Manager, Fund Accounting

Position Information Hiring Manager: Controller Department: Fund Accounting Department Overview The Fund Accounting Department is responsible for the financial and investor reporting associated with Golub Capital’s private (e.g., non-Business Development Company) investment funds and vehicles. The team provides accounting and / or reporting for internal vehicles, limited partnerships, and separately managed accounts pursuant to the governing limited partnership and investment management agreements and, where appropriate, in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. 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 include the set up and ongoing maintenance of investment vehicles / capital accounts, monthly closes and ongoing maintenance of each fund’s general ledger; production of quarterly financial and investor reporting, support of annual external audits of approximately 40 financial statements, forecasting fund performance and producing management and regulatory reporting. To accomplish these responsibilities, Fund Accounting has sub-teams that focus on Private Funds, PEARLS (institutional funds and separately managed accounts) and Reporting. The Fund Accounting Department interacts extensively with Golub Capital’s Operations, Treasury, Tax, Investor Communications, Technology Solutions, Business Development, Business Development Companies, Compliance and Valuation Teams. Position Responsibilities This individual will be responsible for the accounting and reporting for multiple funds, new initiatives and ad-hoc requests. This individual will focus on finding and implementing process improvement efficiencies and employing best practices. Primary duties and responsibilities include: Leading the accounting and reporting for multiple of Golub Capital’s various investment funds and vehicles, ensuring processes and output are consistent with US GAAP and specific partnership agreements Assisting in the launch of new funds which includes reviewing legal documents, implementing month end close processes and collaborating with the Technology Solutions Team to ensure proprietary systems are developed to support fund mechanics Operationalizing complex partnership agreements and accounting for investments, incentive fee arrangements and partner allocations Leading the calculation and booking of fund level expenses such as management fees, incentive fees and accruals in accordance with GAAP and applicable legal documents Reviewing the preparation of balance sheet, income statement and monthly reporting package for multiple private funds Assisting the Investor Communications Team in meeting investor reporting requirements and responding to various investor requests through the preparation of quarterly statements Managing third party administrator on the NAV production for specific legal entities as needed Developing and maintaining strong, results oriented relationship with third party administrators to achieve the Firm’s quality and timeliness objectives Driving analysis and support for capital calls and distributions, coordinating with Investor Communications, Treasury and Senior Leadership on the planning, preparation and execution of calls and distributions Providing timely, accurate and meaningful reporting and analysis to Firm leadership Supporting the preparation of the financial statements and providing information and support to the Firm’s independent auditors Assisting in various ad-hoc projects and requests Promoting the implementation of process improvement opportunities Collaborating and partnering closely with Fund Accounting Team members as well as other Shared Services Teams (e.g., Investor Communications, Treasury, Operations and Tax) Candidate Requirements Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required CPA is strongly encouraged 8+ years of accounting experience in the financial services industry (e.g., private equity, leveraged finance, hedge fund) Advanced proficiency in Excel required A mix of public accounting and industry experience is a plus Proficiency in Workday, Wall Street Office, Geneva and similar packages is a strong plus Exceptional team orientation and collaboration skills, prior people leadership experience preferred Enthusiastic about working in office and creating a Gold Standard hybrid work culture Critical Competencies for Success Our Gold Standards define 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. GAAP and Internal Po