Curi RMB Capital LLC is hiring: Accounting Associate in Chicago

Curi RMB Capital LLC is a rapidly growing Chicago-based investment advisory firm with more than $14 billion in assets under management. We are seeking an Accounting Associate to join the team in our Chicago, IL office.

At Curi RMB Capital, we are committed to building relationships and making a difference. We regularly appreciate our employees who demonstrate our values. We host monthly events including themed happy hours to give our employees the opportunity to build relationships by getting to know each other.

We are passionate about enriching the lives of our teammates, our clients, our partners, and the communities in which we live and work. Our values are:

• Accountability
• Curiosity
• Teamwork
• Inclusion
• Service Commitment

We are actively committed to the personal, professional, and financial growth of each other. We believe there is no greater accomplishment than knowing that at the end of the day, we are making a difference.

Curi RMB has grown dramatically since its founding in 2005 to be counted among Barron's Top 50 Independent Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) globally. Our businesses include wealth management, family office services, asset management, and retirement plan consulting. Our headquarters are in Chicago, Illinois. We have offices in Chicago, Illinois, Denver, Colorado, Lake Forest, Illinois, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, Raleigh, North Carolina, St. Joseph, Michigan, and Washington D.C.

About The Role

This position is responsible for assisting the Finance team in the portfolio accounting process for more than a dozen private investment partnerships, the payment controls related to these private investments and general administrative/accounting tasks of the team as a whole.

Duties and Responsibilities

Portfolio Accounting

• Assist in the review of quarterly/monthly net asset values and investor statements for the private investment funds
• Collaborate with the private investment team to determine internal capital calls and distributions for the private investment funds
• Initiate capital calls and distributions with our fund administrator; perform the first review of accounting calculations received from the administrator; perform review of investor notices for accuracy
• Compile all information and notices received from underlying managers; communicate the details via emails to internal and external teams, such as private investment, finance, operations, and fund administration
• Review management fees and performance measurement

Payment Controls

• Assist in coordinating cash movement authorizations with the operations team, including payables, management fees, subscriptions, redemptions and distributions
• Assist in the administration of the private fund credit facilities with lender for the various private funds, including the compilation of supporting calculations for amounts to be drawn, initiate payoffs and ensuring interest is accurately deducted on a monthly basis
• Monitor capital calls, distributions and investments related to underlying managers and help coordinate cash flows for such
• Work with the Finance team and 3rd party tax providers in completing estimated and annual state tax payments for the private funds

Experience, Education and Skills

• Zero to three years of relevant experience
• Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance
• Strong financial acumen
• Business analysis and reporting skills
• Organized and detail oriented while managing and prioritizing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Solid knowledge of MS Office required
• General ledger experience preferred
• Ability to learn specialized systems and software quickly

Perks

Benefits - We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, competitive salaries, profit sharing plans, a wellness program, employee assistance program and pet insurance.

Hybrid Work, Stipend and Dress for Your Day - We have a hybrid work model where employees are encouraged to work at least 3 days in the office. We offer a Home Office Stipend to cover the cost of buying equipment to work from home. Our dress code is dress for your day to allow our employees to dress comfortably and appropriately for their day.

Wellness Program - We are committed to helping our employees live happy and healthy lives. We offer a comprehensive wellness program which focuses on whole body health and wellness. We have companywide wellness challenges where employees can earn gift cards and more by participating.

Appreciation - We recognize and appreciate employees who stay at our firm with anniversary awards including extra time off, cash awards and sabbaticals.

Volunteer Days - We are actively committed to the personal, professional, and financial growth of each other, our firm, our clients, our partners, and our communities. We deeply care about philanthropy which is why we allow our employees to take two additional paid days off from work to volunteer at a non-profit organization.

So—what do you think?

If you have made it this far, we are excited to meet you too. We are hopeful that this role will give you the experience to make a difference in our clients’ lives, passion to serve our communities, and fulfillment to make you never want to leave our team.

Curi RMB Capital is an independent investment advisory firm. To learn more, visit www.rmbcap.com.

Curi RMB Capital LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Curi RMB Capital LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.