Golub Capital BDC, Inc.
Senior Financial Accountant
Golub Capital BDC, Inc., Chicago, IL
Position Information
Hiring Manager:
Manager, Financial Reporting
Department:
BDC Fund Accounting
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 Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (NASDAQ: GBDC), Golub Capital Direct Lending Corporation, Golub Capital Direct Lending Unlevered Corporation, Golub Capital BDC 4, Inc. and Golub Capital Private Credit Fund. 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 10-Q or 10-K, production of quarterly investor reporting; support of annual external audits; forecasting fund performance; setup and ongoing maintenance of investor capital accounts for Golub Capital Direct Lending Corporation, Golub Capital Direct Lending Unlevered Corporation and Golub Capital BDC 4, Inc. and coordinating technical system implementations while 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
The Senior Financial Accountant is an important addition to the BDC Financial Reporting Team as it seeks to support a growing firm, build a world class, customer focused, finance team and drive operational excellence. The Senior Financial Accountant will have primary responsibility for reviewing and preparing all SEC related reporting for the public and private BDCs as well as internal reporting, financial reporting automation and process improvement for the department. The Senior Financial Accountant also may have the opportunity to transition to the BDC Fund Accounting Team which focuses on accounting for Golub Capital's public investment funds and vehicles in the future, depending on department needs.
Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
In the future, the Senior Financial Accountant may be provided the opportunity to transition from the BDC Financial Reporting Team to the BDC Fund Accounting Team to assist with accounting for the BDCs which would include, but is not limited to:
Candidate Requirements
Qualifications & Experience:
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.
The department-specific competencies define the knowledge, skills and abilities that are needed to successfully perform the functional or technical work of this role.
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.
Hiring Manager:
Manager, Financial Reporting
Department:
BDC Fund Accounting
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 Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (NASDAQ: GBDC), Golub Capital Direct Lending Corporation, Golub Capital Direct Lending Unlevered Corporation, Golub Capital BDC 4, Inc. and Golub Capital Private Credit Fund. 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 10-Q or 10-K, production of quarterly investor reporting; support of annual external audits; forecasting fund performance; setup and ongoing maintenance of investor capital accounts for Golub Capital Direct Lending Corporation, Golub Capital Direct Lending Unlevered Corporation and Golub Capital BDC 4, Inc. and coordinating technical system implementations while 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
The Senior Financial Accountant is an important addition to the BDC Financial Reporting Team as it seeks to support a growing firm, build a world class, customer focused, finance team and drive operational excellence. The Senior Financial Accountant will have primary responsibility for reviewing and preparing all SEC related reporting for the public and private BDCs as well as internal reporting, financial reporting automation and process improvement for the department. The Senior Financial Accountant also may have the opportunity to transition to the BDC Fund Accounting Team which focuses on accounting for Golub Capital's public investment funds and vehicles in the future, depending on department needs.
Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Preparing the quarterly and annual reports on Form 10-Q / K
- Preparing quarterly earnings release and other investor communications
- Preparing periodic 8Ks for debt facility amendments, new originations and earnings conference calls
- Monitoring and ensuring timely identification and compliance with evolving accounting guidance, providing US GAAP interpretation and preparing technical memorandums that document issues in a clear, logical and comprehensive manner
- Assisting in the coordination of annual audit and quarterly review activities of external auditors
- Working closely with other Golub Capital shared services functions as it relates to the ongoing operational and reporting needs of the BDC Fund Accounting Team
- Assisting the BDC Fund Accounting Team in driving operational efficiencies and strong controllership throughout all processes
In the future, the Senior Financial Accountant may be provided the opportunity to transition from the BDC Financial Reporting Team to the BDC Fund Accounting Team to assist with accounting for the BDCs which would include, but is not limited to:
- Maintaining the general ledger and working with the Operations Team to optimize automated entries as well as controlling and minimizing manual entries
- Preparing monthly and quarterly close packages which are reviewed and distributed to senior management
- Preparing quarterly and annual forecass
- Assisting the Investor Communications Team with preparing periodic capital calls, distributions and IRR statements
- Understanding the structure of the BDC including its subsidiaries and debt facilities
- Assisting with quarterly and annual debt compliance
- Completing SOX controls associated with month end close process and quarterly reporting
- Understanding private credit environment, trends and portfolio metrics
Candidate Requirements
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree required (Accounting or Finance degrees preferred)
- 3+ years of relevant experience, preferably in similar business or industry, public accounting and SEC reporting experience is strongly desired
- CPA strongly encouraged
- Advanced proficiency in Excel required, proficiency in PowerPoint, Workiva, Wall Street Office, Workday or other general ledger packages is a strong plus
- Comfortable working in a fluid environment under the direction of various managers depending on the task at hand
- Strong analytical skills and ability to operationalize complex agreements and account for investments, incentive fee arrangements, partner allocations
- Ability to learn and excel at day-to-day responsibilities and contribute to driving process improvement, standardization and automation
- Abide by our work-in-office policies then in effect
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.
- 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.
- 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.