Address
Form of work This firm is an independent investment adviser and asset manager that provides research, advisory, and investment services. As a leader in alternatives, they work with institutional investors and investment services across the alternative investment landscape. The firm helps clients develop customized, diversified portfolios that balance return, volatility, and liquidity most effectively.
They are currently seeking a full-time, permanent Operations - Vice President, Fund Accounting to join their growing team of investment professionals focused on middle market direct lending strategies. The position is primarily responsible for loan accounting for the firm's direct lending funds. The position will manage a team of two other employees.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reconciling loan facility and contract-level information with various agent banks, service providers, and other counterparties. Loan information may include, but is not limited to, total commitment (funded and unfunded), all-in rate, margin, and maturity date.
Reconcile investment transactions with agent banks, service providers, and other counterparties. Investment transactions may include, but are not limited to, interest payments, pay downs, PIK, OID, and fee income.
Managing the accounting and reconciliation of warehoused assets with service providers and warehouse counterparties to ensure that all relevant loan accounting data are accurate and that transactions are processed in a timely manner during the hold period.
Reviewing and approving sale price calculations of warehoused investments prior to closing date to ensure that sale proceeds are calculated in accordance with available agreements. Identifying and resolving differences with agent banks and counterparties prior to closing date.
Maintaining accurate accounting track record for off-balance sheet loan investments sold via participation. Processing P/I transactions, rate changes, and other activities based on agent bank notices received. Monitoring collection and reconciliation of income and coordinate required cash movements with internal operations team and loan participation counterparties.
Assisting with the annual audit by confirming investment positions with various agent banks. Working with the auditor, service providers, and the agent banks to resolve variances identified. Providing loan investment support and documents as requested.
Reviewing various accounting reports and deliverables for accuracy and provide technical support to staff and other team members.
Qualifications:
Degree with emphasis in Accounting or Finance & CPA preferred.
5 - 10 years of accounting and/or finance experience with loan accounting experience.
Financial services/fund industry background.
Candidates should have a strong knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft programs.
Candidates must be detail-oriented, be able to meet tight deadlines, and have excellent communication skills.
The position is located in the firm's Los Angeles office.
Hybrid work schedule.
