About this opportunity
Cresset Capital lists this ASSOCIATE, FINANCIAL REPORTING opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Associate, Financial Reporting
Salary Range $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 Salary/year Level Experienced
About Cresset
Cresset is a firm built by clients, for clients. As an independent, award-winning multi-family office and private investment firm, we are reimagining the way wealth is experienced. Our purpose is to help ensure that both wealth and life are fully optimized—integrated, intentional, and aligned with each client's vision of success. We provide access to the caliber of talent, ideas, and investment opportunities typically available to the largest single-family offices and institutions. Our approach is personalized, entrepreneurial, and client-first. Proudly owned by our clients and employees, Cresset was built to endure. We are creating a 100+ year firm—one focused on delivering an exceptional experience, not only for the families we serve but for the team that serves them. Recognized by Barron's and Forbes among the nation's top RIA firms, and as one of the industry's best places to work, Cresset is guided by long-term relationships, shared success, and a belief that wealth should serve a life well lived.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate, Financial Reporting is responsible for bookkeeping, general ledger accounting, and producing financial reports for ultra-high net worth individuals. This role requires a strong command of accounting principles, attention to detail, and the ability to translate financial data into clear, client-ready deliverables. This position will report directly to the Managing Director, Head of Financial Reporting.
Bookkeeping & General Ledger Accounting
Perform bookkeeping for family entities, which may include individuals or other related entities within QuickBooks
Maintain client general ledgers, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and cost allocations across multiple entities
Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and recommend corrective entries
Financial Reporting
Generate client reports using QuickBooks for monthly, quarterly, and annual client deliverables
Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and supporting schedules
Reconciliations & Cash Reporting
Perform bank and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of the financial records
Support cash management reporting, including sources and uses of cash for family members and related entities
Support financial operations related to residential holdings and acquisitions, including recording of related transactions
Qualifications
At Cresset, we focus on people first. As a service business, our people are our assets. Engaging our clients and employees is our highest priority. Salary will be based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, licenses/certifications, industry knowledge, and geographic location. Cresset offers a competitive compensation package including an annual incentive and a benefits package to all full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, health savings accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, voluntary critical and accident insurance, and pre-tax parking and transportation programs. Aligning employee and organizational interests, all employees receive equity in Cresset.
It is the policy of Cresset to ensure equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related conditions), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a parent, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. It is Cresset's policy to comply with applicable laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities, including reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities.
Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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