What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Alter Domus?
ABOUT US:
As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions.
With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different in what we do, how we work, and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.
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Fund Accounting Manager (Real Estate)
Location: Chicago, IL
Alter Domus is currently seeking a new Fund Accounting Manager to join our Fund Administration Real Estate team at our Chicago, IL, office.
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 Analyst/Associate/Senior Associates staff dedicated to your assigned group of funds
- 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
- Coordinate with Client Service team to manage deadlines and client expectations
- Work with members of the Financial Control, Client Service, Implementation, and Technology teams to streamline production and enhance policies and procedures
- Recruit, train, manage and develop a team of accounting and financial-reporting professionals
- Ensure strong internal and external communications on status, issues, and expectations
- Oversee and manage the interactions with the fund-client auditors
- Review all FS tables including CF, FIHI, Fair Value, etc. and limited exposure to footnotes.
YOUR PROFILE:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or other business-related field with substantive and relevant work experience
- 6 years of accounting experience, preferably in the financial services industry, but not required
- 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
- Proactive, client-oriented approach with strong verbal and written
- Communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal and external parties to meet deadlines and resolve issues
- Outstanding organization, prioritization, and attention to detail
- Ability to remain poised in a deadline-driven environment
- Direct fund administration experience, exposure to private equity, credit, and real estate funds and concepts a plus
- CPA or CPA eligibility a plus
Salary range depending on experience: $110,00-$130,000.
WHAT WE OFFER:
We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.
Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.
Our global benefits also include:
- Support for professional accreditations
- Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
- Continuous mentoring along your career progression
- Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
- 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program
- The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan
- Plus additional local benefits depending on your location
Equity in every sense of the word:
We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong.
We celebrate our differences, and recognise that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, as we work towards shared goals and a common purpose. We take pride in creating a workplace where all our people are empowered to be truly invested in the alternative and bring their whole selves to work.
We are committed to ensuring a welcoming recruiting and onboarding process for everyone. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. Alter Domus is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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