Fund Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Fund Accountant to support all aspects of financial reporting, accounting, and operations for our global impact investment funds in private equity and private credit. You will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of our financial data—enabling our team to deliver both strong investor returns and measurable social impact.

Reporting to the CFO, this role offers the opportunity to work across multiple investment vehicles, asset classes, and geographies in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

This role can be remote for qualified candidates, but there is great value to being in person with the team in our Chicago headquarters.

Key Responsibilities:

·Fund Reporting & Accounting

• Maintain accurate financial records for funds, co-investments, and management entities in accordance with GAAP and industry performance standards
• Reconcile all transactions, cash positions, and securities holdings across U.S. and international bank and custodian accounts
• Prepare and update the general ledger, accounting software, and reporting systems on a regular basis
• Generate reports including Net Asset Value (NAVs), financial statements (for the Funds, Co-investments, and General Partner/Management Company), fund performance, drawdowns and distributions, and hedging/foreign exchange

·Operational Execution

• Initiate and process wire and ACH payments in compliance with internal controls and best practices
• Assist with maintaining the investor portal, including uploading statements, capital notices, and annual reports
• Calculate carried interest waterfalls and distribute proceeds in accordance with fund governing documents
• Support portfolio and investor statement preparation

·Stakeholder Support

• Liaise with external auditors and authorized third parties to respond to information requests
• Coordinate and provide timely, accurate responses to partner and investor inquiries
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate, transparent, and high-quality reporting
• Assist other finance team members as needed in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance demonstrating strong academic performance.
• 2–5 years of professional experience in accounting, preferably in fund accounting, private equity, or alternative investments
• Solid analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office 365; experience with accounting and reporting systems required
• Ability to prioritize and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter with a collaborative spirit and a service-oriented mindset
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
• Flexible and willing to roll up sleeves to contribute wherever needed
• Enthusiasm for impact investing and working in an entrepreneurial setting

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Competitive market-based salary and annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package includes 401k matching, medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Charitable giving match and other wellness benefits
• Opportunity to make a measurable difference through impact investing