Financial Analyst
Company | Baird |
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Location | Milwaukee, WI, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Bachelor’s |
Experience Level | Entry 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.