Financial Accountant Jobs

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 30 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 Relations, Technology Solutions, Business Development, Compliance and Valuation Teams.

Position Responsibilities

This role is an important addition to the Fund Accounting Department as it seeks to support a growing Firm, build a world class, customer focused, accounting team and drive operational excellence. The Financial Accountant is an important addition to the Fund Accounting Department as it seeks to leverage more responsibilities within the Golub Capital Fund Accounting Team. The Financial Accountant will have responsibility for assisting with the accounting and reporting for Golub Capital’s separately managed accounts and / or Private Funds. In addition, the Financial Accountant will provide assistance, as warranted, in the support of various other funds, new initiatives and ad-hoc requests. Regular tasks will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Assisting the Senior Financial Accountants and Investor Communications function in meeting regular periodic investor reporting requirements and responding to various investor requests
• Helping the Fund Accounting Team drive operational efficiencies and process improvements
• Assisting in the accounting and reporting for Golub Capital’s separately managed accounts and / or Private Funds, ensuring processes and reporting are consistent with specific management and partnership agreements
• Maintaining the general ledger, working with the Operations Department for automated entries as well as posting manual entries
• Assisting in providing timely, accurate and meaningful fund and general business reporting and analysis to Golub Capital leadership
• Assisting in the preparation of the financial statements and providing information and support for the Firm’s independent auditors
• Assisting in various ad hoc projects and requests

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Capacity and passion for being part of a fast-growing environment – requiring outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, strong intellect and appropriate self-confidence
• One to three years of meaningful, relevant experience (accounting / operations) in similar business (private equity / leveraged finance / hedge fund or similar) is strongly desired, public accounting background in financial services is helpful but not required
• CPA encouraged
• High skill level in Excel a must, proficiency in Wall Street Office, Workday or similar packages is a strong plus
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education required
• Ability to learn and excel at day-to-day responsibilities and contribute to driving process improvement, standardization and automation
• COVID vaccinations required, subject to applicable local, state and federal law

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.

• Achieving Results: Role models in this area are high achievers who develop careful plans and execute consistently and effectively. They hold themselves and others accountable for delivering high quality results.
• Personal Effectiveness: Role models in this area build strong relationships and communicate effectively. They are driven to exceed expectations and adaptable to changing circumstances.
• 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 great culture.
• Thinking Critically: Role models in this area understand our business, rely on analytical reasoning to define and solve problems and make decisions effectively. 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.

• Client and Investor Focus: Demonstrates an understanding of investor interests and deliverables and frames decisions with the investor’s view in mind.
• GAAP and Internal Policy: Ensures deliverables and processes are executed in accordance with internal procedures, policy and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”).
• 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 changes and recognizes their relevancy and implications.
• Financial Analysis: Leverages financial policies, accounting principles, technology, financial analytics and metrics to produce accurate work products and generate insights.
• 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.
• Communication and Documentation: Documents processes and procedures and communicates to relevant stakeholders. Adapts the level of detail and specificity based on the needs of the intended audience.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Golub Capital offers a full range of benefits which includes medical, dental, vision and 401(k).

Golub Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.