Senior Fund Accountant (Credit Funds)

About the position Alter Domus is currently seeking a new ​Senior Fund Accountant​ to join our ​Credit Fund Administration​ team at our ​Chicago, IL or Carmel IN​ office. JOB DESCRIPTION: Leverage prior job experience (preferably Big 4 and/or relevant industry experience); Broaden accounting, finance and analytical skills; Supervise and mentor a team of Associate Fund Accountants and Fund Accountants, as well as train new employees; Administer, report, review, and understand industry standards; Respond to auditor queries; Increase communication/interaction with clients and their investors. Prepare/review monthly, quarterly and annual reports for investors, consultants and other stakeholders including financial information, performance returns, operations and variance analysis; Calculate and review various performance returns; Support and coordinate cash distributions on behalf of clients; Prepare, review, analyze and interpret accounting records, financial statements, footnotes or other financial report to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards for audit reports; Develop leadership skills by demonstrating a willingness to lead projects and offer input; and Review documents to ensure compliance with client agreement(s). Responsibilities • Leverage prior job experience (preferably Big 4 and/or relevant industry experience) • Broaden accounting, finance and analytical skills • Supervise and mentor a team of Associate Fund Accountants and Fund Accountants, as well as train new employees • Administer, report, review, and understand industry standards • Respond to auditor queries • Increase communication/interaction with clients and their investors. Prepare/review monthly, quarterly and annual reports for investors, consultants and other stakeholders including financial information, performance returns, operations and variance analysis • Calculate and review various performance returns • Support and coordinate cash distributions on behalf of clients • Prepare, review, analyze and interpret accounting records, financial statements, footnotes or other financial report to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards for audit reports • Develop leadership skills by demonstrating a willingness to lead projects and offer input • Review documents to ensure compliance with client agreement(s) Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or related field) • 3+ years of finance or accounting experience • In-depth understanding of investments within assigned fund(s) • Broad market knowledge • Strong communication and analytical skills Nice-to-haves • Experience working with Close End Funds, Private Equity, PERE, CMBS preferred • CPA or CPA eligibility a plus Benefits • 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 Apply tot his job