Staff Accountant

Overview

This position involves preparing accounts, budgeting, cash management, and segment reporting. It also supports accurate and relevant recording, reporting, and analysis of financial information. The right individual is a self-starter and able to multitask in a fast-paced work environment. The candidate should be able to use their accounting background and analytical skillset to support ongoing accounting needs across the investment firm and its associated entities.

Cedar Pine has a hybrid in-office work policy, which requires three days per week on-site in Northbrook.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP, along with internal and ad-hoc financial reports.
• Oversee cash flow, budgeting, asset, income, expense, and liability analysis for controlled entities.
• Ensure controls over wire transfers and other cash movements.
• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, expense reporting, fund bookkeeping, and investor reporting.
• Review and analyze contracts to ensure accurate payout schedules and provide management with regular progress reports.
• Prepare analysis and account reconciliations for financial accounts across multiple entities.
• Prepare and post journal entries as part of the day-to-day accounting operations.
• Maintain accuracy of the general ledger and support monthly and quarterly close processes.
• Assist in the preparation and review of financial statements and prepare supporting documentation for internal management, tax, compliance, and statutory purposes.
• Assist with partnership and trust accounting for family office entities.
• Assist in preparing expense analysis and variance reports.
• Assist with various ad hoc operational and administrative tasks as requested.
• Support an environment of continual process improvement, identifying areas to improve accuracy, enhance reporting, improve processes, and/or gain operational efficiencies.
• Foster a positive, collaborative environment by promoting transparency and clear communication.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; Master’s degree and/or CPA certification preferred.
• 3 years of hands-on accounting experience within a family office, private investment firm, or reputable tax/accounting organization.
• Personal and professional integrity and strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact across the differing departments and entities.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of partnership accounting and associated tax forms.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel required, and knowledge in Addepar and QuickBooks is ideal.

Additional Benefits

Cedar Pine believes in embracing an environment that empowers our employees to amplify their potential and create enduring value for our Firm and its investments. One of the many ways we invest in our culture and people is through a competitive, comprehensive benefits package such as:

• Subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• Ancillary benefits such as Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, FSA plan, and 401(k) program
• Paid time off, sick leave, holidays
• Discretionary bonuses based on employee contributions, time-in-role, and company performance
• Long-term bonus program designed to reward employees for time spent with the Firm
• Daily onsite lunch stipend program
• “Last mile” transportation coverage for those commuting via train
• Gym membership reimbursement program
• Education and Tuition reimbursement program to further our employee’s development in areas related to their role in the company
• Regular onsite and offsite cultural events hosted throughout the year to provide opportunities for employee networking outside of office hours
• A variety of charitable giving programs and opportunities to volunteer and give back on behalf of the firm

Compensation Range:

$72,000 and $89,000 annually. Compensation is dependent on qualifications, experience, and other factors. The salary offered will align with the Company’s budgeted amount for the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Cedar Pine is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.

Cedar Pine is a private investment firm specializing in strategic, long-term assets. Headquartered near Chicago, Cedar Pine’s team strives to create value by applying and building on decades of unique expertise as operators and investors in healthcare, finance, and other industries. Cedar Pine is not an investment adviser and does not accept outside capital.