SBIC Fund Accounting Director - Remote Leadership

LaSalle Network; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

LaSalle Network is seeking a Director of SBIC Fund Accounting to provide senior-level oversight and technical leadership for SBIC funds and related investment vehicles. You will manage day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and investor reporting while ensuring compliance with SBA regulations and US GAAP.

The role requires hands-on SBIC fund accounting experience, strong client-facing skills, and the ability to lead a team of fund accounting professionals in an outsourced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of fund administration experience.
• Direct and significant SBIC fund accounting experience is required.
• Strong understanding of SBA/SBIC regulatory requirements and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and partnership accounting.
• Experience with complex investment accounting, including debt and equity investments.
• Experience reviewing financial statements and supporting fund audits.
• Demonstrated experience managing or mentoring fund accounting professionals.
• Strong client-facing and relationship management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and administration of SBIC funds and investment vehicles.
• Provide technical oversight and review of fund accounting activities (capital/investment activity, fees, expenses, NAV).
• Review and approve monthly, quarterly, and annual fund financial reporting.
• Oversee preparation and review of financial statements and schedules per U.S. GAAP.
• Ensure accurate accounting for complex debt/equity investments and investor activity.
• Establish and maintain accounting procedures and internal controls for SBIC clients.
• Serve as SBIC accounting and regulatory subject‑matter expert for clients and teams.
• Lead client meetings with CFOs and fund managers; manage escalated issues.
• Lead and mentor fund accounting managers and staff; support hiring and development.
• Coordinate with auditors and tax advisors; ensure timely delivery of reports.

Skills

SBIC fund accounting

Fund administration

SBA/SBIC regulatory requirements

US GAAP & partnership accounting

Complex investment accounting (debt &

Financial statement review

Mentoring fund accounting staff

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

LaSalle Network is seeking a Director of SBIC Fund Accounting to provide senior-level oversight and technical leadership for SBIC funds and related investment vehicles. You will manage day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and investor reporting while ensuring compliance with SBA regulations and US GAAP.

The role requires hands-on SBIC fund accounting experience, strong client-facing skills, and the ability to lead a team of fund accounting professionals in an outsourced environment.