Senior Manager, Financial Reporting - BDC Fund Accounting

Golub Capital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services seeks a Senior Manager for Financial Reporting, responsible for overseeing BDC Fund Accounting. The role includes preparing SEC reports and leading a team to enhance financial reporting processes. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership experience and a solid understanding of accounting standards.

Benefits

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off including vacation and sick time

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in financial services or similar.
• Public accounting experience and CPA are strongly encouraged.
• Experience in leading high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of accountants, oversee financial reporting for BDCs.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual reports for SEC.
• Ensure compliance with SOX 404 and evolving accounting guidance.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Leadership

Attention to Detail

GAAP Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Advanced degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Workday

Wall Street Office

Job description

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Position Information

Hiring Manager:

Controller

Department:

BDC Fund Accounting

Department Overview

The BDC Fund Accounting Department is responsible for the financial and investor reporting associated with Golub Capital’s Business Development Companies (“BDCs”) which includes one publicly traded BDC (Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (NASDAQ: GBDC)) and four non-traded BDCs Golub Capital BDC 4, Inc. (“GBDC 4”), Golub Capital Direct Lending Corporation (“GDLC”) Golub Capital Direct Lending Unlevered Corporation (“GDLCU”) and Golub Capital Private Credit Fund (“GCRED”). Two additional BDCs are in advanced planning stage. The team provides accounting and SEC reporting for the BDCs and their subsidiaries pursuant to the governing operating and investment management agreements and in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. BDC 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 within the group include monthly closes and ongoing maintenance of each BDC’s general ledger; preparation of monthly internal management reports, preparation of quarterly financial statements on Form 10Q or 10K, production of quarterly investor reporting; support of annual external audits; forecasting fund performance, coordinating technology system implementations and focusing on process automation. The BDC Fund Accounting Department interacts extensively with Golub Capital’s Operations, Treasury, Tax, Investor Relations, Business Development, Compliance, Technology Solutions and Valuation Teams.

Position Responsibilities

The Senior Manager will focus on providing leadership and oversight for the financial reporting associated with the BDCs.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading a team of Accountants and providing coaching to enable continued growth and development
• Providing oversight in the preparation and review of all financial and SEC reporting for certain BDCs:
  • Quarterly and Annual reports on Form 10-Q / K and handling the internal and external review for these documents
  • Periodic 8Ks for debt facility amendments, share issuances, NAV per share / share offering price and tender offerings
  • Form 4s for beneficial ownership changes associated with share issuances and dispositions
  • Prospectus and shelf registration filings associated with debt and equity offerings
  • Overseeing the coordination of annual audit and quarterly review activities of external auditors
  • Partnering with other senior leaders of the BDC Fund Accounting team to oversee: (1) the annual shareholder meetings including the preparation and review of proxy filings and coordinating the proxy solicitation and (2) the preparation and review of quarterly materials for the BDCs boards and senior management
• Ensuring the execution of monthly and quarterly controls to comply with SOX 404 and are in accordance with the internal control matrix
• Monitoring and ensuring timely identification and compliance with evolving accounting guidance, providing US GAAP interpretation and preparing technical memorandums that document issues in a logical and comprehensive manner
• Building relationships with key internal (Private Wealth Americas (“PWA”), Investor Communications and Marketing) and external (SS&C, our third-party transfer agent) stakeholders to support investor relations
• Partnering closely with Treasury, Operations, Tax and Portfolio Monitoring Teams as it relates to the ongoing operational and reporting needs
• Driving operational efficiencies and strong controllership throughout all processes

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required (Accounting or Finance preferred), advanced degree in Accounting or Finance a plus
• At least 7 - 10 years of relevant experience in financial services or a similar business is strongly desired (BDC / 40 Act mutual fund or ETF / private equity / leveraged finance / hedge fund)
• Public accounting experience is strongly desired and SEC experience is a plus
• CPA strongly encouraged
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Workday, Wall Street Office and similar packages is a strong plus
• Proven experience in leading high performing teams
• Ability to maintain exceptional attention to detail while managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Enthusiastic about working in office and creating a Gold Standard hybrid work culture

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.
• 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.
• 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.

The department-specific competencies define the knowledge, skills and abilities that are needed to successfully perform the functional or technical work of this role.

• 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.
• 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 other metrics to produce accurate work products and generate insights.
• Industry and 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 industry regulations and changes and recognizes their relevancy and implications.
• Investor Focus and Communications: Demonstrates an understanding of investor interests, deliverables and communications.
• Communication and Documentation: Documents processes and procedures and communicates in area of specialty to stakeholders. Adapts the level of detail and specificity based on the needs of the intended audience.

Compensation & Benefits

For Illinois Only: It is expected that the base salary range for this position will be $110,000 to $170,000. Actual salaries may vary based on factors such as skills, experiences and qualifications for the role. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial and / or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as vacation, sick time and parental leave) dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the employee will be in an ‘at-will position’ and the Firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance, Firm or individual department / team performance and market factors.

Golub Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Due to the highly regulated nature of Golub Capital’s business and because of the sensitivity of the information that all personnel have access to, Golub Capital performs extensive and thorough pre-hire screens to ensure that its personnel act with expected levels of integrity, professionalism and personal responsibility.

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