Financial Consulting Senior Associate - Fund… at RSM · Chicago

Financial Consulting Senior Associate - Fund Services Plus Location: Chicago We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM. Are you interested in joining an in-demand rapidly growing practice with experienced professionals of diverse backgrounds? Do you enjoy serving and working collaboratively with your clients, and would you look forward to playing a vital role in supporting their businesses from an operational and financial reporting perspective? Are you looking to enhance your technical knowledge of complex fund terms, technical accounting issues and fund structures in the private equity industry? Are you looking for a career that will provide you with interesting and varied professional growth opportunities? ​ If so, RSM's Fund Services + is the right fit for you! RSM is looking for a Senior to join our RSM Fund Services + practice. Changing economies, new accounting policies and evolving tax regulations mean that business and professional services firms face an ever-changing business landscape. With more than 80 years of industry expertise, RSM has helped thousands of firms to achieve their business objectives. At RSM, our deep industry experience and focus, as well as our competitive advantage through our cutting edge technology and innovation, defines our commitment to quality, making RSM a First Choice Advisor to our clients serving the financial services, technology, life sciences, and manufacturing industries. Specific Responsibilities: Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements, financial statement footnotes, quarterly accounting workpaper packages and investor reporting packages Prepare/facilitate the day-to-day operating activities for private equity and real estate fund administration clients, including cash management, wire setup, management fees, carried interest/waterfall calculations, subsequent closes, credit facility maintenance, deal funding, and expense payments Become an expert user in the firm’s fund administration technology platform Assist with onboarding new clients, setting up the firm’s investors, investments, new reports, LP reporting portal, etc. Prepare / facilitate capital calls and distribution calculations and execute these processes in the technology platform Maintain and update investor data as needed Respond to adhoc inquiries from clients and limited partners Coordinate with the clients’ external auditors and tax providers to assist with the year end audits and tax return information that is needed Once established help to train other new/junior level staff members Qualifications: RSM seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. 2+ years of Big 4 or national accounting firms fund accounting experience in the private equity industry Ability to interpret/applying the financial and operational terms of Limited Partnership Agreements for private equity funds Undergraduate degree in Accounting CPA and/or CA preferred Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Allvue knowledge a large PLUS! Proficient knowledge of fund accounting software (Investran, E-Front, etc.) Strong analytical skills, detail oriented and highly organized Possesses a strong work ethic, personal and professional integrity, and a positive attitude Strong oral and written communication and influencing skills Ability to work in a dynamic, fast‐paced environment and handle multiple projects At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits. All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com. RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate. RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. For those living in California or applying to a position in California, please click here for additional information. At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Compensation Range: $69,800 - $132,000 Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.