Department Overview
The BDC Fund Accounting Department is responsible for the financial and investor reporting associated with Golub Capital’s Business Development Companies (“BDCs”) which includes one publicly traded BDC (Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (NASDAQ: GBDC)) and five private BDCs (Golub Capital BDC 3, Inc. (“GBDC 3”), Golub Capital BDC 4, Inc. (“GBDC 4”), Golub Capital Direct Lending Corporation (“GDLC”) Golub Capital Direct Lending Unlevered Corporation (“GDLCU”) and Golub Capital Private Credit Fund (“GCRED”). The team provides accounting and SEC reporting for the BDCs and their subsidiaries pursuant to the governing operating and investment management agreements and in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. BDC 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 within the group include monthly closes and ongoing maintenance of each BDC’s general ledger; preparation of monthly internal management reports, preparation of quarterly financial statements on Form 10Q or 10K, production of quarterly investor reporting; support of annual external audits; forecasting fund performance; set up and ongoing maintenance of investor capital accounts for Golub Capital BDC 3, Inc. and Golub Capital Direct Lending Corporation, coordinating I.T. system implementations and focusing on process automation. The BDC Fund Accounting Department interacts extensively with Golub Capital’s Operations, Treasury, Tax, Investor Relations, Business Development, Compliance, Technology Solutions and Valuation Teams.
Position Responsibilities
This person will focus on providing management and oversight for the accounting and financial reporting associated with GCRED and the BDC Fund Accounting Department’s Financial Reporting Team.
Primary duties and responsibilities include:
− Supervise and lead a team of up to three direct reports
− Collaborate with other senior leaders on the BDC Fund Accounting Team to oversee the preparation and review of all financial and SEC reporting for GCRED:
- Quarterly and Annual reports on Form 10-Q / K and handle the internal and external review for these documents
- Periodic 8Ks for debt facility amendments, share issuances, NAV per share / share offering price and earnings conference calls
- Form 4s for beneficial ownership changes associated with share issuances and dispositions
- Prospectus and shelf registration filings associated with debt and equity offerings
- Oversee the coordination of annual audit and quarterly review activities of external auditors
− Collaborate with other senior leaders on the BDC Fund Accounting Team to oversee the accounting and financial reporting for GCRED:
- Month end close process which includes the reconciliation of the portfolio level investment ledger to the general ledger
- Lead the calculation and booking of fund level expenses including management fees, incentive fees and accruals in accordance with GAAP and applicable Investment Advisory Agreements
- Review / prepare the Schedule of Investments and supporting schedules to provide specific portfolio company data used in footnotes, MD&A and investor marketing materials
- Ensure the BDCs maintain their RIC status for tax purposes throughout the year and at quarter-ends
- Review quarterly forecasts for senior management to provide preview of BDC performance before the month-end reconciliation process is completed
− Partner with the CFO of the BDCs to coordinate the preparation and review of:
- Liquidity forecasts to ensure GCRED has sufficient capital and liquidity
- Quarterly materials for the BDC boards and senior management
− Ensure the execution of monthly and quarterly controls to align with SOX 404 and in accordance with the BDCs control matrix
− Monitor and ensure timely identification and compliance with evolving accounting guidance, provide US GAAP interpretation and prepare technical memorandums that document issues in a clear, logical and comprehensive manner
− Build and develop relationships with key internal (Private Wealth Americas (“PWA”) Group, Investor Communications and Marketing) and external stakeholders (SS&C, our third-party transfer agent) to support investor relations
− Work closely with other Golub Capital shared services functions (e.g., Treasury, Operations, Tax and Portfolio Monitoring) as it relates to the ongoing operational and reporting needs of GCRED
− Drive operational efficiencies and strong controllership throughout all processes
Candidate Requirements
Qualifications & Experience:
− Bachelor’s degree required (Accounting or Finance preferred), advanced degree in Accounting or Finance is a plus
− CPA is strongly preferred
− At least 10 years of experience in financial services or a similar business is strongly desired (private equity / leveraged finance / hedge fund or similar)
− Public accounting is strongly desired and SEC experience is a plus
− High skill level in Excel required, proficiency in PowerPoint, Access, Workiva, Wall Street Office (“WSO”), Workday or other general ledger packages is a strong plus
− Proven experience in leading high performing teams
− Ability to maintain exceptional attention to detail while managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
− Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
− Ability to easily build relationships and work effectively with a variety of business partners
− Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, sharing of information and collaboration is essential for success
− Abide by our work-in-office policies then in effect
Critical Competencies for Success:
Our Gold Standards define key behaviors and competencies across four 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, 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 definethe knowledge, skills and abilities that are needed to successfully perform the functional or technical work of this role.
− 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.
− 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 other metrics to produce accurate work products and generate insights.
− Industry and 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 industry regulations and changes and recognizes their relevancy and implications.
− Investor Focus and Communications: Demonstrates an understanding of investor interests, deliverables, and communications.
− Communication and Documentation: Documents processes and procedures and communicates in area of specialty to 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.