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Fund Accountant - Chicago, United States - Juniper Square
Description
About Juniper SquareOur mission is to unlock the full potential of private markets.Privately owned assets like commercial real estate, private equity, and venture capital make up half of our financial ecosystem yet remain inaccessible to most people.
We are digitizing these markets, and as a result, bringing efficiency, transparency, and access to one of the most productive corners of our financial ecosystem.
If you care about making the world a better place by making markets work better through technology all while contributing as a member of a values-driven organization we want to hear from you.
Juniper Square offers employees a variety of ways to work, ranging from a fully remote experience to working full-time in one of our physical offices.
We invest heavily in digital-first operations, allowing our teams to collaborate effectively across most US states and 2 Canadian Provinces.
We have a physical office in San Francisco, CA for employees who prefer to work in an office some or all of the time.
About Your RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to join a fast paced start-up environment to help build out Juniper Squares Fund Administration service offering.
Juniper Square is on a mission to transform the Fund Administration offering to Private Markets. We are more than a Fund Administrator, we are a Modern Fund Administrator.As a Fund Accountant you will partner with the customer, other members of the fund accounting team, and Investor Services and Fund Administration Onboarding teams to deliver fund accounting and reporting services to Juniper Squares Private Market customers in the Real Estate, Private Equity, and Venture Capital space.
You will have a significant opportunity to shape the trajectory of our service offering and in so doing help to deliver a best-in-class experience to our customers.
We are a team of values based self-starters with a curious mindset and the motivation to use technology to our advantage so that we are continually iterating and improving on the status quo.
This is an opportunity to couple prior education and experience and to learn from some of the best talent in Private Markets.
What Youll DoContribute to decision making regarding team operational policies and proceduresHelp to define fund administration workflows, applying best practices and process efficienciesAssist in training of team members on processes and monitoring client deliverablesInterface directly with clients to deliver an outstanding client experiencePerform accounting, analytical, & financial reporting duties; ensure client and investor reporting is prepared and completed timely and accuratelyPrepare waterfall calculations, capital calls and distributions in accordance with clients Limited Partnership Agreements as applicablePrepare asset- and fund-level performance metrics (IRRs, TVPI, etc.)Assist in preparing, compiling, and verifying external client and regulatory reportingPrepare financial information for stockholders/investor reportsSupport annual audits, including preparation of the initial draft of the annual audit report and related schedulesQualifications1+ years of fund accounting experience in fund administration and/or in-house with exposure to Private Equity (open-ended and/or close-ended), Private Debt and/or Real Estate fundsBachelors degree in Accounting or related field requiredInvestran experience preferredFundamental knowledge of accounting rules and procedures for private investment funds, including experience with fund-level accounting and reportingExposure to waterfall, performance metrics (IRRs), distributions and capital calls calculationsPassion for technology and a desire to use technology to improve business operationsPossess strong analytical skills required in reviewing, researching and resolving issues surrounding accounting and financial mattersExcellent interpersonal and client service skills, verbal and written communicationCompensationCompensation for this position includes a base salary, equity, and a variety of benefits.
The U.S. base salary range for this role is $80,000-95,000k.Actual base salaries will be based on candidate-specific factors, including experience, skillset, and location, and local minimum pay requirements as applicable.
We are actively hiring for this role in Canada, and offer competitive local pay and benefits. Your recruiter can provide further details.BenefitsHealth, dental and vision covered care for you and dependentsUnlimited vacation and paid holidaysPre