About the job

The Senior Accountant will assist with finance, accounting and fund administration responsibilities related to FS Investments’ products, which include business development companies (BDC), and closed-end and open-end mutual funds.

The successful candidate is expected to:

• Prepare annual and quarterly fund regulatory filings for both publicly listed and non-listed BDCs. (Securities and Exchange Commission Forms 10-Q, 10-K, N-CSR).
• Liaise with portfolio management teams on investment structuring and product performance budgeting.
• Oversee third-party fund accounting agent and fund administrator.
• Perform expense budgeting and payment of fund expenses.
• Support engagements of service partners, including independent accountants, internal auditor and tax compliance provider.
• Complete special projects, including supporting financial planning and analysis, tax and policy teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration with accounting or finance major preferred.
• CPA preferred, although not required.
• 3+ years of industry experience with public accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), financial reporting, fund accounting and Investment Company Act of 1940 Act preferred.
• Experience with investment company accounting (mutual funds, business development companies (BDC), alternative investment products) preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft suite of products.