Finance Associate

2 days ago

Evanston, Illinois, United States Magnetar Full time
About Magnetar

Magnetar is a leading global alternative asset manager with a strong presence in the financial industry. With over $17.5B AUM as of June 30, 2024, we offer a unique opportunity for experienced accountants to join our team.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled accountant to join our Alternative Credit and Fixed Income (ACFI) Finance team at Magnetar. This position will report to the Controller of ACFI and will interact with various teams, including Operations, Portfolio Finance, Investor Relations, and Front Office personnel.

Responsibilities
  • Manage day-to-day fund accounting responsibilities, including preparing daily analysis of fund product/desk trading position/profit and loss and firm management reports.
  • Assist in managing the monthly NAV process with the administrator to ensure timely completion of NAV closes within SLA.
  • Contribute to the monthly investment valuation process for consistency with GAAP and the private placement memorandum, and prepare reporting for the quarterly Valuation Committee.
  • Assist in the preparation and review of regular reporting requirements, including regulatory reporting, investor snapshots and ad hoc requests from the front office and investor relations.
  • Manage the year-end audit and tax-related requests and queries at interim and year-end as well as review of the financial statements prepared by our fund administrators.
  • Provide transaction support to the trading desk as it relates to private negotiated transactions.
  • Assist in portfolio monitoring during various life cycles of an investment and participate in the asset diligence function.
  • Recommend, develop and implement new practices, procedures and systems to improve operating efficiency, reporting capabilities and internal control.
Qualifications
  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in Finance or Accounting with strong academic performance record.
  • 4-5 years' experience in public accounting with relevant client experience and qualified CPA or experience in a similar accounting or finance function in asset management.
  • Proficient with Microsoft office applications with emphasis on MS Excel.
  • High level of intelligence, internal drive, intellectual inquisitiveness and analytical ability.
  • Optimistic attitude with willingness to contribute however and wherever possible or required.
  • Energetic, flexible, attention to detail and demonstrated capability to be proactive.
  • Proven ability to work both independently and in multi-disciplinary teams toward specific objectives.
  • Proven ability to work with focus and effect under time or other constraints.

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