Manager, Fund Accounting

Golub Capital•Chicago, IL

3d•$95,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Fund Accounting Department is responsible for the financial and investor reporting associated with Golub Capital’s private (e.g., non-Business Development Company) investment funds and vehicles. The team provides accounting and / or reporting for internal vehicles, limited partnerships, and separately managed accounts pursuant to the governing limited partnership and investment management agreements and, where appropriate, in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Fund Accounting also provides Golub Capital’s management companies and leadership with reporting and analysis in support of existing business and new initiatives. Key responsibilities include the set up and ongoing maintenance of investment vehicles / capital accounts, monthly closes and ongoing maintenance of each fund’s general ledger; production of quarterly financial and investor reporting, support of annual external audits of approximately 40 financial statements, forecasting fund performance and producing management and regulatory reporting. To accomplish these responsibilities, Fund Accounting has sub-teams that focus on Private Funds, PEARLS (institutional funds and separately managed accounts) and Reporting. The Fund Accounting Department interacts extensively with Golub Capital’s Operations, Treasury, Tax, Investor Communications, Technology Solutions, Business Development, Business Development Companies, Compliance and Valuation Teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required
8+ years of accounting experience in the financial services industry (e.g., private equity, leveraged finance, hedge fund)
Advanced proficiency in Excel required
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.

Nice To Haves

CPA is strongly encouraged
A mix of public accounting and industry experience is a plus
Proficiency in Workday, Wall Street Office, Geneva and similar packages is a strong plus
Exceptional team orientation and collaboration skills, prior people leadership experience preferred
Enthusiastic about working in office and creating a Gold Standard hybrid work culture

Responsibilities

Leading the accounting and reporting for multiple of Golub Capital’s various investment funds and vehicles, ensuring processes and output are consistent with US GAAP and specific partnership agreements
Assisting in the launch of new funds which includes reviewing legal documents, implementing month end close processes and collaborating with the Technology Solutions Team to ensure proprietary systems are developed to support fund mechanics
Operationalizing complex partnership agreements and accounting for investments, incentive fee arrangements and partner allocations
Leading the calculation and booking of fund level expenses such as management fees, incentive fees and accruals in accordance with GAAP and applicable legal documents
Reviewing the preparation of balance sheet, income statement and monthly reporting package for multiple private funds
Assisting the Investor Communications Team in meeting investor reporting requirements and responding to various investor requests through the preparation of quarterly statements
Managing third party administrator on the NAV production for specific legal entities as needed
Developing and maintaining strong, results oriented relationship with third party administrators to achieve the Firm’s quality and timeliness objectives
Driving analysis and support for capital calls and distributions, coordinating with Investor Communications, Treasury and Senior Leadership on the planning, preparation and execution of calls and distributions
Providing timely, accurate and meaningful reporting and analysis to Firm leadership
Supporting the preparation of the financial statements and providing information and support to the Firm’s independent auditors
Assisting in various ad-hoc projects and requests
Promoting the implementation of process improvement opportunities
Collaborating and partnering closely with Fund Accounting Team members as well as other Shared Services Teams (e.g., Investor Communications, Treasury, Operations and Tax)