Sr Accountant, Private Equity Accounting (Private Equity)

Location: Chicago, IL; hybrid work model with time split between the office and home

Salary: $74,700–$126,900 USD per year

Company

hirify.global provides wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, banking, and private capital administration services to institutional and private clients.

What you will do

• Prepare accounting, analytical, financial, client, investor, and regulatory reports for private equity funds.
• Act as a technical accounting subject matter expert and advisor on significant accounting and business decisions.
• Prepare, compile, and verify external client, investor, stockholder, and regulatory reporting.
• Research accounting developments, interpret their impact, and share findings with relevant stakeholders.
• Resolve accounting and disclosure discrepancies and provide support to internal partners and clients.
• Conduct special analyses, support complex projects, and help train and monitor team members and client deliverables.

Requirements

• 3–4 years of private equity accounting experience and at least 3 years of client servicing or related experience.
• Related business or accounting degree; CPA accreditation is an advantage.
• Knowledge of private equity administration, financial accounting, investor reporting, and federal, state, and local regulatory reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, judgment, initiative, leadership, and teamwork skills.
• Intermediate or advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and related systems; Investran experience is preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with flexibility between office and home.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) and pension.
• Medical, dental, vision, spending account, disability, life, and accident insurance benefits.
• Paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, and well-being benefits.
• Discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.
• Collaborative and inclusive workplace with internal mobility and accessible senior leadership.