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Corporate Accounting Associate – SEC Reporting
Global Alternative Asset Manager | Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
- Compensation: Base Salary: $100,000–$120,000 bonus
- Location & Work Model: Chicago, IL
- Hybrid schedule (Monday & Friday remote; Tuesday–Thursday in-office)
Company Overview
We are partnering with a global alternative asset manager with tens of billions in assets under management across private equity, infrastructure, real estate, credit, and multi-asset investment strategies. The firm has a long-standing reputation for innovation in alternative investing and serves a diverse institutional and high-net-worth client base across multiple geographies.
The organization is known for its collaborative, high-performance culture, strong investment in employee development, and commitment to diversity, inclusion, and long-term career growth.
Position Overview
The Corporate Accounting Associate will join the firm’s Accounting Policy & SEC Reporting team and play a key role in external financial reporting, statutory reporting, and technical accounting support. This individual will work closely with senior accounting leadership and external auditors to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.
This is an ideal opportunity for a Big 4–trained accountant/auditor looking to transition into a highly visible, technical accounting role within a leading asset management platform.
Key Responsibilities
SEC & External Reporting
- Assist in the preparation of periodic SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and earnings releases
- Gather, analyze, and validate financial data to support disclosures and reporting requirements
- Support the preparation of financial statement footnotes and supporting documentation
Statutory Reporting & Audit
- Prepare annual statutory financial statements and related disclosures
- Coordinate with external auditors and manage audit support requests
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of audit deliverables
Technical Accounting & Policy
- Assist in drafting technical accounting memos and position papers for complex transactions
- Support adoption and implementation of new accounting standards
- Research and analyze accounting issues under U.S. GAAP
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Support SOX 404 compliance efforts related to financial reporting
- Assist in maintaining and enhancing internal controls and reporting processes
- Partner with internal teams to ensure accurate and consistent application of accounting policies
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with finance, legal, and operations teams on reporting and accounting matters
- Assist with ad hoc reporting, analysis, and special projects as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
- CPA strongly preferred
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in public accounting (Big 4 strongly preferred)
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience with SEC reporting and financial statement preparation preferred
- Exposure to SOX compliance and internal controls is a plus
- Strong analytical and technical accounting skills
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Background
- Public accounting experience with financial services or asset management clients
- Exposure to alternative investments (private equity, credit, hedge funds) is a plus
- Experience preparing disclosures, footnotes, and technical documentation
Why This Opportunity
- Highly visible role within a technical accounting and SEC reporting function
- Direct exposure to senior leadership and external auditors
- Opportunity to work in a complex, multi-asset investment environment
- Strong culture focused on development, collaboration, and internal mobility
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including fully covered healthcare and wellness programs
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000