{"id":986471,"url":"https://alion.io/job/antares-capital-assistant-vice-president-fund-accounting","title":"Assistant Vice President, Fund Accounting","company":{"id":704916,"name":"Antares Capital","domain":"antares.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/antares-capital","size_band":"201-500","is_staffing_agency":true,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":5,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Finance","role_family":"Finance","seniority":"head","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Chicago, United States","New York, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":130000,"max":160000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":160000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":6,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Excel","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-08-24T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-08-24","last_verified_at":"2026-09-21T03:08:38Z","board_verified":false,"closed_at":null,"days_open":30,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":30},"description":"Job Description\nThe Finance group is looking for an Assistant Vice President of Fund Accounting to join the team. This individual will provide support for new and existing vehicles and fund initiatives including financial reporting, managing and tracking daily cash and investment activity, subledger and portfolio reconciliations, working with third party administrators, responding to investor inquiries, etc. An ability to manage multiple tasks while working under strict time deadlines is essential. Our ideal candidate is independent, motivated, detail-orientated and able to analyze data and convey conclusions effectively.\nResponsibilities\nReview books and records, financial statements, capital account balances, capital call and distribution notices, and other venture or fund accounting output delivered from fund administrators and prepare shadow books and records for subsequent review.\nEnsure that books and records maintained by fund administrators are in accordance with the department policies and procedures.\nReconcile various accounts and promptly research and correct any variances, including the reconciliation of accounts with third party administrators.\nManage personal workflows while overseeing fund administrators to ensure timely and accurate NAV production.\nAssist in the opening and structuring of new ventures and funds, working with Tax, Asset Management, Investor Relations and Legal (internal and external).\nIdentify exceptions and problems affecting accounting records and prices, communicating same to management, and assisting in their resolution.\nAssist, as assigned, in preparing audit schedules, compliance reports, financial statements, or other reports.\nWrite reports periodically to management on fund activities and other related issues.\nResearch, as assigned, certain investments for the purpose of ensuring proper accounting treatment (such as the nature of distributions, original issue discounts, and valuations) and compliance with SEC, tax, and prospectus restrictions and limitations.\nInstitutional fund accounting processes also include preparing, reconciling and distributing reports to/from marketing, separate custodians and investment management.\nDevelop and maintain strong working relationships with key business decision makers throughout the company.\nCoordinate and liaison between fund administrators and external auditors throughout annual audit procedures\nAssists with firm initiatives and firm mandated projects and/or leads smaller projects\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in finance or accounting with 6-8 years of experience in accounting function in fund accounting and/or auditor roles. CPA preferred.\nExperience with fund accounting/financial reporting for private funds, and/or BDCs preferred.\nStrong U.S. GAAP technical accounting experience.\nHighly proficient in Excel.\nWorking knowledge of Wall Street Office (“WSO”), LoanIQ, or Advent Geneva preferred\nSkills\nStrong ability to analyze and evaluate data, formulate accurate conclusions and clearly recommend creative solutions.\nDemonstrating reliability, accountability, and commitment to tasks\nProven critical thinking and problem-solving skills with a focus on automation and scalability.\nWorks effectively in a cross functional team environment.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nStrong work ethic; comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.\nCompetencies\nStrategic thinking and decision making: Uses solid business knowledge and data to make logical decisions about complex day-to-day technical and operational problems, improves existing solutions, plans ahead, and ensures work reflects stakeholder needs and broader organizational impacts.\nDrives execution and results: Creates plans within their area of responsibility and, in collaboration with others, executes and delivers on those plans in a timely manner.\nCultivates strategic relationships and influence: Develops trust-based relationships, uses situational awareness to align interests and communicates clearly.\nFosters an inclusive culture and leads teams to achieve excellence: Role models and contributes to an inclusive team culture, collaborates effectively with peers and across teams/functions, and drives strong performance through consensus building.\nMasters oneself and demonstrates a growth mindset: Seeks feedback, adapts communication to build strong relationships, demonstrates credibility and courage, acts ethically and remains focused and resilient through shifting priorities.\nInnovation: Raises new ideas, uses data to inform decisions and uses technological tools to improve workflows and efficiency.\nThe Fine Print\nMust have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.\nMust be willing to comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug testing, reference verification, and background check.\nMust be willing to work from the Chicago or New York office.\nAntares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.\nA reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at the time of posting is below. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Actual base salary within the specified range is comprised of several components, including but not limited to applicant's skill, prior relevant experience, specific degrees and certifications, job responsibilities, market considerations and the location of the position.\nThis role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance).\nOur benefit offerings include medical, dental and vision coverage, employer paid short & long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, Maven family & fertility benefit, parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement), as well as other voluntary benefits.\nBase Salary Range\n$130,000 - $160,000\nTo learn more, visit www.antares.com. Antares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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