FUND ACCOUNTING • PRIVATE EQUITY & CREDIT FUNDS • MBA CANDIDATE
Julian Nieto
Senior Fund Accountant specializing in private equity and credit fund reporting — currently pursuing an MBA at Loyola University Chicago's Quinlan School of Business.
FUND ACCOUNTING • PRIVATE EQUITY & CREDIT FUNDS • MBA CANDIDATE
Senior Fund Accountant specializing in private equity and credit fund reporting — currently pursuing an MBA at Loyola University Chicago's Quinlan School of Business.
01 — About
Senior Fund Accountant specializing in private equity and credit fund reporting, with a focus on investor reporting, reconciliations, and audit preparation for GP funds holding investments across multiple underlying funds.
My path here wasn't traditional. I served four years as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, where I led and mentored teams of 5 to 13 Marines, maintained full accountability for personnel and equipment across 50+ cross-functional operations, and operated under strict deadlines in high-stakes environments — including two overseas deployments totaling more than 12 months. That experience shaped how I work today: disciplined, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure.
After transitioning out of the military, I earned my degree in Accounting from the University of Illinois Chicago and moved into fund accounting, first at Alter Domus and now as a Senior Fund Accountant at Mesirow. I'm currently pursuing my MBA at Loyola University Chicago's Quinlan School of Business, sharpening my skills in strategy, marketing, and entrepreneurship — with the goal of growing into broader leadership and client-facing responsibilities within private equity fund accounting.
02 — Experience
Mesirow — Chicago, IL
Alter Domus — Chicago, IL
United States Marine Corps
Master of Business Administration
Loyola University Chicago — Quinlan School of Business
2026 – 2027
B.S., Accounting
University of Illinois Chicago
2017 – 2021
03 — Areas of Expertise
Six-plus years supporting private equity and credit fund vehicles — from capital activity through investor reporting, reconciliation, and audit readiness — grounded in a leadership foundation built in the Marine Corps.
Calculate and process capital calls and distributions for GP fund vehicles holding positions across multiple underlying private equity and credit funds, ensuring accurate, timely execution for every investor.
Translate complex fund activity into clear, accurate reporting packages for institutional investors, covering capital activity, performance, and fund-level positions.
Reconcile fund-level records against underlying fund and administrator reporting to catch discrepancies early and keep investor statements accurate.
Compile and validate supporting financial data for external auditors, helping funds move through year-end and interim audits efficiently.
Work across private equity and credit fund structures, building a working knowledge of capital stacks, waterfalls, and multi-fund GP arrangements.
Four years leading Marines through high-stakes, deadline-driven operations — including two overseas deployments — built the discipline and composure I bring to close-of-books and audit crunch periods today.
04 — Core Skills
“Consistently accurate under tight reporting deadlines — the person you want reconciling the numbers before they go to investors.”
— Colleague endorsement, Account Reconciliation
“Sharp technical grasp of fund structures and capital activity — reliable across both private equity and credit vehicles.”
— Colleague endorsement, Finance
05 — Get in Touch
Open to conversations about fund accounting, private equity operations, and MBA opportunities.
Chicago, Illinois