Accounting & Finance Manager
About the Company: Single Family, Chartered Trust Company serving as Trustee for several multi-generational family Trusts.
Position Description: The Accounting & Finance Manager is a newly created position tasked with assisting the Trust Company CFO, CIO, and other Trust Company personnel with accounting, financial, investment, and tax services.
Position Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of the Trust Company Structure including the investment and tax considerations of all Trusts under management
• Assist the with the day to day operations of the Trust Company
• Assist the with the preparation of Financial Statements
• Assist with reporting, compliance, and various financial projects including audits
• Assist with tax compliance process including, compiling and generating tax documents, coordination with third party tax preparer, review
• Assist with tax planning, projections, and consulting
• Assist with bookkeeping, record keeping, and file maintenance
• Manage performance and other reporting through the Addepar software system
• Assist in investment due diligence and recommendation reports
Formal Education & Certification:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited institution
• CPA or similar designation strongly preferred
• Graduate Degree a plus but not required
Knowledge & Experience:
• The successful candidate will have at least 4 years of work experience, including time spent in the tax practice of a Public Accounting Firm
• Significant experience in individual, trust, and partnership taxation (both compliance and planning) including an understanding of estate and gift taxation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel in particular
• While specific work experience in investments is not a requirement, a solid understanding of capital markets and a strong desire to add to that experience is essential
• This position requires attention to detail, accuracy and problem solving skills
Personal Attributes:
• Exceptionally high degree of honesty and integrity
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work with discretion and confidential information
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Exceptionally self-motivated
• Keen attention to detail
• Superior problem-solving abilities
• Hands-on attitude
• Flexible, can make course corrections when necessary
Chicago, IL