Fund Accounting Manager

Sixth Street • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

This is a full-time role based in Dallas, Texas. Sixth Street has an immediate opening for a bright, hard-working individual to join our team as a Fund Accounting Manager to support several of our investment funds in Dallas, Texas. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to be an integral part of a growing team in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial work environment. This person will be involved in several facets of the funds’ accounting, financial reporting, cash management, investor reporting, and fund performance/analysis deliverables.

Requirements

• 7 – 10+ years accounting experience in a combination of public accounting (either audit or tax), fund admin, or another private equity or investment management firm
• Experience with alternative investments, private equity and partnership accounting, and fund administration are a plus.
• A. or B.S. in Accounting or a related field
• Strong accounting and excel skills; professional certification (CPA or equivalent) strongly preferred
• Experience with credit and structured products investments (Bank Debt, HY Bonds, CLOs)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong understanding and application of accounting rules and industry accounting practices
• Detail-oriented, responsible and proactive

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting responsibilities within the monthly, quarterly, annual closing cycles
• Assist in oversight of the Funds’ Administrator
• Update and reconcile internal investment and accounting systems to the Funds’ Administrator
• Manage investor reporting and requests including capital calls, distributions, and reporting
• Manage the fund audit process and research questions from auditors
• Assist with various compliance reports (e.g., credit facility, limited partnership agreement, etc.)
• Assist with quarterly valuation process
• Assist with fund expense reporting and analysis
• Develop and maintain efficient internal controls and business processes
• Identify and help solve for critical accounting and reporting issues
• Manage and perform special projects and analysis for firm leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree