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Golub Capital

Controller (or Assistant Controller)

Golub Capital, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Department Overview The BDC Fund Accounting Department is responsible for financial and investor reporting for Golub Capital’s Business Development Companies (BDCs). This includes one publicly traded BDC (Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (NASDAQ: GBDC)), three non-traded BDCs (GBDC 4, Inc.; Golub Capital Direct Lending Corporation (GDLC); Golub Capital Direct Lending Unlevered Corporation (GDLCU)) and a perpetually offered BDC, Golub Capital Private Credit Fund (GCRED). The team provides accounting and SEC reporting for the BDCs and their subsidiaries in accordance with United States GAAP and fulfills reporting and analysis needs for Golub Capital’s management companies.

Position Information Chief Financial Officer of the BDCs

BDC Fund Accounting

Responsibilities

Supervising and leading a team of accountants, coaching for growth and development

Collaborating with senior leaders to oversee accounting and financial reporting for the Private BDCs

Month end close process, reconciling portfolio investment ledger to general ledger

Calculating and booking fund level expenses (management fees, incentive fees, accruals) in GAAP and Investment Advisory Agreements

Reviewing and preparing the Schedule of Investments and supporting schedules for portfolio company data used in footnotes, MD&A, investor marketing

Ensuring BDCs maintain RIC status for tax throughout the year and at quarter‑ends

Reviewing quarterly forecasts for senior management preview of BDC performance before month‑end reconciliation

Leading investor‑level capital operations, including periodic capital calls, dividend distributions, IRR reporting and foreign tax withholding compliance for shareholders

Collaborating with senior leaders to support preparation and review of all financial and SEC reporting for the Private BDCs

Quarterly and annual reports on Form 10-Q / K

Periodic 8Ks for share issuances and debt facility transactions

Annual audit and quarterly review activities of external auditors

Collaborating with senior leaders to support the preparation and review of:

Liquidity forecasts to ensure the Private BDCs have sufficient capital and liquidity

Quarterly materials for the BDC boards and senior management

Ensuring the execution of monthly and quarterly controls to align with SOX 404 and the BDCs control matrix

Monitoring and ensuring timely identification and compliance with evolving accounting guidance, providing US GAAP interpretation and preparing technical memorandums that document issues

Working closely with other Golub Capital shared services functions (Treasury, Operations, Tax, Portfolio Monitoring) on ongoing operational and reporting needs

Driving operational efficiencies and strong controllership throughout all processes

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree required (Accounting or Finance preferred), advanced degree in Accounting or Finance is a plus

At least 10 years of relevant experience required, specifically in financial services or a similar business (BDC, 40 Act mutual fund/ETF, private equity, leveraged finance, hedge fund, or Investment Company Act of 1940 compliant industry)

CPA strongly preferred

Public accounting strongly desired and SEC experience a plus

Proven progressive career advancement with increasing responsibility, leadership and impact

High skill level in Excel; proficiency in PowerPoint, Access, Workiva, Wall Street Office (WSO), Workday or other general ledger packages is a strong plus

Proven experience leading high‑performing teams

Exceptional attention to detail while managing multiple responsibilities in a fast‑paced environment

Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships and collaborate with diverse partners

Enthusiastic about working in-office and creating a Gold Standard hybrid work culture

Compensation & Benefits For Illinois only: The base salary range for this position will be $176,000 to $245,000 for Controller and $155,000 to $220,000 for Assistant Controller. Actual salaries may vary based on skills, experience and qualifications for the role. The total compensation package may also include other elements and discretionary awards beyond a full range of medical, financial and other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as vacation, sick time and parental leave). The Firm reserves the right to modify base salary at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer Golub Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Due to the highly regulated nature of Golub Capital’s business and because of the sensitivity of the information that all personnel have access to, Golub Capital performs extensive and thorough pre‑hire screens to ensure that its personnel act with expected levels of integrity, professionalism and personal responsibility.

Divisional Controller and Head of Finance Golub Capital performs extensive pre‑hire screens to ensure that its personnel act with expected levels of integrity, professionalism and personal responsibility.

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