The RoleThis is a full-time role based in Dallas, Texas. Sixth Street has an immediate opening for a bright, hard-working individual to join our team as a Fund Accounting lead to support several of our investment funds in Dallas, Texas. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to be an integral part of a growing team in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial work environment. This person will be involved in several facets of the funds' accounting, financial reporting, cash management, investor reporting, and fund performance/analysis deliverables.
Core Responsibilities- Manage all accounting responsibilities within the monthly, quarterly, annual closing cycles
- Assist in oversight of the Funds' Administrator
- Update and reconcile internal investment and accounting systems to the Funds' Administrator
- Manage investor reporting and requests including capital calls, distributions, and reporting
- Manage the fund audit process and research questions from auditors
- Assist with various compliance reports (e.g., credit facility, limited partnership agreement, etc.)
- Assist with quarterly valuation process
- Assist with fund expense reporting and analysis
- Develop and maintain efficient internal controls and business processes
- Identify and help solve for critical accounting and reporting issues
- Manage and perform special projects and analysis for firm leadership
What We Value- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong player/coach that is hands-on and wants to be an "in the details" team member
- Excellent understanding and application of accounting rules and industry accounting practices
- Detail-oriented, responsible, and proactive
- Deadline-oriented to meet time-sensitive regulatory and contractual requirements
- Adept at problem solving
- Self-motivated and willing to work in a team environment
- An eye for detail and ability to focus on multiple deliverables
Preferred- 10-13+ years accounting experience in a combination of public accounting (either audit or tax), fund admin, or another private equity or investment management firm
- Experience with alternative investments, private equity and partnership accounting, and fund administration are a plus.
- A. or B.S. in Accounting or a related field
- Strong accounting and excel skills; professional certification (CPA or equivalent) strongly preferred
- Experience with credit and structured products investments (Bank Debt, HY Bonds, CLOs)
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong understanding and application of accounting rules and industry accounting practices
- Detail-oriented, responsible and proactive
If you are not eligible for this role, please refer to our Careers Page for other opportunities.
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