Accounting Supervisor, Fund Administration

Elmhurst, Illinois Permanent USD120,000 - USD145,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
The Fund Accounting Supervisor will lead a team of three and oversee the daily operations of fund administration, including developing processes for monthly and quarterly reporting, as well as preparing financial statements. This role will involve direct interaction with the Board of Trustees, addressing customer inquires, and building relationships with external partners.
  • Newly created role to established procedures and lead a team!
  • Global presence, with the ability to have specialized clients

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly expanding boutique investment management firm situated in Elmhurst. The firm promotes a dynamic, team-oriented culture, committed to providing clients with strategies and solutions to meet their financial goals. With a global footprint, employees have the opportunity to engage with strategic partners and external stakeholders.

Job Description

  • Supervise the mutual funds team, managing daily operations, setting priorities, and guiding transaction processing, fund accounting, and financial statement preparation.
  • Ensure adherence to fund accounting policies and procedures across the team.
  • Review financial statements, Board of Trustee materials, budgets, and marketing materials for accuracy and timeliness, serving as a resource for junior staff.
  • Oversee the preparation of annual reports, prospectus documents, and regulatory filings.
  • Build relationships with external fund administration agents and handle customer service inquiries as needed.
  • Stay informed on industry trends and market changes, updating senior staff on relevant impacts



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, MBA or CPA preferred
  • 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in the financial services or public accounting industry
  • Strong understanding of fund administration, ideally outside of real estate
  • Ability to manage and develop a team
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams

What's on Offer

  • 10-15% bonus potential
  • upwards of 4 weeks PTO
  • Industry leading benefits
Contact
Molly Murphy
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6638335

Job summary

Sector
Accounting
Sub Sector
Accountant/Bookkeeper
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Elmhurst
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Molly Murphy
Job Reference
JN-012025-6638335
Job Nature
Hybrid working