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Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

CompanyBaird
LocationMilwaukee, WI, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelEntry Level/New Grad, Junior, Mid Level

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
  • 0–3 years of experience in accounting, finance, or audit; exposure to private equity or investment funds a plus.
  • High attention to detail, accuracy and reliability with a commitment to producing quality work.
  • Organized and accountable; able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; works effectively within cross-functional teams.
  • Interest in process improvement and a proactive mindset toward learning.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products with an emphasis on Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Communicating clearly and concisely with managers, peers, and clients; being receptive to feedback and collaboration.
  • Anticipating stakeholder needs and delivering high-quality service.
  • Maintaining accurate data in private equity accounting systems to support timely and reliable reporting to investors and internal teams.
  • Maintain general ledger and accounting records for private equity funds, management companies, and investment vehicles.
  • Prepare journal entries, quarterly financial statements, capital account reports, and investor performance metrics (e.g., IRR).
  • Update investor records and respond to investor inquiries as needed.
  • Assist in annual financial statement audits, including data collection and documentation support.
  • Assist with preparation of partnership tax returns and investor Schedule K-1/K-3 packages in coordination with external tax preparers.
  • Supports delivery of estimated tax information to investors.
  • Coordinate tax withholding and reporting for non-U.S. investors.
  • Manage capital call and distribution processes.
  • Coordinate funding of portfolio company investments.
  • Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting to the investment team.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Exposure to private equity or investment funds a plus.