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Fund Accounting Engagement Manager (SBIC)

Chicago, ILOnsiteFull TimeManager / HeadPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting
  • partnership accounting
  • capital activity
  • waterfalls
  • allocations
  • carried interest calculations
  • fund financial statements
  • US GAAP
  • Microsoft Excel
  • complex formulas

Nice to have

  • CPA
  • SBIC accounting
  • SBA regulatory reporting
  • Investran
  • Allvue
  • Geneva

Role summary

The Fund Accounting Engagement Manager (SBIC) will manage client relationships and oversee the SBA compliance reporting process. This role involves reviewing financial calculations, coordinating with internal teams, and coaching junior staff. The manager will also lead client discussions, provide technical guidance, and identify service delivery improvements. A key aspect is acting as a trusted advisor for complex fund accounting and operational matters. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, 5+ years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills, and leadership experience in fund administration or related fields.

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 within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications.

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