High‑Growth Investment Firm | Hybrid Flexibility
If you’re coming from public or corporate accounting and looking for a role where your technical skills translate into real ownership, faster growth, and a healthier work‑life rhythm, this opportunity hits the mark. A rapidly expanding investment platform is adding a Senior Accountant to its accounting team—offering the perfect blend of complexity, career acceleration, and hybrid flexibility.
Why Candidates Love This Role- You move from audit/support to true ownership of fund‑level accounting and for those without industry experience - a chance to break into the investment management industry
- You gain exposure to forecasting, investor reporting, and performance analytics
- You step into a collaborative environment where your ideas actually shape processes
- You keep the technical rigor you’re used to—without the grind of busy season hours
- You get hybrid flexibility while still being part of a high‑performing in‑office culture
- Lead accounting and reporting for one or more investment vehicles
- Manage monthly and quarterly close processes with increasing autonomy
- Prepare reporting packages used directly by senior leadership
- Support capital activity, distributions, and investor‑level reporting
- Assist with forecasting, performance analysis, and system enhancements
- Partner with operations, tax, treasury, valuation, and technology teams
- Strengthen controls, support audits, and contribute to automation initiatives
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 1 to 5 years of experience—public accounting or GAAP‑focused backgrounds highly valued
- CPA preferred or in progress
- Strong technical accounting foundation and comfort with complex structures
- Advanced Excel skills and interest in modern financial systems
- Ability to communicate clearly, think critically, and thrive in a fast‑moving environment
- A growth mindset and enthusiasm for a hybrid, collaborative culture
- Real upward mobility as the platform continues to scale
- Hybrid schedule that balances flexibility with meaningful in‑office collaboration
- A team that values continuous improvement, technology, and fresh ideas
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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