Director of Fund Accounting

Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI)

Director of Fund Accounting at JSSI managing financial operations and compliance for asset management. Overseeing relationships with administrators and ensuring accurate reporting and controls.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the relationship with our third-party administrator, Carta
Prepare internal books and records in accordance with GAAP for monthly internal reporting and reconciliation with third-party administrator
Oversee the monthly invoicing process to lessees
Track monthly lessee / borrower payment activity and manage or escalate collection communication as needed.
Support administration of our external debt warehouse facility and ensure compliance with monthly reporting requirements
Partner with our Compliance team to ensure we are in good standing with Registered Investment Advisor requirements
Oversee monthly internal reconciliation of cash, aligning with third-party administrator for accurate reporting
Manage transactional funding plans, as well as LP capital calls and distributions
Work with the investment team to project transaction timing, funding plans, and associated cash requirements
Manage processes related to investor financial performance metrics, including regular review and update of the IRR calculation, distribution waterfall, and reconciliation to cash on hand
Calculate Net Asset Value (NAV) and ensure timely distribution to stakeholders
Generate financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Monitor fund expenses and accruals, ensuring accuracy and proper allocation between good faith deposits and fund expenses
Ensure adherence to fund documents and regulations
Own the audit process by coordinating with external auditors and providing required documentation
Ensure compliance with internal controls and policies
Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA or progress toward CPA designation preferred
10+ years of accounting and operational experience, ideally in asset management, hedge funds, or private equity
Strong knowledge of GAAP and investment fund structures
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong communication skills for interaction with internal and external stakeholders
High integrity and commitment to accuracy
Adaptability to evolving financial regulations and industry practices.

Benefits

Comp & perks

JSSI is an equal opportunity employer.
Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.

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Hard Skills & Tools

GAAPaccountingfinancial analysisNet Asset Value (NAV)IRR calculationfinancial statementsinvoicingreconciliationcash managementinvestment fund structures

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detaildeadline managementindependenceteamworkcommunication skillsintegrityadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPAprogress toward CPA designation