BDC Operations & SEC Reporting, Senior Associate/Associate Director

barings; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barings in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior Associate or Associate Director to support SEC reporting for three BDCs. You will coordinate the preparation of 10-Q/10-K, ensure US GAAP compliance, and collaborate with the CFO/CAO on board materials and investor communications.

The role requires 3–8 years in financial/reporting functions, a CPA preferred, and strong Excel/Workiva skills. Location is on-site at corporate HQ in Charlotte with close attention to deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of experience in SEC reporting, financial reporting, public accounting, fund accounting, or related functions.
• Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Experience with Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K and proxy statements.
• Experience in asset management, BDCs, private credit, or public company reporting preferred.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office; familiarity with Workiva and SEC reporting software.
• Strong internal controls knowledge and SOX compliance; able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month- and quarter-end close review of third party reports.
• Handle SEC reporting requirements including 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K and proxies with schedules.
• Ensure accurate US GAAP reporting and disclosure consistency.
• Support earnings releases and board presentations; coordinate with CFO & CAO.
• Liaise with internal/external auditors for SOX and audit requests.
• Assist in quarterly reviews and annual audits to meet deadlines.
• Maintain disclosure calendars, control documentation, and reporting checklists.
• Identify process improvements to automate reporting and strengthen controls.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Workiva

SEC reporting software

Job description

Title: BDC Operations & SEC Reporting

Corporate Title: Senior Associate or Associate Director

Business Unit: Barings BDC Complex

Location: Charlotte, NC

At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients.

We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.

Job Summary

A Business Development Company ("BDC") is a closed-end investment company that has filed an election to be treated as a BDC pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940. All BDCs, both public and private must file annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K as well as proxy statements. Currently, Barings LLC is the investment adviser to three BDCs, Barings BDC, Inc. ("BBDC"), Barings Private Credit Corporation ("BPCC") and Barings Capital Investment Corporation ("BCIC"). BBDC is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker BBDC, BPCC is a non-traded perpetual BDC and BCIC is a private BDC. Both BPCC and BCIC are not listed but still have similar SEC and Board requirements. The financial reporting team that supports the BDCs is the liaison with our third-party fund administrator for general ledger accounting and reporting, responsible for all SEC filings, board of director meetings support, investor relations support, day-to-day operational support and other ad hoc information to support the BDCs' Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") & Chief Accounting Officer ("CAO").

This position is responsible for supporting the timely and accurate reporting of BBDC, BPCC and BCIC 10-Q/K with the SEC and support the CAO in the day-to-day operations of the BDCs. Position will require an analytical person who can prepare, process and review information for the inclusion in publicly filed documents with the SEC, board of director meetings and investor presentations. Position will also require a person with strong ability to multitask and juggle different work activities and shift attention from one task to another. The position will reside in our corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC, reporting to the CAO.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for month- and quarter-end close review of third party administrator reports.
• Responsible for SEC reporting requirements including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K and proxy filings by preparing supporting schedules and related analysis and ensuring consistency among the SEC filings.
• Ensure the accurate compilation and reporting of financial data in accordance with US GAAP and SEC reporting guidance.
• Support the preparation of deliverables related to the earnings release, board of director presentations and working cooperatively with BDC CFO & CAO.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for corporate SOX requests and walkthroughs.
• Work with external auditors during quarterly reviews, annual audits and interim test work. Assist in managing external auditors' requests and schedules in order to complete quarterly reviews and annual audits in accordance with reporting deadlines, Board of Director meetings, Audit Committee meetings, etc.
• Maintain disclosure checklists, reporting calendars, supporting documentation, and appropriate controls documentation.
• Ad hoc support and analysis for BDC CFO & CAO.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting, strengthen controls, and improve data quality and reporting efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of experience in SEC reporting, financial reporting, public accounting, fund accounting, or related accounting and finance functions.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA with public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience supporting or preparing Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, proxy statements, and related disclosures preferred.
• Experience within asset management, alternative investments, BDCs, private credit, closed-end funds, or public company reporting environments preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Workiva and SEC reporting software preferred.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, SOX compliance, and external audit processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring reporting deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with a strong attention to detail.

Requisite Skills

Accounting, Financial Statements, Internal Controls, SEC Reporting

Additional Skills

Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We