Fund Accounting Analyst

Sixth Street•Boston, MA

71d•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Fund Accounting Analyst will join a dedicated team responsible for fund accounting, corporate finance, financial reporting, and investor relations for two Business Development Companies (BDCs): Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc. (SLX), a publicly traded BDC, and Sixth Street Lending Partners (SSLP), a private BDC. The role supports accounting and reporting activities across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles, including SEC filings, compliance reporting, audit requests, internal controls, and work with administrators, auditors, and other service providers.

Requirements

Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong understanding and application of accounting rules and industry accounting practices.
Detail-oriented, responsible, proactive, and self-motivated, with a strong work ethic.
Able to meet time-sensitive regulatory and contractual deadlines.
Adept at problem solving and confident asking questions to deepen understanding and provide solutions.
Able to work in a team environment and manage multiple demands and deliverables with attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification, such as a CPA or equivalent.
Ideally, 2 to 5 years of accounting experience in a combination of public accounting, debt investments, fund administration, or another private equity or investment management firm.
Familiarity with Advent Geneva, other general ledger systems, business development companies, bank loans, and fund administration.
Self-starter who requires little direction.
Ability to multitask and remain composed in a high-volume environment.
Strong sense of urgency and ability to execute quickly and efficiently with attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
Structured problem solver able to synthesize sophisticated information from varied sources into implementable recommendations and solutions.
Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams.
Strong prioritization and project management skills.
Comfort working in a high-growth, iterative environment.

Responsibilities

Book investment activity in the internal accounting system, Advent Geneva.
Reconcile cash activity between the internal accounting system and the administrator, State Street.
Assist in overseeing accounting functions performed by the administrator.
Assist with accounting responsibilities within monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles.
Assist with the production and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K.
Gather information for financial statement and SOX audit requests and research questions from auditors.
Assist with preparing compliance reports, including credit facility and BDC/RIC reports.
Develop and maintain efficient internal controls and business processes.
Identify and help resolve critical accounting and reporting issues.
Interface as necessary with external auditors, internal auditors, and service providers.