Position Summary
The Fund Accounting Manager will be an integral member within the Client and Fund Reporting-Alternatives (CFR) group of TCW and will be responsible for working with various internal and external teams. The role will be primarily focused on ensuring the timely and accurate completion of the Private Credit Group’s fund level reporting, including fund accounting, financial reporting, managing credit facilities, RIC /40 Act compliance, capital calls/distributions, tax reporting, fund expenses, and treasury services.
This position will coordinate and liaise with various groups within TCW, including but not limited to corporate accounting, client and fund reporting, investment operations, legal, tax, and compliance.
This position will work directly with members on the CFR team as well as TCW’s Private Credit Group.
Essential Duties
Fund Accounting
- Prepare and review month-end NAV and closing packages created from internal accounting system
- Prepare calculations of management fees, fund level IRRs, hurdle rates, incentive fees and carry allocations in accordance with governing fund documents
- Process payments, booking and review all fund level expenses and setup accrual schedules
- Prepare quarterly financial statements and review them for accuracy and completeness
- Maintain capital activity report of unfunded commitments, recallable capital and available capital
- Prepare and review capital call and distribution notices for various funds
- Complete audit inquires and requests
Credit Facility
- Prepare borrowing and repayment notices, issuer orders, borrowing base and compliance certificates
- Update borrowing base reports for subscription facilities and asset-backed facilities and related activities
Tax and Compliance
- Assist with the RIC and 40act asset-diversification and asset coverage tests as well as various income and distribution tests
Cash Management
- Review daily cash reconciliations and assist with management of cash balances through use of credit facilities and other fund level activities
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics
- At least 5 years of fund accounting experience, preferably within large investment firms or financial institutions, and strong background in alternative investment funds with a focus on asset backed facilities or CLO’s
- Familiarity with middle market and syndicate loans; private equity structures, RIC’s and BDC’s; and marketable and private holdings
- General understanding of credit facility agreements and covenant compliance requirements
- General understanding of fund-governing documents, PPM’s, LLC/LP agreements, IMA, etc.
- General knowledge of various legal structures LLC/LP’s, parallel funds, master feeder structures, etc.
- Critical thinking skills, ability to review without reproduction, and some analytical capacity
Professional Skills Qualifications
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills (must establish good working relationships with internal and external teams)
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge of Excel
Estimated Compensation:
Base Salary: For CA & NY based position, the base salary range is $130k to $150k. This is an anticipated range only.
Other Compensation: Eligible to be considered for an annual discretionary bonus
Benefits: Eligible for TCW’s comprehensive benefits package. See more information here.
#LI-JS1
