Finance Associate

The Equus Group · Chicago, Illinois

FULL TIME

Job Description

Position Overview

A leading private equity firm is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Associate to support the financial management and operations of its investment funds. This role offers exposure to fund-level accounting, financial reporting, transaction activity, and partnership with internal investment and operations teams.

The ideal candidate has 1–5 years of experience in accounting, fund finance, transaction services, or a related financial role, with strong technical accounting skills and an interest in the private equity industry.

Key

Responsibilities

Support fund-level accounting, financial reporting, and financial statement preparation across private equity investment vehicles.

Assist with fund closings, capital calls, distributions, investor allocations, and related fund activity.

Partner with investment, legal, tax, and operations teams to support transaction execution and ongoing fund administration.

Monitor fund cash activity, investment balances, capital commitments, and other key financial metrics.

Assist with the review of investment transactions, including contributions, distributions, acquisitions, and exits.

Coordinate with external fund administrators, auditors, tax advisors, and other service providers.

Support quarterly and annual reporting processes, audits, valuations, and regulatory or investor reporting requirements.

Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, accounting processes, and internal controls.

Qualifications

1–5 years of experience in public accounting, fund accounting, fund finance, transaction advisory, financial reporting, or a related field.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

CPA license or progress toward CPA certification preferred.

Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and reconciliations.

Exposure to private equity, alternative investments, investment funds, or transaction-related accounting is a plus.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across teams.

Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with financial reporting or accounting systems.

Ideal Backgrounds

Candidates with experience in any of the following environments are encouraged to apply

Big Four or national public accounting firms

Fund accounting or fund administration

Private equity, alternative investments, or asset management

Transaction advisory services, financial due diligence, or deal accounting

Corporate accounting or financial reporting with relevant transaction exposure

The Equus Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Company	The Equus Group
Location	Chicago, Illinois
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Full-time

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Finance Associate

Job Description

Responsibilities

CPA license or progress toward CPA certification preferred.

Candidates with experience in any of the following environments are encouraged to apply