Senior Financial Accountant

Position Information
Hiring Manager:
Controller
Department:
Fund Accounting
Department Overview
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 30 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, Compliance and Valuation Teams.
Position Responsibilities
This role is an important addition to the Fund Accounting Department as it seeks to support a growing Firm, build a world class, customer focused, finance team and drive operational excellence. This individual will have primary responsibility for the accounting and reporting for one or more funds and provide assistance in the support of various other funds, new initiatives and ad-hoc requests. Primary duties and responsibilities include:
* Assist in the accounting and reporting for Golub Capital's various investment funds and vehicles, ensuring processes and output are consistent with US GAAP and specific partnership agreements
* Maintain the general ledger; work with the Operations Team to optimize automated entries as well as control and minimize manual entries
* Prepare and maintain supporting schedules for partners' capital allocations including complex incentive fee calculations
* Assist the Investor Communications Team in meeting regular / periodic investor reporting requirements and responding to various investor requests through the preparation of quarterly statements
* Drive analysis and support for capital calls and distributions - coordinate with Investor Communications, Treasury and Senior Leadership on the planning, preparation and execution of calls and distributions
* Assist in timely, accurate and meaningful fund and general business reporting and analysis to Firm leadership
* Support the preparation of the financial statements, provide information and support for the Firm's independent auditors
* Assist in various ad-hoc projects and requests
Candidate Requirements
Qualifications & Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject (accounting or finance preferred)
* CPA is strongly encouraged
* At least 3 years of relevant experience in similar business is strongly desired (private equity / leveraged finance / hedge fund or similar), public accounting background in financial services is helpful
* Strong technical accounting skills
* Advanced skill-level in Excel required
* Experience with / proficiency in Workday, Access, Wall Street Office and similar packages is a strong 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.