Position Overview:

Essential Functions:

This hands-on, detail-oriented position will:

• Assist team with oversight of all semi-annual financial reporting and compliance with GAAP, SEC, and international rules (Luxemburg and US). Prepared with use of Workiva (cloud-based software).
• Understand trial balance activities including income, expenses (including management & incentive fees), shareholder redemptions, valuations, currency implications, tax accruals and dividend distributions
• Prepare monthly internal and external NAV reports
• Summarize data, review and provide oversight for Fact Card preparation
• Assist with preparation of quarterly commentary and Manager Discussion & Analysis
• Assist with preparation of board materials
• Assist in audit coordination, audit query resolution and preparation of financial statements
• Assist tax advisor with calculation of quarterly fund distributions
• Review, improve and execute policy and procedure updates for Fund Accounting team
• Oversight of Sarbanes Oxley process
• Ensure fund compliance with relevant regulatory bodies (i.e. IRS, SEC, CSSF, etc.) for 40 Act Funds and international Funds in Lux, Australia and Cayman
• Confirm compliance with investor side letters
• Perform risk management on regular basis, assessing current known information
• Manage Credit Facilities (asset coverage) compliance program
• Managing RIC tests
• Support jurisdictional tax and other regulatory reporting requirements
• Assist with conforming Prospectus and Offering Memorandum filings across US, Lux, Australia and Cayman
• Lead the performance measurement function for SPW funds
• Provide timely and regular performance analysis
• Assist with the design and implementation of performance dashboards to summarize current portfolio positioning and historical performance
• Ensure deliverable deadlines are monitored and achieved
• Assist with ad hoc special projects including fund launches, liquidations, data requests, etc.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Must possess a four-year college degree with a major in Accounting
• Two to six years of accounting or audit experience
• Previous experience with Investment Company Accounting and ASC 820 (FAS 157) preferred
• A strong understanding of SEC regulations, with a particular focus on the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (“40 Act”)

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Requirements:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel experience
• Ability to multi-task and manage priorities against key deadlines

Other Attributes:

• Must be able to work independently, but contribute in a team-oriented environment
• CPA preferred