Senior Associate, Fund Accounting - Global Investment Firm

Global alternative investment management firm operating in the credit, private equity and real estate markets is seeking a Senior Associate, Fund Accountant for to join the US Public Credit accounting team in Los Angeles. The Senior Associate will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting and oversight of the publicly traded business development company (“BDC”).

Primary responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of US GAAP financial statements for monthly reporting and quarterly and annual SEC filings (10K, 10Q, 8K, N-2, etc.)
• Preparation of quarterly footnote and MD&A disclosures and other analyses, as needed
• Track and coordinate expense payments for the fund
• Prepare and review monthly account reconciliations and fluctuation analyses
• Preparation of quarterly board reporting
• Assist in managing relationships and liaising with internal resources, fund administers and auditors to meet all daily, monthly, quarterly and annual deadlines.
• Oversee and review quarterly NAV packages from the fund administrator.
• Assist with monthly/quarterly close process and preparation of various financial statement account balance reconciliations and workpapers.
• High level of interaction across the organization, including communications with portfolio managers, investor relations, operations, tax and financial reporting.
• Provide compliance reporting (Form PF, ADV, etc.)
• Review reporting to investors and internal constituents (portfolio managers, investor relations)
• Work closely with operations and other groups in managing daily cash and position breaks
• Manage daily cash activities, including processing of payments, depositing of checks and posting to the general ledger.
• Prepare/review monthly portfolio position and cash reconciliations.
• Participate and contribute to regular review of processes and deliverables to improve effectiveness, efficiency and accuracy.
• Various ad-hoc/special projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA or relevant certification is a plus
• 4-6 years of relevant professional experience (preferred)
• Public Accounting experience, Big 4 (preferred)
• Industry experience, specifically with bank debt
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Advent Geneva investment accounting software a plus.

General Requirements:

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high growth environment.
• Highly motivated team player with a strong work ethic
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial instruments, and regulatory requirements
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written skills; ability to analyze and summarize complex information both verbally and in writing
• Ability to multi-task and manage various deadlines
• Advent Geneva experience a plus
• Strong Excel skills (e.g. complex formulas, macros)
• Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau or other business intelligence tools a plus