Oliver James Associates

Compensation

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My client, a top Hedge Fund is looking for an Accounting Associate to join and lead their expanding team. Our client works on a hybrid basis in the North Chicago Suburbs , offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health, PTO and retirement benefit Responsibilities • Review and report daily trading activity, profit and loss, and fund performance. • Work with our fund administrator to make sure monthly NAVs (Net Asset Values) are accurate and on time. • Help prepare valuations of investments in line with accounting rules and internal policies. • Assist in producing regular reports for investors, regulators, and internal teams. • Coordinate with auditors and tax advisors during year-end and review financial statements. • Support the trading team on special private deals and investment tracking. • Suggest and implement ways to improve processes and internal controls What We're Looking For • A degree in Finance or Accounting with strong grades. • 2-5 years of experience in accounting for private equity, private credit, hedge fund, or public accounting firm. • CPA qualification or relevant finance/accounting experience in asset management. • Strong Excel skills; experience with other financial systems is a plus. • Detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive. For more information, please apply or reach out to emma.bradley@oliverjames.com directly.