Investment Accountant

Our client is committed to building enduring relationships with our clients and providing expertise and solutions to meet their evolving needs. We work closely with private and public pension funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, sovereign wealth funds, high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as financial advisors. We are 100% active-employee-owned with broad-based ownership. The investment teams are solely focused on active management and employ disciplined, analytical research processes across a wide range of strategies, including U.S. equity, non-U.S. equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternatives.

The client is based in Chicago with an investment management office in London and service offices in Zurich and Sydney.

ABOUT THE TEAM:

The mutual funds administration team is responsible for the oversight and administration of the client’s pooled products, including several Canadian and Australian trusts and funds formed as limited liability companies. The team oversees daily valuation of securities, calculation of NAV, processing fund expenses, maintaining budgets, validating performance calculations, consolidating data, preparing reports, reviewing marketing materials, updating websites, and preparing board materials.

LOCATION: Chicago

JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• At least 1 year of accounting experience in mutual funds or financial services preferred; recent graduates considered.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented mindset.