Assistant Controller, Retail Funds and BDC

Monroe Capital • Chicago, IL

20h • $150,000 - $170,000

About The Position

The Assistant Controller will be primarily responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting functions for the Firm’s retail funds including business development companies (“BDCs”) and real estate investment trust (“REIT”). The Firm is a dynamic high growth organization which currently includes 25+ private investment funds across multiple domiciles, and multiple retail funds. We are seeking a candidate to join our growing team with a proven ability to work collaboratively with groups across an organization and with outside service providers to direct appropriate information flow and effectively manage reporting deadlines.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, CPA is a plus
• Stationary Work: Able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while performing computer work, phone communication, and administrative tasks.
• Movement: Occasionally moves about the office to access files, supplies, meeting rooms, or other work areas.
• Reaching/Positioning: Occasionally positions self to access shelves, organize materials, or retrieve office supplies.
• Computer and Equipment Use: Regularly operates a computer and other standard office productivity equipment (e.g., phone, printer, copier).
• Communication: Able to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and through electronic methods as required to perform essential job duties.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in public accounting and/or professional services with client deadlines
• Progressive experience within a company
• SEC reporting exposure with public investment vehicles
• Experience with retail funds (i.e., BDC, REITs)
• Experience with fixed income products; private credit is a plus
• Experience working with Workiva or similar financial reporting/filing tool
• Strong ability / knowledge of Microsoft Excel functions
• Previous exposure to Wall Street Office bank loan system is a plus
• A detail-oriented self-starter who enjoys a dynamic fast-pace work environment at a growing company

Responsibilities

• Manage the coordination, preparation and review of SEC reporting that would include the following: o Quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K, o Frequent 8-Ks and associated reporting for debt facilities, share issuances, tender offerings, dividend announcements o Proxy Process
• Oversee the preparation of accounting support packages and coordination with the 3rd party fund administrator, including operating expenses and account reconciliations
• Perform manager level review and sign off on the monthly trial balances prepared by the 3rd party fund administrator and identify and resolve issues
• Perform manager level review over disclosure support schedules prepared by the 3rd party fund administrator
• Support the BDC performance forecasting process and other various presentations to the Portfolio Managers, Leadership and Board of Directors
• Support the Investor Relations team with investor reporting and coordination & execution of operational needs with our 3rd party transfer agent
• Coordinate with the operations and investment accounting team to ensure accuracy of Wall Street Office system data utilized in accounting support packages
• Oversee the preparation of support schedules for tax reporting and compliance
• Develop talent and continue to drive efficiencies through process improvements
• Assist with training and management of the fund accounting team
• Support Ad-hoc internal and external reporting

Benefits

• full range of medical, financial and / or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as vacation, sick time and parental leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level