Senior Manager Financial Reporting

Senior Manager of Financial Reporting

Our client in Chicago is seeking a Senior Manager of Financial Reporting to join the team. You will lead the accounting and financial reporting for one or more BDCs, ensuring timely and accurate execution of the month-end close, reporting, and analysis. This role involves hands-on leadership, team development, and cross-functional collaboration to drive operational excellence and process improvements.

Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Responsibilities

• Fund Accounting & Financial Reporting
• Lead all accounting and reporting activities for assigned BDCs, including oversight of month-end close processes and reconciliation of the investment portfolio ledger to the general ledger.
• Oversee calculation and booking of fund-level expenses such as management fees, incentive fees, and accruals, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and Investment Advisory Agreements.
• Review and analyze consolidated balance sheets, income statements, and monthly reporting packages, proactively identifying and addressing unusual trends or variances.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including 10-Qs, 10-Ks, and investor reporting materials.

• Investor & Capital Activity Management
• Lead and oversee capital calls, dividend distributions, IRR statements, and other investor-level activities for self-administered funds.
• Manage relationships with third-party transfer agents to handle shareholder activities, including new capital inflows, share redemptions, and issue resolution.

• Forecasting & Analysis
• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly performance forecasts to provide leadership with early insights ahead of the close.
• Analyze liquidity forecasts to support capital planning, enhance investor returns, and ensure compliance with BDC regulatory requirements.
• Review the Schedule of Investments and supporting schedules used for footnotes, MD&A sections, and investor presentations.

• Governance & Process Excellence
• Ensure execution of monthly and quarterly controls in accordance with the firm’s control matrix.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation of processes to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Lead and mentor junior team members, providing coaching and professional development.

• Strategic Initiatives & Collaboration
• Prepare board materials and presentations for senior management.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Treasury, Operations, Tax, and Investor Communications to support operational and reporting needs.
• Contribute to special projects such as rating agency forecasts, technology upgrades, proxy filings, and fund-level strategic initiatives.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Inferred from the description for this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)