Accounting Director
Job code:     126332
Location:     IL-CHICAGO

Job Description:

COMPANY PROFILE:

Our client manages $125 Billion of assets with the goal to provide sustainable, competitive, risk-adjusted investment returns and investment-related services for the benefit of it’s investors.  Investment performance for our portfolios has consistently provided excess returns for our customers, and we attribute that success in large part to the quality of our people.  The size of the investment group exceeds 300 individuals across a variety of investment disciplines including, fixed income, equities, private securities, commercial mortgages and derivative asset classes, as well as, accounting, finance and technology. We recognize that our employees are our ultimate advantage and we seek to attract and retain highly qualified individuals with strong academic backgrounds, a deep interest in investments and a desire to be challenged.

 

JOB TITLE:  Accounting Director

 

POSITION LOCATION; Chicago, IL

                                              

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Position Responsibilities:

    * Report to the Asst. Vice President of Investment Operations and Finance and will manage the timely and accurate preparation and distribution of financial and management reporting and will have the responsibility to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and guidance. 
    * Monitor and report on the internal control environment.
    * Oversee and manage the preparation and coordination of the investment related portions of the SEC and Statutory quarterly and annual reports, including financial statements, footnotes, Management’s Discussions and Analysis and earnings releases.

 

Skill Required:

 

    * The position requires strong leadership, analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, and technical skills.
    * This individual must possess the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and prioritize and deliver a high degree of accuracy under tight deadlines.
    * Individual must possess outstanding written/verbal communication skills and the ability to work with others at various levels throughout the organization.
    * The position will interact significantly with other departments, including Investment Portfolio Management, Corporate Accounting and Research, Corporate Tax, and Investment Law.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Minimum of 10+ years of experience, including 5+ years of financial reporting (SEC) experience, preferably concentrated in the financial services or investment industry.  Insurance background a plus. Knowledge of the external marketplace, understanding of financial instruments and key terminology is essential.

 

Computer Proficiency: (computer skills needed to do the job)

Strong appreciation and in-depth knowledge of technology as it relates to process and reporting solutions is a plus.  Expert level knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.

 

Education:

Accounting Degree required. CPA required. CFA/MBA preferred.

 

COMPENSATION: $140,000.00 to $160,000.00 plus bonus