Management Co. Accounting Analyst

1074 Sixth Street Opportunities Partners, L.P.; Texas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sixth Street in Dallas, Texas is seeking an Accounting Analyst to support the quarterly close, review P&L by business unit, and prepare external and internal financial reporting deliverables. The role emphasizes strong GAAP knowledge, Excel and Alteryx usage, and collaboration across Deal Team, Fund Accounting, IT, and Tax.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of accounting experience and a degree in accounting or finance.

Qualifications

• Accounting or Finance degree required.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• GAAP knowledge and statutory accounting principles.
• Big 4 public accounting experience preferred.
• CPA or equivalent certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounting responsibilities within the quarterly close cycle.
• Assist in performing a detailed monthly review of all P&L activity by Business Unit.
• Assist with process to produce financial reporting deliverables for external parties.
• Assist with process to produce financial reporting deliverables for management.
• Assist with expense allocation close process including reviewing and analyzing all expenses booked, and understanding the related allocation methodologies of these expenses to the management companies.
• Assist with employee allocations process.
• Interact with different departments in the firm including Deal Team, Fund Accounting, IT, Operations, Compliance, Financial Planning & Strategy, Tax, and Accounts Payable.
• Help develop and maintain efficient internal controls and business processes.
• Continuously identify efficiencies and improve effectiveness by determining best practice.
• Manage and perform special projects and analysis for leadership.

Skills

Accounting

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Big 4 experience

Financial reporting

CPA (or equivalent)

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

Tools

Excel

Alteryx

General Ledger systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

Job Description: The Role This is a full-time Accounting Analyst role based in Dallas, Texas. You’ll be part of our team primarily responsible for the accounting and reporting functions for the Sixth Street Management Companies. This is a great opportunity to join a growing team in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and take on real ownership from day one. We’re looking for someone bright, hard-working, and eager to grow with us.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist with accounting responsibilities within the quarterly close cycle
• Assist in performing a detailed monthly review of all P&L activity by Business Unit
• Assist with process to produce financial reporting deliverables for external parties
• Assist with process to produce financial reporting deliverables for management
• Assist with expense allocation close process including reviewing and analyzing all expenses booked, and understanding the related allocation methodologies of these expenses to the management companies
• Assist with employee allocations process
• Interact with different departments in the firm including Deal Team, Fund Accounting, IT, Operations, Compliance, Financial Planning & Strategy, Tax, and Accounts Payable
• Help develop and maintain efficient internal controls and business processes
• Continuously identify efficiencies and improve effectiveness by determining best practice
• Manage and perform special projects and analysis for leadership

What We Value

• Qualified candidates should possess an Accounting or Finance degree and have 2-4 years of relevant experience
• Strong accounting acumen and knowledge of GAAP and Statutory accounting principles
• Professional certifications are a plus (CPA or equivalent)
• Big 4 public accounting experience preferred
• Experience with alternative investments and management company accounting preferred
• Alteryx experience preferred
• Preferred Candidate should be well versed in Excel and have G/L and reporting experience
• Candidate must possess strong technical, organizational, communication (both oral and written) and analytical skills
• Strong understanding and application of accounting rules and industry accounting practices
• Candidate must possess project management skills in order prioritize and focus when various work streams are occurring concurrently
• Detail-oriented, responsible and proactive

About Sixth Street Founded in 2009, Sixth Street is a leading global investment firm dedicated to developing themes and offering solutions to companies across all stages of growth. Our firm is designed for cross-platform collaboration at scale: we build businesses, invest for growth, acquire assets, provide direct financing, identify value in public markets, purchase royalty streams, and regularly develop first-of-their-kind structures to meet the strategic objectives of management teams. We do all this globally and as one unified team of investment and control-side professionals working on behalf of our institutional investors and their beneficiaries around the world. Sixth Street is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, genetic history, marital status, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic predisposition, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Sixth Street will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. If you need a reasonable accommodation to fill out this application, please contact Cindy Bombara. Please refer to the privacy notice on our website for additional information regarding our obligations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”). If you are not eligible for this role, please refer to our Careers Page for other opportunities. Founded in 2009, Sixth Street is a global, multi-strategy private capital investment firm. We are dynamic by design, pairing the flexibility of our long-term capital with a focus on identifying the best relative risk-reward in any asset class, any industry, around the globe. With more than 750 team members across 14 offices worldwide, Sixth Street is built as One Team for one purpose: to deliver investing excellence for our capital partners, companies and management teams. We are disciplined investors focused on capital preservation and compounding returns across market cycles, and we partner with leading founders and management teams to help realize their boldest ambitions. For more information, visit www.SixthStreet.com or follow us on LinkedIn.