Financial Accountant

Golub Capital

Jun 14

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Junior & Mid Level
Accounting & Tax
Chicago

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education required
CPA encouraged
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
High skill level in Excel a must, proficiency in Wall Street Office, Workday or similar packages is a strong plus
Capacity and passion for being part of a fast-growing environment – requiring outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, strong intellect and appropriate self-confidence
Ability to learn and excel at day-to-day responsibilities and contribute to driving process improvement, standardization and automation

Responsibilities

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 the Senior Financial Accountants and Investor Communications function in meeting regular periodic investor reporting requirements and responding to various investor requests
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
Helping the Fund Accounting Team drive operational efficiencies and process improvements
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.
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.
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.
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 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 metrics to produce accurate work products and generate insights.
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.
Client and Investor Focus: Demonstrates an understanding of investor interests and deliverables and frames decisions with the investor’s view in mind.
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.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Financial Accountant at Golub Capital?

The main responsibilities include assisting with the accounting and reporting for Golub Capital’s separately managed accounts and/or Private Funds, providing support for various other funds, new initiatives, and ad-hoc requests, and driving operational excellence within the Fund Accounting Department.

What qualifications are required for the Financial Accountant role at Golub Capital?

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, 2-4 years of relevant accounting experience, strong analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and experience with accounting software such as Advent Geneva.

What opportunities for growth and advancement are available for Financial Accountants at Golub Capital?

Financial Accountants have the opportunity to advance within the Fund Accounting Department, take on additional responsibilities, and potentially transition into more senior roles such as Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager. Additionally, Golub Capital offers professional development opportunities and support for career growth.

Golub Capital

Finance

Industry

501-1000

Employees

1994

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Golub Capital is a market-leading, award-winning direct lender and experienced credit asset manager. We specialize in delivering reliable, creative and compelling financing solutions to companies backed by private equity sponsors. Our sponsor finance expertise also forms the foundation of our Broadly Syndicated Loan and Credit Opportunities investment programs. We nurture long-term, win-win partnerships that inspire repeat business from private equity sponsors and investors. As of October 1, 2023, Golub Capital had over 850 employees and over $60 billion of capital under management, a gross measure of invested capital including leverage. The firm has lending offices in New York, Chicago, Miami, San Francisco and London. For more information, please visit golubcapital.com.