6 accounting jobs found in Chicago, IL

Job description The Global Fund Administration Senior Consultant is responsible for the governance framework and oversight of shared services that support fund accounting and proactively working with business management and senior management on proactive activities to assist in maintaining operational processes in accordance with the highest standards.  The senior consultant must consistently identify opportunities to enhance controls, articulate the need for additional controls, and propose solutions to address risk to business unit senior management.  Seeking a candidate who is a self-starter, driven, problem solver, detail-oriented, organized, consultative, and analytical who can effectively use their skills.  Able to quickly dive in and learn a new process, identify the key issues, and develop recommendations for solutions.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.  Technical knowledge of Fund Accounting and additional Fund...

Job Summary Responsible for overseeing and guiding the accounting function for WBA global controller team across the organization. Responsibilities may include closing the books under generally accepted accounting principles, performing accounting research, preparing/reviewing SEC financial reporting, developing audit procedures and controls, and working for special accounting functions such as mergers and acquisitions. Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation and reporting of financial information and ensuring that information adheres to GAAP and internal company policies. Job Responsibilities Responsible for accuracy of the financial statements and management reports for specific business unit or function. Works in partnership with business and accounting stakeholders to meet accounting needs of the business. Guides and controls the teams’ general accounting activities, including recording company transactions, classifications, and reconciliation...

Job description Provides technical and analytical support in a global markets operations team supporting cleared OTC products. Responsible for the analysis and resolution of complex operations problems and initiatives requiring exceptional handling and/or coordination of multiple operational and/or product specialists to resolve. As a technical expert, may also function as an informal team lead, providing work direction and technical guidance to less experienced employees in resolving complex transactions and operational problems. Requires experience in an operations support function with thorough working knowledge of fundamental business structure and operational aspects for specific transactions and products. 

Job description This position is part of the Exchange Traded Derivatives Reconciliation team at this company. On an annual basis the reconciliation team is responsible for reconciling and paying over $600 million (covering several million transactions) of Clearing, Exchange and Regulatory fees per year. This position is primarily responsible for performing transaction level and balance sheet reconciliations of Clearing, Exchange and Regulatory Costs.  This position plays a key role in controlling operational costs and mitigating operational risk. The position is also responsible for preparing monthly ledger account reconciliations for the fee accrual accounts and control accounts in accordance with company policy. The role provides a wide range of exposure to different areas of listed derivatives ranging from client/business queries to IT, Finance, Front Office and Operations. Responsibilities: • Perform Transactional Reconciliations. •...

Job description   Responsible for fund administration activities for Hedge Fund Services clients. The Fund Administration group for HFS is responsible for providing hedge fund clients with monthly NAVs and financials, annual draft financials and annual tax and audit support. Technical expert without management responsibilities, seen as key advisors on significant business decisions.   1. Review of monthly fund and business entity closing summaries. 2. Report and analyze financial data to be disseminated to our clients and their investors. 3. Close monthly books and records of the funds to general final performance figures. 4. Interact with clients and other Hedge Fund Services teams to obtain understanding of funds¿ activities. 5. Prepare financial statements for funds. 6. Work directly with external auditors to ensure accuracy of each fund¿s annual financial statements. 7. Assist in building a high-performance team through learning, development,...

Job description Responsible for fund administration activities for Hedge Fund Services clients. The Fund Administration group for HFS is responsible for providing hedge fund clients with monthly NAVs and financials, annual draft financials and annual tax and audit support. Technical expert without management responsibilities, seen as key advisors on business decisions. Consistently displays a balanced, cross-functional perspective, liaising with the rest of the business to improve efficiency, effectiveness and productivity.   1. Review of monthly fund and business entity closing summaries. 2. Report and analyze financial data to be disseminated to our clients and their investors. 3. Close monthly books and records of the funds to general final performance figures. 4. Interact with clients and other Hedge Fund Services teams to obtain understanding of funds’ activities. 5. Prepare financial statements for funds. 6. Work directly with external auditors to ensure...