Senior Associate, Finance Private Debt

Audax Private Debt; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Audax Private Debt, based in New York with strong Boston connections, seeks a Senior Associate, Finance Private Debt to manage accounting and reporting for private debt funds. You will support FP&A, Tax, and Investor Relations through timely financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards.

The role involves preparation of fund financials, coordination with auditors, and collaboration with tax and IR teams, in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in accounting required or equivalent.
• CPA or advanced certification a plus.
• Strong GAAP financial reporting experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements of Private Debt funds.
• Review fund administrator’s work on Private Debt funds.
• All accounting, reporting, and compliance for certain Private Debt funds.
• Administration of funds: capital calls and distributions.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in accounting

CPA or advanced certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Investran

Job description

Based in New York, Audax Private Debt is a leading debt capital partner for North American middle market companies. Since its inception in 2000, the firm has invested $52 billion in support of over 295 private equity sponsors. Audax Private Debt provides tailored financing solutions for its clients through a comprehensive range of offerings that includes first lien, stretch senior, unitranche, second lien, and subordinated debt, as well as equity co-investments. Audax Private Debt is an experienced and trusted partner with senior leadership averaging 35 years in private credit and 23 years working together at the firm through multiple economic cycles.

For more information, please visit audaxprivatedebt.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

POSITION SUMMARY

As the Senior Associate, Finance Private Debt , you are responsible for the accounting and reporting for Private Debt. Private Debt Origination invests in junior/unitranche debt and equity securities of middle market companies that are owned by private equity firms. The candidate will provide financial support to Private Debt Origination, FP&A, Tax, and Investor Relations teams through the timely and accurate completion of investment and financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards and legal requirements, and review of financial and operational controls.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements of various Private Debt funds
• Review fund administrator’s work on various Private Debt funds
• All accounting, reporting, and compliance of certain Private Debt funds
• Administration of these funds: prepare, coordinate, calculate capital calls and distributions
• Work with Investor Relations group in preparing fundraising offering materials and in providing information for due diligence requests, including fund performance data, fee information and underlying portfolio financial information
• Work closely with firms outside auditor in preparation of year-end audited financials
• Work with tax group in preparing quarterly tax estimates as well as year-end tax allocations
• Cash monitoring and reconciliation with bank
• Track and update the portfolio of investments for the Various Private Debt funds
• Track interest payment receipts across portfolio
• Account for daily activity in the general ledger and portfolio accounting system

COMPETENCIES

• Self-starter with ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment and manage competing priorities
• Demonstrated consistency in meeting deadlines with quality work product
• Effective communication skills and ability interact with Senior Management and outside parties
• Strong organizational skills
• Professional and energetic attitude

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s in accounting
• 5-8 years’ experience primarily focused on partnerships and investment (public accounting experience with private debt clients strongly preferred)
• Strong GAAP financial reporting experience
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Investran experience a plus
• Excellent verbal and writing skills
• CPA or advanced certification a plus

LOCATION

Boston, MA. 3 days/week in office. These in office requirements may change based on the needs of the business.

OTHER DUTIES

For Massachusetts: The base salary range for this position is $99,000- $155,000. The base salary range represents the estimated low and high end for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation may vary and will be determined based on but not limited to, the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and Audax reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. An employee may also be eligible for annual discretionary incentive compensation based on performance.

Audax offers a wide range of employee benefits, including health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off (including sick leave, parental leave, volunteer leave, and vacation), charitable donation match, family support services (including Bright Horizons and Benefit Advocate Center), and a 401(k) in addition to other benefits.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Audax Management Co. is an equal opportunity employer.

Please note that Audax Group and its affiliated entities do not accept unsolicited resumes from a third-party recruiting agency not currently under a signed agreement. Any unsolicited resume that is sent to directly to Audax Group or one of its affiliated entities, or its employees, including those submitted to hiring managers by a third-party recruiting agency not currently under a signed agreement, will be considered property of Audax Group. Any third-party recruiting agency submits a resume without an agreement, Audax Group or its affiliated entities explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the third-party recruiting agency. Any third-party recruiting agency should contact either a member of the Talent Acquisition or Human Resource team at Audax Group, in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service based upon a specific job opening.