Analyst, Accounting Systems & Processes

Golub Capital•Chicago, IL

1d•$65,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Analyst, Accounting Systems & Processes role aims to enhance the efficiency, scalability and standardization of processes within the Private Fund Accounting (“FA”) and Business Development Company Fund Accounting (“BDC”) Departments, develop a customer-focused finance team and promote operational excellence. This role will join the Project and Process (P&P) Team, a high-performing and innovative sub-team within the FA Department responsible for the management of key process improvements and systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (accounting / finance with systems proficiency preferred)
Deep understanding of software testing methodologies, tools and best practices
Prior experience in testing proprietary or custom-developed software, preferably Azure DevOps
Ability to manage testing projects, including planning, execution and reporting
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated proficiency in using low-code platforms, including Power Automate (for workflow automation) and Power Query (for data transformation). Familiarity with creating efficient, automated processes using these tools is highly desirable
Proficiency in Python, VBA and Power BI is strongly preferred
High skill level in Excel required
Maintain a high degree of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
Passion for being part of a fast-growing, dynamic environment
Enthusiastic about working in office and creating a Gold Standard hybrid work culture
GAAP and Internal Policy: Ensures deliverables and processes are executed in accordance with internal procedures, policy and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”).
Financial Analysis: Leverages financial policies, accounting principles, technology, financial analytics and metrics to produce accurate work products and generate insights.
Firm / Product Knowledge: Demonstrates an understanding of the Firm's position in the industry, including its products, complex structure and competitive advantage in the marketplace. Monitors industry trends and changes and recognizes their relevancy and implications.
Client and Investor Focus: Demonstrates an understanding of investor interests and deliverables and frames decisions with the investor’s view in mind.
Innovative Mindset: Leverages a detailed, agile and creative mindset to master processes and responsibilities, as well as drive value-added enhancements, continuous process improvement and proactive learning through new technology, processes and people.
Communication and Documentation: Documents processes and procedures and communicates to relevant stakeholders. Adapts the level of detail and specificity based on the needs of the intended audience.

Responsibilities

Software Testing: Assisting with testing in-house developed software to ensure quality and performance, including creating over 100 test cases per release
Developing and implementing testing plans and procedures
Coordinating with Business Analyst to identify and resolve software issues
Ensuring thorough documentation of test results and processes
Collaboration and Communication: Working closely with Managers and the P&P Team to maintain and enhance systems and applications
Serving as a liaison between Fund Accounting and Technology Solutions Departments
Assisting with requirements gathering and coordinating system releases
Collaborate with team to create flexible communication strategies for unexpected issues, considering impact and stakeholders
System Maintenance and Issue Resolution: Serving as a system administrator which includes performing fund setup and implementing other system updates and maintenance
Staying updated with system updates and enhancements to improve performance
Addressing and resolving system issues promptly, collaborating closely with Technology Solutions and system vendors
Troubleshooting user issues to ensure a seamless experience
Ensuring user and admin manuals are up to date
UX Planning and Improvement: Supporting UX planning initiatives to enhance user experience across applications
Conducting user research and usability testing to gather feedback and insights
Collaborating with Business Analyst to implement UX improvements
Monitoring and analyzing user behavior to inform design decisions
Reporting and Analysis: Supporting consistent development and maintenance of reports
Analyzing and manipulating large datasets to produce financial, accounting and reporting deliverables
Applying technical and analytical skills to create new reporting analyses and automate existing reports
Assisting in creating streamlined processes for generating ‘controllership’ and ‘management’ reports, including dashboard reporting
Process Optimization: Optimizing current processes and contributing to system and process improvements
Implementing efficient and effective processes for Golub Capital’s private funds and BDC business
Ad-hoc requests as needed