Financial Reporting Accountant

Position Information
Hiring Manager:
Senior Controller
Department:
Fund Accounting
Position Responsibilities
The Financial Reporting Accountant is an important role within the Fund Accounting Department as we seek to support the Financial Reporting demands of a growing Firm, build a best-in-class finance organization and drive operational excellence. This role's primary responsibility is to work with leadership on organizing, streamlining, executing and optimizing GAAP Financial Reporting processes.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Work closely with team leadership to establish processes and the annual calendar associated with Quarterly and Year End financial statement preparation and issuance
* Coordinate closely with external auditors on efficient and accelerated financial statement preparation and issuance
* Help drive consistency in Private Funds GAAP reporting (including verbiage, classification and mapping, look and feel as well as definitions and disclosures)
* Continue to streamline and operationalize key audit and Financial Reporting processes
* Assist in the monitoring, assessing and implementation of new technical accounting guidelines
* Coordinate with the BDC Fund Accounting Team on reporting and disclosure consistency when appropriate
* Bring a process improvement eye and mindset to our current practices
* Coordinate with the Investor Communications ("IC") Team on the distribution of quarterly unaudited and annual audited financial statements to investors
* Coordinate with Treasury on the timely completion and distribution of Financial Reporting materials associated with lender compliance
* Take a controls-based audit approach to work
Candidate Requirements
Qualifications & Experience:
* Bachelor's degree with a relevant major (accounting or finance preferred)
* At least 2 years of relevant experience in similar business is strongly desired (private equity / leveraged finance / hedge fund or similar)
* Passion for GAAP Financial Reporting and the external audit process
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel and PowerPoint (expert level in Excel preferred)
* Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy with strong organizational and communication skills
* Proactive self-starter with a positive can-do and 'no job too small' attitude
* High level of intellectual curiosity with a desire to develop and implement innovative solutions to complex business obstacles
* Ability to take initiative and work independently while demonstrating strong teamwork
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize work under pressure and meet deadlines
* Comfortable with a steep learning curve and seeking assistance from a supportive peer group
* Proficiency in Workday, Adaptive, Wall Street Office, Data-Warehouse and similar packages is a plus
* Abide by our work-in-office policies then in effect
Critical Competencies for Success
Our Gold Standards Model defines key behaviors and competencies across 4 dimensions: Leadership, Achieving Results, Personal Effectiveness and Thinking Critically. These behaviors and competencies drive our ability to win together.
* Leadership: Role models in this area consistently focus on the right goals and priorities and continually develop themselves and others. Always team players, they influence and engage with others to contribute to a supportive and inclusive culture where all feel welcome.
* Achieving Results: Role models in this area are high achievers who develop careful plans and deliver consistently and effectively. They hold themselves and others accountable for delivering high quality results, and they remove barriers to ensure others can contribute and grow.
* Thinking Critically: Role models in this area understand our business, rely on analytical reasoning and seek diverse perspectives to solve problems. They are forward thinking, anticipating issues and addressing them in advance.
* Personal Effectiveness: Role models in this area build strong relationships, treat others with respect and communicate effectively. They are driven to exceed expectations and are adaptable to changing circumstances.
The department-specific competencies define the knowledge, skills and abilities that are needed to successfully perform the functional or technical work of this role.
* 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.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Golub Capital offers a full range of benefits which includes medical, dental, vision and 401(k).
Golub Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.