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Senior Fund Accountant

Ocorian · Chicago, IL

📍 Chicago, IL, us💰 $ 92,000 - 115,000via smartrecruitersPosted 2026-06-18
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Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices. With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian. Expertise: We deliver specialist, tech-enabled solutions for our clients grounded on deep industry expertise. Trust : We’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients. Scale : With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines. Salary Range US$ 92,000 - 115,000 p.a. Purpose of the Job    We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing Fund Accounting team at Ocorian. This role is ideal for a professional with strong technical accounting skills and hands-on experience supporting private investment funds in a fast-paced, client-facing environment. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in delivering high-quality fund accounting services and partnering closely with internal teams and external stakeholders.  This position offers meaningful exposure to a variety of alternative investment structures, including private equity, venture capital funds, and provides an opportunity to grow within a collaborative and performance-driven team at Ocorian.  Main Responsibilities  Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual fund financial statements in accordance with GAAP  Maintain general ledgers, record journal entries, and perform account reconciliations  Calculate and review management fees, carried interest, capital allocations, and waterfalls  Support capital calls, distributions, and investor allocations  Assist with NAV calculations and financial reporting packages  Interpret and apply fund governing documents (LPAs, PPMs, subscription agreements)  Serve as a primary point of contact for auditors and tax service providers  Support audit and tax deliverables by preparing schedules and responding to inquiries  Identify process improvements and support operational efficiencies within fund accounting  Collaborate effectively with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate deliverables  #LI-JM1 #LI-Hybrid Knowledge, skills and experience  Required Qualifications   Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field  Minimum of 3+ years of fund accounting experience, preferably within private equity or alternative investments  Strong understanding of fund accounting concepts, including allocations, management fees, and waterfalls  Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP; macros a plus)  High level of accuracy and attention to detail  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills  Excellent written and verbal communication skills  Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment  Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team  Preferred Qualifications  CPA or progress toward CPA certification  Experience working in a fund administrator, advisory, or financial services environment  Familiarity with financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., Dynamo and QuickBooks Online)  Experience supporting multiple fund structures and strategies simultaneously  Core Competencies  Technical and functional accounting expertise  Results orientation and accountability  Strong written and verbal communication  Learning agility and continuous improvement mindset  Collaborative and team-oriented approach  Entrepreneurial and proactive problem-solving skills  All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful.  These are: We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges. We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be. We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective. We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes. We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships. Equal Opportunities for Everyone Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at [email protected] . We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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