Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsIndependent, employee-owned firm!Management over a team, with opportunity to grow and expand the teamAbout Our ClientOur client is a rapidly growing, boutique investment management firm based in downtown Chicago. The firm values a dynamic and collaborative team environment, with the goal of providing clients with strategies and solutions to achieve their financial goals. With a global presence, employees have exposure to strategic partners and external stakeholders.Job DescriptionSupervise 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 ApplicantBachelor's degree in Accounting, MBA or CPA preferred5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in the financial services or public accounting industryStrong understanding of fund administration, ideally outside of real estateAbility to manage and develop a teamStrong interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to collaborate with cross-functional teamsWhat's on Offer10-15% bonus potentialupwards of 4 weeks PTOIndustry leading benefitsContactMolly MurphyQuote job refJN-012025-6636863Job summarySectorAccountingSub SectorAccountant/BookkeeperIndustryFinancial ServicesLocationChicagoContract TypePermanentConsultant nameMolly MurphyJob ReferenceJN-012025-6636863Job NatureHybrid working